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While no architectural rendering of the proposed Lux Living riverfront project is available, the developer said its design and materials will be similar to the Crossroads project its building at 19th and Broadway.

St. Louis Developer Pursuing $55 Million Riverfront Apartment Plan

A mid-rise apartment project is being pursued for the downtown riverfront by Lux Living, the St. Louis developer that’s also doing big residential projects in the Crossroads and Midtown areas.

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Lux Living is planning this 228-unit apartment building at the corner of 19th and Broadway in the Crossroads.

St. Louis Developer Pursuing $55M Riverfront Apartment Plan

By Kevin Collison A mid-rise apartment project is being pursued for the downtown riverfront by Lux Living, the St. Louis developer that’s also doing big residential projects in the Crossroads and Midtown areas. Vic Alston of Lux Living said his firm is negotiating with Port KC to build an approximately 250-unit, seven- to eight-story project…

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Robert Cox's stepson, Tristn Jevon, passed away in February from an accidental fentanyl overdose.

Mind, Body and Crime in the Country

Drug addiction and untreated mental health issues are leading contributors to higher violent crime rates in rural America.

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Amazon Planning First Metro Retail Store at Country Club Plaza

By Kevin Collison The first Amazon retail outlet in Metro Kansas City is in the works for the Country Club Plaza, according to a permit application filed with the city last week. The online retail giant is planning to locate its store in the corner space formerly occupied by the Tesla car dealership at 450…

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Amazon 4-Star stores offer a "highly curated" selection of products from the most popular categories, including consumer electronics, toys, games, books, kitchen ware and home goods.

Amazon Making Plans for Country Club Plaza Store

The first Amazon retail outlet in the Kansas City area is in the works for the Country Club Plaza.

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