Skip to content
Subscribe
Flatland logo, to home page
Donate
  • Topics
    • Crime & Safety
    • Economic Opportunity
    • Food Chain
    • Healthcare
    • History
    • Housing
    • Sustainability
  • Series
  • About
  • Contact
  • Sponsorships

Posts Tagged ‘Housing’

Plans for Apartments Sprout Like Topsy Near City Market

By | December 16, 2020 | 0
A rendering of the 500 Main apartment proposal

A wave of apartment development proposals near the City Market is raising questions about density, parking, transit and affordability for city planners.

Read More

How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods

By | November 17, 2020 | 0
House

Reverse mortgages can backfire in low-income and minority neighborhoods if homeowners don’t account for property tax and insurance payments.

Read More

Missourians Fight to Keep Homes as End of Eviction Moratorium Looms

By | October 29, 2020 | 0
KC Tenants at Jackson County Circuit Court

Housing advocates are bracing for a spike in evictions as federal moratoriums sunset at the end of the year.

Read More

Eviction Risks Surging With COVID-19, Rising Rents

By | August 27, 2020 | 0
KC Tenants organize at eviction court July 30

The risk of eviction for many Kansas Citians is rising as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, joblessness surges and rents keep rising.

Read More

Think J.C. Nichols Was Racist? Meet Kroh Brothers

By | August 13, 2020 | 0
Leawood Estates

Developer J.C. Nichols has been vilified for his use of racially restrictive housing covenants in subdivisions. But he was hardly alone.

Read More
« Newer Posts
Older Posts »
About Flatland

Powered by Kansas City PBS, Flatland is your local nonprofit news source committed to providing context and solutions to some of our region’s biggest challenges. Founded in November 2013 through a gift from the Hale Family Foundation, Flatland produces multimedia stories that examine local news, highlight rural affairs and explore Kansas City history.

Flatland serves as a founding member of the Kansas City Media Collective, encouraging collaboration amongst Kansas City nonprofit news outlets to strengthen our community’s ever-changing media landscape.

Questions or Comments about flatlandkc.com?

Questions or Comments?

Tribrand_Primary_Blue-digital-reverse2

Keep Up With Kansas City

When you sign up for Flatland’s newsletter, you get Kansas City stories dropped in your inbox every Thursday.


Follow Flatland KC on YouTube Follow Flatland KC on Instagram Follow Flatland KC on Facebook Follow Flatland KC on Flipboard Follow Flatland KC on LinkedIn

©2026 Public Television 19, Inc. (Kansas City PBS). All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Settings | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer