Kevin Collison
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Flatland contributor Kevin Collison is the founder of CityScene KC, an online source for downtown news and issues.
Stories by Kevin Collison
McCownGordon Occupies Striking New Digs on Lower Main Street
By Kevin Collison Move over Muse of Missouri, the corner of Ninth and Main finally has another attraction pleasing to the eye with the opening of the new McCownGordon headquarters, a $10.5 million do over of a bland 1970s office building. The approximately 300 McCownGordon employees completed their move into their new digs last month…
Westport Gets New Master Plan and Denver Biscuits, Too
By Kevin Collison The Westport District Master Plan was approved by the Kansas City Council Thursday and its sponsor plans to quickly add teeth to what’s now an advisory policy by enacting an overlay district that would restrict building heights along its core streets. Councilwoman Kathryn Shields, who’s district includes Westport, intends to introduce legislation…
Boulevardia Back to The Bottoms This Weekend
Boulevardia returns to the West Bottoms this Friday and Saturday, adding carnival rides, big name concert artists and of course, plenty of beer to the historic birthplace of Kansas City. This year’s festival will feature an expanded Silent Disco where dancers enjoy themselves with music piped into wireless headsets and a couple of new attractions,…
Mayoral Candidate Jolie Justus Discusses Her Downtown Vision
(Editor’s note. Both mayoral candidates were invited by CityScene KC to write about their vision for greater downtown. Election Day is Tuesday, June 18) By Kansas City Councilwoman Jolie Justus, candidate for Mayor of Kansas City I am campaigning on a Neighborhoods First Agenda, and I see our downtown as a neighborhood. Downtown Kansas City…
Corvino Opening Casual Outdoor Café Next Month
Corvino Supper Club and Tasting Room is opening a casual outdoor dining option called “Ravenous” in space reclaimed from an alley next to its location in Corrigan Station. In a recent newsletter, owner and chef Michael Corvino said the new place will be geared toward offering the neighborhood a daily lunch and dinner option featuring…
Neighborhood Deli and Liquor Store Opening This Summer in Crossroads
By Kevin Collison The East Crossroads will land another unique business in August when The Pairing Wine & Grocer, a combination wine bar, liquor store and specialty grocer, opens at 1615 Oak. Partners Mat “Slim” Adkins and Jeff Jones want their business to be a place where people can stop by, grab a six-pack or…
Menlo Moving HQ from Northland to East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Menlo, a growing tech services company that employs 50 people, has purchased the building housing DERMAdoctor at 1901 McGee and plans to relocate from its current suburban location next year. Brad Sandt, president and CEO, said the East Crossroads was chosen because of its appeal to his employees and the spirit of…
Downtown Bristol Seafood Launches Expanded Menu, New Look and Name
The Bristol, one of the Power & Light District’s original tenants, has expanded its food and beverage offerings, including introducing a prix fixe menu, and freshened its look. The revamped and renamed Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social debuted Thursday with a grand re-opening at 11 a.m., according to a press release. It’s located at 51…
Sweatheory Brings LA Healing Style to Crossroads
By Kevin Collison West Hollywood arrives in the Crossroads this month when Sweatheory brings its healing array of hot yoga, saunas and a shot bar that is just that, injections including “Liquid Zen” and “Power Up.” Brandon Presley is the owner of what will be the first Sweatheory to open outside the original in LA…
State Historic Tax Credit Program Threatened, Major Downtown Redevelopment Tool
GUEST COMMENTARY By Elizabeth Rosin In 1998, Missouri enacted a state historic tax credit (HTC) to help property owners rehabilitate historic buildings. The impact of that legislation is evident when you look around downtown Kansas City. Today’s vibrant city owes much to the HTC. Since 2001, historic tax credits secured over $2 billion of private…