Development
New Hyatt House Adding ‘Sexy Pizza’ to Downtown Skyline
By Kevin Collison Construction is expected to begin within a couple weeks on a 13-story Hyatt House hotel at Ninth and Broadway that plans to introduce ‘Sexy Pizza’ to the downtown skyline. “It’s the food that’s sexy,” developer Scott Pedersen explained. “It’s a great concept and a great fit for the hotel.” Pedersen said the…
Two, 10-Story Apartment Buildings Contemplated for Berkley Riverfront
Last month, a Port KC official told the agency’s development committee there were $226 million in projects in the works near Berkley Riverfront Park, but offered no details. That development picture became a bit more focused this week with the disclosure a local developer is contemplating two, 10-story buildings on one site, and a “boutique…
Hotel Bravo! Gets No Applause from TIF Commission
By Kevin Collison Hotel Bravo!, an ultra-luxury hotel proposed next door to the Kauffman Center, experienced a possibly fatal setback Thursday when the TIF Commission recommended the City Council reject the $63 million redevelopment plan. The 8-3 decision by the commission means the project backed by developers Whitney Kerr Sr. and Eric Holtze will require…
Waddell & Reed Coming Downtown, Two Sites Considered HQ Finalists
Editor’s note: The Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board endorsed the property tax abatement recommended for the Waddell & Reed development Wednesday, the recommendation will now go to the Kansas City Council for consideration. During a presentation, attorney David Frantze, who represents the firm, said the total project value is $140 million and 250,000 square feet of…
Mayor Stays Close to City Hall with TIF Commission Nominees
In his first important round of appointments, Mayor Quinton Lucas has stayed close to City Hall in nominating members for the city’s most high-profile economic development agency, the Kansas City Tax Increment Financing Commission. Three Kansas City Council members and one former member are among the six appointments the mayor is making to serve on…