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The planned $70 million National Women's Soccer League stadium on the riverfront.

Riverfront Soccer Stadium Planned, Includes ‘Massive’ Bar Overlooking Water

By Kevin Collison A $70 million, privately-funded women’s professional soccer stadium planned for the riverfront should spur more intensive residential development and quicken the pace of streetcar expansion. “I view this more as a gem you build the verticality around,” said Jon Stephens, Port KC president and CEO. “We’re still committed to millions of square feet…

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The planned $70 million National Women's Soccer League stadium on the riverfront will be privately financed.

Riverfront Soccer Stadium Planned, Big Step Up for Future Port KC Projects

A $70 million, privately funded women’s professional soccer stadium planned for the riverfront should spur future housing projects and quicken streetcar expansion.

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Building at 17th and Washington Slated to Become Foodie Destination

(Editor’s note: CityScene is taking some time off for a vacation, this article originally appeared on July 28.) By Kevin Collison The former Screenland property at 17th and Washington is about to become a foodie oasis, its parking lot replaced with a landscaped courtyard and stage, and the surrounding level hosting a restaurant, bar and…

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A TrueSon Exteriors truck and ladders sit outside a house renovation in Ashland.

‘What Do We Tell Our Customers?’: Labor Shortage, Material Delays Hamper Home Construction

Demand for housing has skyrocketed during the pandemic, but homebuilders and remodelers haven’t caught up because of labor shortages and long wait times for raw materials, tripling the timeline of some housing projects.

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Anton Washington, who leads the Houseless Task Force, helped folks get situated at an encampment on 11th Street and Harrison Ave.

curiousKC | A Homelessness Resources Guide

Here’s a brief housing and homelessness guide with information on seeking or giving help.

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