Opportunity Zones

The historic Attucks School at 1815 Woodland Ave.

Historic Attucks School to Become Major Art Center for 18th & Vine

The historic Attucks School at 1815 Woodland Ave. is being renovated as a major art center. It opened in 1905 to serve Black public school students.

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Into the Zone

‘Into The Zone’ | Flatland’s Opportunity Zones Documentary Premieres on KCPT

Flatland’s documentary on Opportunity Zones premieres tonight on KCPT.

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Opportunity Zones: Hopes and Dreams Don’t Always Become Realities

A Flatland examination of Opportunity Zones has revealed a tale of confusion, ambivalence, bitterness — and yes, still hope — for a program designed to help America’s economically distressed communities.

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Opportunity Zones in Kansas City

New Developments Explore Opportunities in Kansas City’s Historic Old Northeast Area

Opportunity Zones are plentiful in the older parts of Kansas City, but so far have had little effect on redevelopment.

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KC Foodie Park site

Major Redevelopment Slated for Wyandotte County Opportunity Zone

The former Indian Springs mall site seems tailor made for an Opportunity Zone. And it’s finally beginning to draw serious development interest.

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