News & Issues
I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula
Erica Manfred, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, hired a death doula to help her navigate the complexities of dying.
Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published July 26, 2022) By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said…
Local Voters Ponder New Taxes on Marijuana Sales
Voters in Kansas City and many other communities across Missouri will consider new local marijuana sales taxes on the April 4 ballot.
Incentives Approved for Crossroads Apartment Plan; Affordability Debate Continues
By Kevin Collison A 12-story apartment project planned for the Crossroads dropped 11 affordable units from its original plan after being turned down on its $3 million incentive request from the Kansas City Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The 112-unit project proposed by Copaken Brooks for 1818-22 Main was approved for an 18-year property tax abatement…
Incentives Approved for Crossroads Apartment Plan; Affordability Debate Continues
A developer has reduced the number of affordable housing units in a Crossroads project after being rejected by Kansas City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.