The KC Commons offers Kansas City area’s newest coworking spot

Overland Park, Kan. is home to a brand-new coworking space. The KC Commons, which occupies the old Ford dealership building, was renovated in 2001 after a fire. Andrew Stanley, who manages the space, hopes it can now be a productive place for Johnson County residents. KC Commons had its grand opening party over the weekend,…

Tina Peterson talks with Andrew Stanley in the atrium of KC Commons, located at 7932 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park, Kan.

Overland Park, Kan. is home to a brand-new coworking space. The KC Commons, which occupies the old Ford dealership building, was renovated in 2001 after a fire. Andrew Stanley, who manages the space, hopes it can now be a productive place for Johnson County residents.

KC Commons had its grand opening party over the weekend, and I took the opportunity to look around. If you are interested in seeing the facility or renting a desk, there are still some openings available.

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A brick denoting the historic nature of the building greets all visitors to KC Commons. 

A front conference room, adorned with holiday decorations, looks out onto the street.

A room for daily drop-ins is located on the ground floor (left). Upstairs, there’s a conference room.


The facility includes desks for use by daily drop-in coworkers.


KC Commons offers plans that include access to a dedicated workspace (left) or a private office space (right).

The unique space has an upstairs level and includes mailboxes for full-time desk customers.


The open upstairs area features a variety of workspaces.


A loft houses additional workspaaces.


Cara LaForge (left) and Andrew Stanley discuss the options for desks and offices.

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