Development

Barney Allis Plaza and its underground garage opened in 1955 and is considered in poor condition by professionals and the public alike.

Barney Allis Rebuild Would Include Affordable Housing in City Manager Plan

Plans to revitalize the aging Barney Allis Plaza and its crumbling underground garage have taken another turn, this time due to a new proposal to add 300 units of affordable housing to the mix.

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The proposed Manor Square apartment building would be located along Pennsylvania Street.

Big Westport Mixed-Use Project Back, Would Include Apartments and Hotel

A big Westport apartment and hotel project pitched four years ago is back, with the City Plan Commission quietly approving a master plan development agreement Tuesday for what’s called Westport Terrace at Manor Square.

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Burlington Road is the route recommended in a 2014 study that would bring the streetcar into the heart of North Kansas City.

Streetcar Authority Looks to Extend Line Over Missouri River to North Kansas City

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is exploring plans to extend the streetcar route across the Missouri River into North Kansas City.

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This home on 3329 Spruce Ave. has been on Kansas City's dangerous buildings list since February 2021. The owner of the property is located in Kansas.

‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’: Absentee Owners Allow Properties to Become Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City

About 21% of dangerous buildings in Kansas City have owners who live outside of Missouri.

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Mac Properties plans to completely renovate the US Bank building at Main Street and Armour Boulevard as part of a much larger streetcar-oriented project.

Mac Properties Proposes Multi-Tower Residential Project at Streetcar Stop

Most of the city block southwest of Main Street and Armour Boulevard would be transformed into a major streetcar-oriented residential project that would include several eight- to 10-story apartment buildings developed by Mac Properties.

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