Development
St. Louis Developer Pursuing $55M Riverfront Apartment Plan
By Kevin Collison A mid-rise apartment project is being pursued for the downtown riverfront by Lux Living, the St. Louis developer that’s also doing big residential projects in the Crossroads and Midtown areas. Vic Alston of Lux Living said his firm is negotiating with Port KC to build an approximately 250-unit, seven- to eight-story project…
UMKC Proposing Student Housing, Retail by Planned Streetcar Terminus
(Editor’s note: CityScene is taking some time off for a vacation, this article originally appeared on June 30.) By Kevin Collison A new UMKC master plan that calls for developing housing for 500 students along with retail space at the terminus of the planned streetcar route has been approved by the University of Missouri Board…
North Kansas City Thinks Big with New Apartments, Streetcar Extension
By Kevin Collison Rising from the heart of North Kansas City, a nine-story apartment project is a prominent symbol of the big goals set by this small community just across the river from downtown, including the eventual extension of the streetcar. “We want to have a vibrant downtown that’s not just entertainment driven,” said Sara…
Ultra-Luxury Hotel Proposal by Kauffman Center Before Council
(UPDATED: Oct. 12. The full City Council rejected the Hotel Bravo! development proposal at its meeting Oct. 7 by an 11-1 vote. Councilwoman Katheryn Shields cast the lone vote to support the project, Councilwoman Heather Hall was absent.) (UPDATED: Sept. 29. The Council Neighborhood and Planning Committee sent the Hotel Bravo! proposal to the full…
Developer Plans ‘Village Square’ for Growing Crossroads Population
By Kevin Collison Developer Vince Bryant is converting the half-block on the east side of Walnut from 19th to 20th streets into what he calls the ‘Village Square’ for the growing Crossroads residential population. “This area is surrounded by new residences, REVERB, Artistry (KC) and City Club Apartments,” Bryant said. “This is in the center…