Housing
Homeless in Johnson County
With cold weather setting in, and winter fast approaching, advocates for Johnson County’s homeless population are scrambling to provide overnight shelter.
Retiring City Manager Troy Schulte Reflects on Downtown’s Revival and Future
(Editor’s note: City Manager Troy Schulte announced this week he plans to retire in February after serving 10 years in the job. He was given an opportunity to speak to the Downtown Council’s 3rd Annual Office Summit Wednesday. Schulte reflected on what’s been accomplished downtown during his tenure and what he’d like to see moving…
Port KC Steams Ahead on Riverfront Projects, Charts New Boundaries
By Kevin Collison Reviving the riverfront and retreating from providing incentives in what was described as the “central business corridor” were major topics at the Port KC meeting Monday. The board approved supporting a $15 million affordable apartment project planned near Berkley Riverfront Park. The Bridgeside Lofts project planned by Prairie Fire Development is part…
Low-Income Housing Project to Serve Homeless, Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
By Kevin Collison A 50-unit apartment project that will set aside one-fourth of its units for homeless, young adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS is planned for 31st and Harrison streets, about a block west of a reviving stretch of Troost Avenue. The $8.5 million project, called Alhaven, is being developed to serve low-income residents by SAVE,…
One More Cup Closure Leaves Patrons Homeless Away From Home
One More Cup sold its last cup Sept. 1. Here’s where its absence leaves patrons.