Housing

Artists' renderings for two upcoming RideKC Development Corp. projects

KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Kansas City Public Schools has criticized the KCTA’s development arm for focusing on projects west of Troost and failing to brief the school district on tax break proposals.

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In this photo illustration, a woman's silhouette holds a smartphone with the Airbnb logo displayed on the screen and in the background.

Unlicensed Short-term Rentals Overwhelm Some KC Neighborhoods

Less than 10% of Kansas City’s short-term rentals — almost all listed through Airbnb — have the permits required under a city ordinance approved in 2018.

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View of Main Street near Westport Road.

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.

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The $60 million Third and Grand apartment development won approval for a 25-year property tax abatement on its second try.

Third and Grand Developer Sweetens Deal, Wins Incentives on Second Try

A $60 million River Market apartment plan won approval for tax incentives Thursday the second time around after sweetening the development deal to guarantee more union labor.

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NorthPoint Development wants to build a 385-unit apartment project at the current site of the old Trinity Lutheran Hospital complex.

Big Apartment Plan Proposed for Prominent Site Near Penn Valley Park

A $122 million residential project is in the works for the prominent, five-acre site of the old Trinity Lutheran Hospital complex by Penn Valley Park and near the planned streetcar stop at 31st and Main streets.

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