Housing
Unhoused and Unheard: Temporary Fixes Fall Short of Demands for Unhoused Community
The pandemic has exacerbated the homeless crisis in Kansas City, and advocates for the unhoused are pushing for more permanent solutions.
Maxus Pursuing $45M Apartment Project at Third and Oak
By Kevin Collison Maxus Properties has submitted a preliminary proposal to the city for what would be an 11-story, 234-unit apartment project at Third and Oak in the River Market. The firm, which also is redeveloping the former AT&T building at 500 E. Eighth St., anticipates the $45 million project would not begin construction until…
Bartle Hall Warming Shelter Seeks Volunteers, Donations
The city’s temporary overnight homeless shelter at Bartle Hall, which has hosted up to 400 people escaping the subzero cold this week, has established a web page to make it easier for those wanting to volunteer and/or make a donation. The Scott Eicke Warming Center, named after a homeless man who died from exposure at…
Troost Village Concept Would Transform Heart of Historic Commercial District
By Kevin Collison A $162 million redevelopment concept that would energize the historic commercial heart of Troost Avenue by adding apartments, retail, office and an amphitheater is being pursued by Midtown Development Partners. Tim Bowman, the partnership leader, envisions capitalizing on the art deco character of the historic buildings fronting the east side of Troost…
Troost Village Plan Would Transform Heart of Historic Commercial District
Troost Village plan would transform the heart of a historic commercial district.