Starbucks “recycled” store coming to Kansas City Metro

Artist rendition of proposed "recycled" Starbucks in Overland Park, Kansas
Artist rendition of proposed “recycled” Starbucks in Overland Park, Kansas

Kansas City suburb, Overland Park, Kansas, will soon be home to a new Starbucks — but this one is different. It will be the first store in the area built entirely from reused shipping containers. The City of Overland Park initially rejected the plans, but after easing concerns of the planning staff and city council about the store’s appearance it has now been approved. This will be the company’s third store of its kind, similar stores exist in Seattle and Denver. The facility will be LEED-certified, which is a goal for all the company’s corporate-owned locations. Way to go Starbucks and Overland Park!

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  1. ashley Avatar
    ashley

    where in Overland are they building it,

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    1. The Green Scholar Avatar
      The Green Scholar

      Hi Ashley, the new Starbucks is set to open at 10201 W. 75th St. near West 75th Street and Switzer Road, no date yet.

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  2. Dorothy Macias Avatar
    Dorothy Macias

    Hi Tony, thanks for the info. Sounds like a Great Plan!!

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    1. The Green Scholar Avatar
      The Green Scholar

      Hi Dorothy thanks for checking out the blog!

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  3. psichomofo Avatar
    psichomofo

    Ohhhh Tony, what is going on in kansas

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    1. The Green Scholar Avatar
      The Green Scholar

      You like?

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      1. psichomofo Avatar
        psichomofo

        Very much, the techie in me has been paying attention

      2. The Green Scholar Avatar
        The Green Scholar

        I hope to see more of these. There’s a lady trying to build a hotel in Detroit out of containers.

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