West Bottoms

The front entrance of Grimm Tattoo in the West Bottoms.

Grimm Tattoo Reopens in West Bottoms After Devastating Fire

Grimm Tattoo has relocated its shop and museum to the West Bottoms after a devastating fire destroyed its Midtown location in April.

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Artist Garry Noland has leased studio space at the Holsum building for about four years. He also runs the Holsum Gallery in the building.

An Affordable, Nurturing Haven for Artists in West Bottoms

Holsum Gallery has joined the ranks of art studios that have sprouted in the West Bottoms, offering a creative home for 45 artists.

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Plans for an aerial park using the "space frame" supporting the Hy-Vee Arena roof include ziplines extending over the Kaw River and a harness course utilizing the frame.

Ziplines, Aerial Park Envisioned for Hy-Vee Arena ‘Space Frame’

Brad McDonald plans to open an “aerial park” featuring ziplines that cross the Kansas River atop the Hy-Vee Arena in the West Bottoms.

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The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district will be the centerpiece of a recreational area that includes new trails and a park on the Kansas side of the river.

Backwater Bridge in West Bottoms Set to Become Leisure Destination

Mike Zeller’s work to convert a rusty backwater bridge in the West Bottoms into a major entertainment destination is expected to launch next month.

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A conceptual rendering of a street scene in a part of the SomeraRoad plan for a six-block section of the West Bottoms.

City Agrees on Framework of $400M West Bottoms Redevelopment Plan

The City Council has approved plans for an estimated $400 million redevelopment plan in the West Bottoms that would ultimately add 1,250 apartments.

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