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Nick’s Picks | Back to School, Election Recounts and 816 Day
Nick Haines picks back to school, potential election recounts and 816 Day as leading news items in Kansas City this week.
Renderings Released of Freight House Village Plan, Spring Start Anticipated
By Kevin Collison Lux Living has released preliminary renderings of its proposed Freight House Village residential and retail development at 20th and Walnut and hopes for a spring start on the 250-unit project. Victor Alston of St. Louis-based Lux Living said he’s been holding neighborhood meetings in recent weeks and incorporated some of the suggestions…
How to Find Climate Friendly Fashion in KC
Fast fashion companies have changed the clothing industry. Here are climate-friendly alternatives in KC.
City Manager Optimistic FAA Will Lift River Market Height Restrictions
By Kevin Collison A cloud that’s overshadowed development in the River Market is expected to be lifted next week when city leaders meet with federal aviation officials about height limits that have been hindering projects there. City Manager Brian Platt is optimistic that what he describes as a high-level meeting with officials from the Federal…
Mac Opens First Building at 340-Unit Project at Troost and Armour
By Kevin Collison The Westover, the first of what will be a four-building, 340-unit development at each corner of Armour and Troost, opened last month at 1108 Armour and its leasing “velocity” has its developer revved up. “We’re seeing strong demand for a good, new construction project,” said Peter Cassel, director of community development for…