CityScene
Shirley Helzberg Pursues New Plan for Film Row in the Crossroads
Philanthropist and developer Shirley Helzberg’s plans to renovate two historic Film Row buildings into office space and create a “leafy oasis” on what’s now a parking lot at 18th Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Big Plan to Cover Downtown’s South Loop Taking Shape
Port KC is leading efforts to build the proposed South Loop Link, an ambitious $160 million plan to cover four blocks of the downtown freeway loop with a park.
Iconic Katz Drug Store Sign Finds New Life
The Katz Drug Store sign, an iconic Kansas City streetscape fixture with its happy cat sporting a bow tie, has a new home at the LUMI neon sign museum.
Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower
Kansas City’s plan for rebuilding a crumbling Barney Allis Plaza now includes a privately developed 10-story apartment building that would offer some affordable housing.
Union Station Named Among ‘Most Beautiful Train Stations’ in the World
Kansas City’s Union Station has been named one of the 37 most beautiful train stations in the world by Architectural Digest.