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A pedestrian and bicycle bridge planned to run parallel to the KC Streetcar extension on Grand Viaduct is expected now to be completed in 2025.

KC Streetcar Extension on the Riverfront Gains Momentum

Port KC’s development committee has endorsed creating a special taxing district to help fund a KC Streetcar extension to Berkley Riverfront Park.

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The Cocina47 development at 47th and Pennsylvania has been revised to its original three-story design.

Cocina47 Restaurant Development Back in Play at Plaza

The Cocina47 development has returned to a three-story plan, shedding six additional levels of condos that had sparked controversy on the Country Club Plaza.

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A view of the downtown skyline from the property assembled by interests of the Merriman family in North Kansas City.

North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark

North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.

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A major development being pursued on Broadway across from the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower (right) in its first phase and a second tower later.

Developers Pursue Skyscraper Next to Kauffman Center

A major project being pursued on Broadway next to the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower and a second tower later.

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Kansas City Southern headquarters with a city-owned parking lot in the foreground.

KC Southern Expansion, Apartments in the Works Downtown

Plans for apartments and an expanded headquarters for the former Kansas City Southern hinge, in part, on reconstruction of Barney Allis Plaza.

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