Civic Affairs
El Dorado Honored as Top Small Architectural Firm in Midwest
By Kevin Collison A Crossroads architectural firm named after the fabled city of gold has struck professional mother lode by being honored as the best small firm in the Midwest by The Architect’s Newspaper, a top industry publication. El Dorado, which survived its early years by taking on Crossroads renovation projects, was selected over firms from a…
Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side
By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said the opportunity to open a dog park arose after a…
Long-Term Economic Impact of KC Current Stadium Estimated at $1.24B
By Kevin Collison The planned KC Current women’s soccer stadium on the riverfront is anticipated to generate a $48.8 million annual economic impact to the city by 2025 and prompt construction of 500 more apartments, according to a consultant report. The study prepared by Victus Advisors, a national sports market research firm, was presented to…
KC Streetcar Extension Reshapes Midtown Real Estate Market
By Annie Jennemann Flatland The KC Streetcar extension along Main Street isn’t just about moving people – it’s about creating a new framework for development in Midtown. “We have certainly noticed a major increase in interest in developing in the area, which is totally to be expected,” said Kevin Klinkenberg, executive director of Midtown KC…
Protected Bike Lane First Step to Fulfill ‘Making Grand Grand’ Vision
By Kevin Collison The City Council has approved funding to plan a protected bike lane on Grand Boulevard between the South Loop and Crown Center, the first step toward implementing the “Making Grand Grand” vision hatched over a decade ago. The money for the Grand Boulevard bike lane through the Crossroads District is part of…