My 5 | Bonjwing Lee
My 5 is a series wherein Flatland asks someone to show us five items from their life that help them do their job or tell their story. It’s a chance to learn more about the people in our community by getting a peek at what’s in their drawers, kitchens, briefcases, or desks. In the latest…
520 Penn
520 W. Pennway | 50,000 square foot building renovation for company headquarters for Centric Projects, Superior Bowen and Inspired Homes | Cost: $8.5 million | Architect: KEM Studios | Opened August 2018
New Crossroads Office Project to House Three Firms, Employ 150
By Kevin Collison Construction on the latest Crossroads Arts District office project is underway, an $8.5 million renovation of the former McQueeny-Lock building that will house three firms. The project, called 520 Penn, will accommodate the headquarters of Centric Projects, Superior Bowen and Inspired Homes, for a total of about 150 employees. Plans call for…
Order Up | Torn Label’s Monk & Honey and M&M Bakery’s Snickerdoodle
Order Up is a regular series that takes a layered look at drinks and eats across Kansas City. Click here to check out the other eats and drinks in the series. Got a dish you think we should feature? Drop us a note below or on Twitter @FlatlandKC.
Tap List | Casual Animal Brewing Nears End of Construction
Kyle Gray anticipates opening Casual Animal Brewing (1725 McGee St.) in early February 2018 if construction and final approvals proceed without a hitch. Located next door to The Brick, the 2,500 square-foot brewery and taproom is housed in a former tobacco warehouse space. More recently, the building was used as a storage space for an automobile…
River Market Men’s Clothing Shop Expands to Offer Fashion Denim
By Kevin Collison Houndstooth, a quality men’s clothing shop that opened in the River Market in mid-2014, has a new wrinkle, a high-end jean shop called Denim Hound. The 800 square-foot expansion is located in the basement of the clothing shop at 507 Walnut St. and opened in November. “I wanted to bring high-quality denim…
What Are the Open Belief Centers in KC?
By Humera Lodhi Sharon Divine found faith as an adult. Or rather, she lost religion and then found faith. Divine grew up as a Christian attending Methodist, Lutheran, and Unity churches at various points in her life. The older Divine got, however, the less traditional religion seemed make sense to her. “There‘s nothing wrong with…
Traders on Grand
1125 Grand Ave | 201 apartments | Cost: $65 million | Completion Fall 2018
Corrigan Station
1828 Walnut St. | 10-story renovation for multi-tenant offices | Cost: $41 million | Opened December 2016
Corrigan Station Addition Breaking Ground Next Month with Academy Bank as Anchor
Work on an $11 million addition to the Corrigan Station development is scheduled to begin next month now that a major tenant has been lined up. Academy Bank will be the anchor tenant for the three-story building going up on a former parking lot west of the original Corrigan Station building at 1828 Walnut St….
Hello Atelier | Delicate Phrasing
Artist Grace Chin’s work is a contrast of the fragile and the forceful. She creates delicate paper floral wreaths that frame strong political slogans. The results are cheerful reminders of positivity in an often turbulent political atmosphere. Listen in as we talk about Grace’s political heritage, her love of Sister Corita Kent, and why she…
“E” Is For Exercise
A decade ago, Kansas City Public Television aired a 10-part series, Generation XL, which examined “the obstacles and challenges facing schools in their battle against sedentary lifestyles and bad eating habits among children.” Through Take Note, we are checking in with some of the local foot soldiers in this ongoing battle of the bulge. The…
City Warns of Looming Affordable Housing Crunch Downtown
By Kevin Collison If you think it’s tough to find an affordable apartment in downtown Kansas City these days, just wait five years. City officials project there will be 41 percent fewer affordable apartments downtown, dropping from the current 2,759 units to 1,140 units, as affordable housing tax credits expire on projects developed before 2008….
Downtown Lawrence Restaurant Week & Other Weekend Possibilities
Go exploring in Lawrence, Kansas, this weekend as the fourth annual Downtown Lawrence Restaurant Week kicks off Friday and runs through next Saturday. More than 30 restaurants are offering lunch and dinner specials. Ramen Bowls (918 Massachusetts St.) has a jalapeno-infused sake, Mr. Bacon (624 N. Second St.) has a coffee-rubbed smoked beef rib (pro tip: Mr. Bacon…
Privatizing Westport Sidewalks Is About Protecting Lives
As a frequent patron of Westport, I understand when business owners want to take action to make it a safer place. Westport is a center of what is Kansas City’s vibrant nightlife. Its reputation has taken a hit this year due to violent people committing criminal acts using firearms. Primarily, these acts have taken place…