The City of Olathe provides free Downtown Olathe parking in a parking garage between W. Park St. and W. Loula St., as well as surface lots throughout the downtown area.

A number of community events make their way through or are held in Downtown Olathe. Information on the host groups as well as the event details are available through the following links.

• Fourth Fridays
• Garmin Marathon
• Johnson County Old Settlers
• Sip & Shop

The City of Olathe is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the businesses and services provided in the Downtown area. Downtown offers something residents can’t find anywhere else in Olathe: historic architecture, a human-scaled street grid, and unique locally-owned businesses. Olathe’s Downtown Storefront Improvement Grant is a program designed to complement these strengths by encouraging and assisting commercial property owners to enhance the design and appearance of their storefront façades.

• Downtown Storefront Improvement Grant Requirements/Process
• Downtown Storefront Improvement Grant Online Application

The Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) is a state program which provides matching fund grants up to $90,000 to properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Register of Historic Kansas Places. HTF reimburses expenses for projects that preserve, restore and reuse historic properties, including professional fees and construction costs.

• Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) Grant
• Historic Tax Credits & Grant Funding

The City of Olathe is committed to the preservation, sustainability and enhancement of our neighborhoods. Olathe’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative takes a comprehensive approach to being a proactive advocate and recognizing the importance of investing in our city’s future.

• Neighborhood Registration
• Neighborhood Grant Application

The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) encourages reinvestment in the City's Original Town by providing tax rebate opportunities for both commercial and residential property improvements

The City is constantly looking at ways to help our downtown thrive, while still embracing the characteristics people love and appreciate most. As always, community involvement helps ensure our success. Olathe has seen a tremendous amount of input from thousands of stakeholders in the plans that are and will be shaping our downtown.

• D/Downtown; Zoning Districts (Unified Development Ordinance - Chapter 18.20 Section 210)
• Downtown Olathe Active Transportation Plan
• Envision Olathe Downtown Plan
• Historic Preservation Master Plan
• Library Master Plan
• Olathe 2040: Future Ready - Strategic Plan
• Streetscape Master Plan & Downtown Design Guidelines

Olathe is casting a vision for tomorrow, ensuring Downtown remains among Olathe’s most cherished places, now and in the future. A new vision for Downtown creates new opportunities to increase business startups, unite the district with its surrounding neighborhoods, create a unique shopping and business environment, and improve infrastructure all while working to preserve its historic character.

Downtown Olathe Library Project

Johnson County Courthouse Construction

Johnson County Square Project

Arrello Apartments Project

There are several ways to get involved in Downtown Olathe from participating in the Community Gardens to exploring the numerous areas of rotating art and sculptures. Get involved and sign up for Downtown updates using OlatheUpdate.

• Downtown Community Gardens
• Rotating Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibits
• Downtown Olathe Updates - OlatheUpdate

Recurring Meetings/Events

• Olathe Historic Preservation Board
  • Monthly - Third Thursday

Upcoming Meetings/Events