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
Pirate’s Bone Dropping Anchor at New Midtown Location
By Kevin Collison Pirate’s Bone Burger is opening a second location in Midtown this week, attracted by the planned streetcar extension and the opportunity to focus on serving takeout should Covid disrupt the restaurant industry again. “It’s been in the works for awhile,” said co-owner Zaid Consuegra. “Covid pushed us to find a non-serving environment…
New Visit KC Visitor Center Embraces Travelers
By Kevin Collison Stacey Smith, the manager of the new Visit KC welcome center at 1241 Main, embraces people wanting to know what there is to do in Kansas City–literally. The advocate of all things KC welcomes you with a hug and makes you feel like she’s hosting you in her living room, which is…
The KC Star Relocating Offices to Crown Center
By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Star is leasing 8,500 square-feet for its new offices in the 2405 Grand building at Crown Center, a steep decline from its peak when the paper owned 659,000 square feet of downtown real estate. The relocation to about a half floor in an upper level of the office tower…
Pennway Point Proposal Would Add Ferris Wheel to Downtown
By Kevin Collison An entertainment district at the south end of the Broadway viaduct that would include a 170-foot Ferris wheel, neon sign museum and food is the latest downtown proposal from developer Vince Bryant. The “Pennway Point” proposal is in the early stage of planning and would include the renovation of the former Carter…
Pennway Point Proposal Would Add Ferris Wheel to Downtown
An entertainment district at the south end of the Broadway viaduct that would include a 170-foot Ferris wheel, neon sign museum and food is the latest downtown proposal from developer Vince Bryant.
Samuel Rodgers Planning $15M Pediatric Wing at Health Campus
By Kevin Collison Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center is planning to build a four-story pediatrics wing at Seventh and Euclid, the latest project in the works for its campus near downtown. The health center’s plan for a what’s described as a two-level, 32,000 square-foot medical office building atop a 382-space, two-level garage is scheduled to…
Puttery, ‘Uniquely Themed’ Miniature Golf, Rolling into Plaza
By Kevin Collison Puttery, an “immersive” entertainment concept that adds cocktails, technology and food to the classic miniature golf game is coming to the Country Club Plaza, a much-needed addition to the Plaza lineup, according to its developer. The Dallas-based chain will occupy 23,600 square feet in the Jack Henry building at 4641 Jefferson being…
Plaza Development Conflict Erupts, 1940s Church Likely Casualty
By Kevin Collison The Country Club Plaza is at a development flash point again over the likely demolition of an attractive, but unprotected, old church and a developer’s plan to replace it with a three-level restaurant project. Drake Development intends to raze the Seventh Church of Christ, Scientists at 47th and Pennsylvania and build a…
Plaza Development Controversy Erupts, 1940s Church Likely Casualty
The Country Club Plaza is a development flash point again with the likely demolition of an attractive, but unprotected, old church and a developer's plan to replace it with a three-level restaurant project.
Boutique Hotel, Condos Planned for ‘Skinny’ Lot in River Market
By Kevin Collison A developer is planning to nestle a five-story boutique hotel and condo building amidst the “prettiest block” of 19th Century buildings in Kansas City. Attorney Gino Serra and partners Mike Heitmann and Scott Hallier are planning the project for a narrow, vacant tract at 413 Delaware. Serra said the “skinny” lot had…