Development
Passion Project: 2000 Vine Street’s ‘Cultural Inheritance’
The revitalization of the two oldest public works buildings in Kansas City, abandoned since 1978, is nearly complete, according to the leaders of the 2000 Vine Street project.
KC Streetcar Extension Reshapes Midtown Real Estate Market
The KC Streetcar extension along Main Street isn’t just about moving people – it’s about creating a new framework for development in Midtown.
Ambitious West Bottoms Plan Sparks Gentrification Debate
SomeraRoad’s ambitious proposal to transform a sleepy section of the West Bottoms into a “dynamic” mixed-use district has strong support from City Hall and awakened worries of some longtime denizens.
Blue KC Buys 5-Acre Lot From Union Station, ‘Flexibility’ for HQ Decision
Blue KC has purchased a five-acre parking lot owned by Union Station adjoining its offices on Main Street, a move that will allow the health insurance firm more flexibility as it anticipates the future of its headquarters.
Commission Backs Historic Landmark Protection for Buildings at 31st and Main
The Historic Preservation Commission supports local landmark designation for several buildings at 31st and Main streets that would otherwise face imminent demolition.