Downtown Olathe wants to turn empty doors into restaurants and retail stores [Video]

OLATHE, Kan. — Many of the doors lining the streets of Downtown Olathe lead to law offices, while others lead to empty storefronts.

As the city works on its Elevate Olathe comprehensive plan, a consulting firm will work on bringing downtown back to life.

I talked to a local business owner who told me that is something he’s been waiting to see happen for a long time.

When Douglas Frick was deciding where to bring his business, Park Street Pastry, he chose downtown Olathe under the impression that it was coming to life.

That was six years ago. Now, the city wants to attract more retail and restaurants to the area. When Frick heard about these plans, he wasn’t surprised.

“The first thought that comes to my mind is, I encourage that, although I haven’t seen much action on that,” said Douglas Frick, Park Street Pastry Company Owner.

Olathe hired Alabama-based consulting firm Retail Strategies to help form the future downtown.

I talked …