Housing

Signs in support of PV United line some streets in Prairie Village.

Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | August 21, 2023

The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.

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Site of the proposed 4711 Belleview project west of the Country Club Plaza.

Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | July 19, 2023

The Port Authority of Kansas City is considering tax breaks for two housing proposals in Waldo and near the Country Club Plaza that are drawing criticism.

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A city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine.

More Apartments Coming Near 18th and Vine

By Kevin Collison | June 13, 2023

Grayson Capital has proposed building a 195-unit apartment project on a city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine. The project includes a small retail building.

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Tenants have been meeting to discuss their goals and the lawsuit they plan to join. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland KC)

Affordable Housing In Kansas City, At What Cost?

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Cami Koons | May 17, 2023

For years, poor living conditions and health issues plagued tenants in an affordable housing complex in Kansas City. Now, tenants are fighting back.

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A major development being pursued on Broadway across from the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower (right) in its first phase and a second tower later.

Developers Pursue Skyscraper Next to Kauffman Center

By Kevin Collison | April 20, 2023

A major project being pursued on Broadway next to the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower and a second tower later.

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