Maize, Maple intersection poised for growth

BY BILL WILSONThe Wichita EagleA group of Wichita developers is targeting the intersection of Maple and Maize Road for growth, with four residential and retail projects set to open in the first half of this year.Three retail centers and 18 duplexes are being built in a high-traffic area that has swelled to about 40,000 cars a day, said Brad Saville of Landmark Commercial Real Estate, one of th… Read Article

Planning Pays Off

By Bill WilsonThe Wichita EagleThe recent rapid growth of Maize is rooted in a decision three decades ago to build the best school possible."Folks got together in the mid-1970s and decided if they built a great school, a great community would follow," said Bob Scott, owner of Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm."Now look at us. It has, hasn't it?"The 6,300-student Maize district is still committed to… Read Article

Saddle Ranch sets timetable to open

WateWalk's first restaurant will have built-in attractions that draw out the dining experience.By Bill WilsonThe Wichita EagleOfficials with the Los Angeles-based Saddle Ranch Chop House announced plans Tuesday to break ground in late spring or early summer on an 8,500-square-foot facility, the first destination restaurant in WaterWalk.Larry Pollack, Saddle Ranch president, said he hopes to be open a… Read Article

Seven-story WaterWalk Place to start taking shape

By Dan VoorhisThe Wichita EagleWaterWalk took a big step forward on Thursday as Key Construction quietly started work on the project's biggest building.The seven-story building, called WaterWalk Place, will house condominiums, a parking garage, offices and retail space. The building is set for completion in May 2008.It will run along Main Street between Waterman and Kellogg, to the east… Read Article