When others see complexity, Keith Copaken sees the pieces that need to fit together in order to make a place. Placemaking is where Keith excels. Whether it’s leasing, development, property management, project management or investment, Keith is active in the entire spectrum of real estate services.

Keith has achieved several notable career milestones, including leading the master development of Lenexa City Center, adding Nordstrom to Oak Park Mall, master planning and developing Lenexa City Center, structuring the joint venture and third-party debt for the Plaza Colonnade and a number of other landmark developments, master planning and developing Renaissance Park, and developing the former NCAA national headquarters building.

Additionally, Keith has been engaged as an owner representative/development consultant for Kiewit, Black & Veatch, AdventHealth and the Overland Park Farmer’s Market redevelopment.

Lenexa City Center, part of the Vision 2020 plan, is Lenexa’s ‘new downtown,’ consisting of a two million square foot mixed-use development featuring retail, civic, office, and residential spaces.

The Overland Park Farmers Market project is a public-private development featuring a reimagined outdoor public market area, indoor market pavilion, site upgrades and a future private development component. His responsibilities involve collaborating with construction firms, architects, and city officials to ensure that the project aligns with its $34 million budget and meets community expectations.

Keith is integrally involved in Copaken Brooks’ six million square foot office and retail portfolio, as well as the firm’s governance and strategic direction. Over the years, he has worked with many retailers including Nordstrom, Target, Dillard’s, Walmart, and JCPenney.