Housing
River Market West II Apartments Welcomes First Residents
By Kevin Collison The River Market West II Apartments project on Fourth Street is expected to be completed by early April, about 2 1/2 years after the 120-unit development was granted tax incentives by the city. Work on the clubhouse, garage and first phase of the apartments is done, and residents are scheduled to begin…
KC Art Institute Toasts New Era with Residence Hall Opening
By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Art Institute celebrated a remarkable six-year turn around Wednesday at the grand opening of its new Barbara Marshall Residence Hall, part of a $30 million construction boom at the venerable campus. The 223-bed residence hall, student center and dining hall replaces an obsolete dorm built in 1972 and symbolizes…
Big Apartment Project at Troost and Armour Gains Momentum
MAC Properties’ plan to revitalize the intersection of Troost and Armour with a 340-unit apartment project has been approved by the City Plan Commission.
MAC Plan to Revive Troost and Armour with 340-Unit Apartment Project Wins Support
(Updated Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously approved the Armour Corners project Thursday, the last step necessary before a construction start expected this June) By Kevin Collison MAC Properties big plan to revitalize the intersection of Troost and Armour with a 340-unit apartment development picked up strong backing from the City Plan Commission this week…
Putting a Human Face On The Housing Affordability Debate
Kansas City area community leaders are grappling with how to encourage housing affordability.