HAVEN

OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL

Ideally located on the four lane K-96 corridor approximately halfway between Hutchinson and Wichita, Haven is an ideal place to have a business, live, work and raise a family. With an excellent school system of grades K-12, families can enjoy the relaxed living in a small town while being close to metropolitan services, entertainment and health care. Located in the heart of farm country, Haven has significant agribusiness manufacturing with Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing, Stinger LTD and Haven Steel calling Haven their “business home”. Available land for industrial and commercial expansion is available. We encourage business developers to consider Haven as their next location and families to move to Haven and be a part of our community.

Cody Littlestar, Mayor

On the web at www.havenkansas.com or www.havencityhall.org.

For more specific information on Haven development opportunities, contact Allen Blake, City Administrator, telephone 620-465-3618 or on the internet at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HAVEN

The City of Haven is in a similar position to Mt. Hope, literally and figuratively. Its location towards the center of the corridor has both advantages and disadvantages for development. The distance of Haven from Wichita and Hutchinson make it less desirable for industrial development. However, that same distance is what protects the small town character and atmosphere that people value in Haven and the opportunity for residential development. Unified School District 312 is located in Haven and provides education from kindergarten through high school. New residential areas have been developed and are available for new homes with all utilities in place for the ten acres located in the northern section of the city.

The commercial and industrial in Haven in the next few years is expected to be between 20,000 and 35,000 and 25,000 and 35,000 square feet of commercial and industrial development, respectively. Haven is currently home to four significant manufacturing companies and has proven to be a good location for industrial facilities. The development anticipated for Haven represents a small portion of the overall development anticipated for the corridor.

The future land use plan and map for Haven identified suitable lands for development of commercial and industrial uses adjacent to K-96. In both cases, there is existing development along the corridor. The commercial development is congregated around the K-96 and Haven-Buhler Road intersection. Land for industrial development is primarily located east and west of the city adjacent to K-96. Additional land is also available south of K-96 for industrial and commercial development. Although this land is currently in agricultural production, landowners have indicated their willingness to make this land available, if necessary. At the time of construction of the K-96 four lane highway, conduits for the extension of utilities to the south of the highway were installed. The land that is delineated for future commercial and industrial land and is sufficient to accommodate the expected growth.

Rail service is available in Haven and land with access to rail for industrial purposes is available in several locations adjacent to the city. Water and sewer already serve the industrial property at the southwest end of town. Extension of the utilities to serve existing development south of the railroad tracks has been made.

In addition to development in Haven, the unincorporated area of Yoder to the west can expect additional development. The history and heritage that are present in Yoder draws tourists to the corridor and area. In response to travel and tourism within the corridor, specifically to Yoder, it is anticipated that an additional 20,000 square feet of commercial development is possible. Located within one mile of Yoder, the Hutchinson Air Base Industrial Tract offers excellent opportunity for an industrial park development.

As mentioned previously, Haven has excellent access to rail on land available in the city and adjacent to the city. The city also has extended conduit across K-96 to the south to allow the use of land on the south side of K-96 for future development. Although residential areas are not shown, a new 10 acre addition on the north side of the city has been opened and has ten new residences within the past few years. An area along K-96 is becoming available for development of retail and service industry busines

          REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER HAVEN

          LOCATION

Ideally located on the four lane highway just minutes from both Hutchinson and Wichita, Haven provides its citizens (1,200) and businesses immediate access to an excellent transportation system. It has rail service which traverses through the city which is adjacent to several development areas. It also recently completed a street improvement program which is providing the community quality infrastructure for the community.

          QUALITY OF LIFE

Education: Haven is fortunate to have an excellent educational system in the city offering kindergarten through high school with an enrollment of approximately 300 students which places it as a 4A class school in the state. With Hutchinson and Wichita as close by “neighbors” post secondary education is available at the Hutchinson Community College and three four year universities in Wichita.

There are five churches in Haven serving the community with a variety of denominations. The St. Paul Lutheran church recently completed an extensive addition to their facility which is serving as an excellent location for community meetings as well as a fellowship hall for its congregation.

The community also has an excellent Senior Center and Community Center, both of which are used extensively for meetings, events and a variety of other uses. A new senior health care facility was recently completed and is now operational.

Emergency Medical Services with 24 hour ambulance support is available and a new fire station was completed in 2008.

With two parks serving the tree lined community, Haven offers a full range of recreational activities with an emphasis on youth. Its excellent softball facilities are used for numerous regional events during the year. In addition, Haven hosts an annual Fall Festival which attracts approximately 5,000 people on the second Saturday of October.

Service organizations and groups such as PRIDE Committee, Chamber of Commerce and others serve a variety interests and provide the community with excellent programs

          INCENTIVES AND ATMOSPHERE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT

Realizing the need to provide programs for attracting new residential, business and industrial development, the city has established a Neighborhood Revitalization program that provides tax rebates to new construction and renovation projects on existing structures. These tax rebates, under certain circumstances, result in rebates for up to as many as 10 years.

The city, in an effort to continue to provide the infrastructure for future growth, has undertaken a study to identify alternatives for providing quality water for its citizens and businesses. They manage their own electrical service with purchasing power from an outside source and provide it to the citizens and businesses at the best possible rate.

          OUR CURRENT BUSINESSES

For a community its size, Haven is fortunate to have a substantial amount of manufacturing companies in the community. These include Haven Steel Products, Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing, Restonic Sleep Products, Stinger LTD and Color By Design Formulation. In addition, the downtown of Haven offers a full range of consumer services including financial institutions, grocery store, library, two automobile dealers, hardware store and Mid Kansas Coop, one of the areas largest farm cooperatives.

          BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

     Haven has identified the following as priority needs of the community

      1.  A restaurant which would provide a full menu

      2.  Teen/youth center

      3.  Laundry facility

      4.  Full service nursing facility for seniors

      5.  Development of additional small manufacturing facilities

      6.  Additional affordable housing

           AVAILABLE LAND AND BUILDIINGS

Haven has land available in and near the city for business and industrial development ranging in size from 4 acres to 80 acres, all served by rail. Residential housing areas are platted and shovel ready for building. A complete listing of land, building and sites will be coming soon to the site.

          WHO TO CONTACT

On the web at www.havenkansas.com or www.havencityhall.org

For more specific information on Haven development opportunities, contact Allen Blake, City Administrator, telephone 620-465-3618 or on the internet at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it