Downtown

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

KC Southern Expansion, Apartments in the Works Downtown

By Kevin Collison | April 13, 2023

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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Rendering of a park above the South Loop with the downtown skyline in the background.

Kansas Citians Share Hopes for South Loop Link

By Kevin Collison | April 11, 2023

More than 1,650 people have shared their wishes for the proposed $200 million South Loop Link over the freeway in downtown Kansas City.

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John Moncke, president of the Power & Light District, speaks at the Three Light topping-off event, City Manager Brian Platt is seated to his left, City Councilman Eric Bunch to his right.

City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event

By Kevin Collison | March 22, 2023

City Manager Brian Platt foresees a number of big projects in downtown Kansas City.

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

KC Southern Plans Likely Headquarters Expansion Downtown

By Kevin Collison | March 16, 2023

Kansas City Southern is partnering with Americo to redevelop city-owned property at 12th and Broadway for an expanded headquarters of the railroad company.

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Rendering of a 30-story apartment and hotel building next to the historic Power & Light Building.

Lux Living Proposes 30-Story Skyscraper Next to Power & Light Building

By Kevin Collison | March 1, 2023

Lux Living has submitted a proposal for a 30-story apartment and hotel tower adjacent to the historic Power & Light Building.

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