New Development in Merriam, Kansas
156 development projects are moving through Merriam, Kansas's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (7), commercial (5), civic actions (3). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionMerriam projects (YTD 2026)
156
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Merriam development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 7 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 3 |
Merriam projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 154 | 58.8% |
| Recommended for approval | 105 | 40.1% |
| Approved | 3 | 1.1% |
Merriam development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Merriam, Kansas?
- Boardwalk has indexed 156 development projects in Merriam, Kansas year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Merriam projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Merriam in?
- Merriam is in Johnson County, Kansas.