Development

A conceptual rendering of a street scene in a part of the SomeraRoad plan for a six-block section of the West Bottoms.

City Agrees on Framework of $400M West Bottoms Redevelopment Plan

The City Council has approved plans for an estimated $400 million redevelopment plan in the West Bottoms that would ultimately add 1,250 apartments.

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Royals owner John Sherman answers a question during the Royals first hearing at a downtown ballpark at the Westport Plexpod.

Royals Declare ‘Our Conclusion is Clear’ on Downtown Ballpark

The Royals believe a new downtown ballpark would cost less than rebuilding Kauffman Stadium and bring much more economic benefit to the community.

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Rendering looking south along Main Street of Mac Properties' proposed 1 W. Armour project.

Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

The City Plan Commission has unanimously endorsed a 318-unit development plan being pursued by Mac Properties at Main and Armour in Kansas City.

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Concerned Civic Leaders Form Group to Support the Country Club Plaza

Kansas City civic leaders have formed a new nonprofit group to support the struggling Country Club Plaza, which will mark its centennial in 2023.

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A rendering of a potential downtown Royals ballpark.

Royals Envision $2B Downtown Ballpark District, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has plans to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan.

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