In an article entitled “An Outdoor ice will be nice in Leawood,” the first and only ice rink in Johnson County makes its debut. The article discusses the inspiration behind The Ice, the sustainable elements, and activities to expect for the rest of the year.

From the article:

“Winter jingles and holiday decorations will envelope skates at the rink for the next two months. Benches will be plentiful, for excited observes and parents to relax. A couple of the nearby restaurants will sell gourmet hot chocolate and specialty coffees.”

“We wanted to create a unique outdoor amenity for people in the community,” said Jeffrey Alpert, co-developer of Park Place. “Ice skating turned out to be the answer. And it is nice because the rink is now the central point of Park Place.”

“The ice skating rink is not only ground-breaking for Johnson County, but it is part of national news as well. The rink will be one of the first in the United States to be environmentally friendly. Normally, ice on the rink is pained white – to hide the piping underneath. The Park Place ice skating rink is using an environmentally friendly coating, which will reflect heat.”

In The Kansas City Star’s Play section, Ingredient was listed in the favorites section of an article entitled “Tower of Pizza: Our restaurant critic chews through a mountain of pies to find the best in KC.” This cover story was written to celebrate National Pizza Month

From the article:

 “The Lawrence-based chain opened a second location this summer in the trendy new Park Place shopping mecca. Gourmet pizzas and all sorts of create-your-own-pies.

In the October 3 edition, a profile on the only mixed-use development community in Leawood ran that discussed new urbanism, tenants and the future of Park Place in an article entitled ‘Alperts latest project brings new urbanism to Leawood.’

From the article:

“Move over, Boardwalk, it is all about Park Place, at least in Leawood.Both developers were quoted several times throughout the article.

“There are people here at all times, day and night,” said Jeff Alpert, co-developer.

"The mayor has coined it Leawoods new downtown, and that is what we rally wanted it to be – a place where the community would gather either on an informal or formal basis through the year,” Melanie Mann, co-developer said. “We have often heard people say that it feels like they are in a different town. Not so much the architecture, but there is no place that feels like a community as much.”

FOX Morning Show gets some Pep from the Kansas City Brigade Arena Football team

Brigade Arena Football player, Chris Cook, and cheerleader, Ashley Worrell, went on FOX’s Morning Show to show hosts Laura Thornquist and Paul Herdner a thing or two about the basics of football and cheerleading. During the segment, Laura threw a pass to Paul with some coaching by Cook. Also, the hosts twirled their hair and learned the Brigade Cheerleader’s signature move in anticipation for the Brigade Mini Cheerleading and Football Camp that was held at Park Place on October 4. This is one segment that no one will forget… after all Paul did use the pom poms.

Gobug Baby & Kids and JDMC Group LLC announcement was featured in the Buzz section of the 435 South October issue.

From the article:

“Gobug offers clothing for newborns through size six, as well as strollers, diaper bags and other active gear to help families to get out and play together. (JDMA), a professional real estate development company, specializes in acquiring, developing, owning and managing commercial, retail and multi-family residential properties.”

 In its regular What is Happening Column, reporter Darren Mark discusses some of the recent tenant openings – Gobug Baby & Kids, Annbelles and Paciugo Gelato - at Park Place.

From the article:

 “Cheers to one of Jonson Countys newest shopping plazas, Park Place, the Main Street, USA-themed development north of Town Center. Its mission is standard issue for a concept like this: Intermingle retail, restaurants, office space and residences in a cute and cozy environment.”

“But here is where it gets weird. Unlike most similar concept developments, the retail and restaurants at Park Place are properties you are not going to find in the local mall. Some of them are even original to Kansas City!”

In the Entrepreneurs in Action section, Gobug Baby & Kids and JDMA Group, LLC, were featured for their move to Park Place.  

From the article:

“Gobug Baby & Kids, 11530 Ash St., features action-read apparel for newborns through size 6. Gobug also features strollers, diaper bags, and other smart gear that helps families get outside and play together.”

“JDMA Group LLC, is a real estate development company specializing in acquiring, developing, owning and managing commercial, retail and multi-family residential properties.”

In the Business Journal regular section about the best stories from kansascity.bizjournals.com was the announcement of Specialty Fertilizer Products moving its headquarters to Park Place. 

From the article:

“The company, also known as SFP, has headquarters in Belton. In December, it will move the headquarters 23 employees into 12,199 square feet in Park Place Aubrey Building, under construction at 116^th Street and Nall Avenue.”

“Melanie Acklin, a spokeswoman for the privately held company, said the company is entertaining many more clients, and the Park Place location will afford plentiful nearby hotels and restaurants to accommodate visitors.”

Envy brings hot new fall fashion trends to the Beauty in Flight fashion show that benefited the Rose Brooks Center. This center is dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic violence.

From the article:

“Envy Boutique was one of the 14 stores showing their wares on the runway. This silk patterned dress by Yoana Baraschi was shown with black opaque tights, a great way to take summer dresses into fall. Look for Envy at its new location at Park Place.”