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Two vacant lots downtown.

Apartment Tower Being Considered Next to Power & Light Building

A 300-unit apartment project is being pursued for an empty corner at 14th and Wyandotte across from the new Blue Cross Blue Shield building.

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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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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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Aerial view looking south at the Buck O'Neil Bridge.

Prospects ‘Bleak’ for Converting Old Buck O’Neil Bridge to Park

The prospect of converting the old Buck O’Neil Bridge to a linear park is “bleak,” according to a study that found it would cost twice the original estimate.

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New, wider seats at the renovated Folly Theater.

Historic Folly Theater Shows Off its $4.2 Million Facelift

The Folly Theater, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains.

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