Civic Affairs
Rock Island Bridge Project Gets $4M Boost from Kansas
By Kevin Collison Attendees at a ceremonial kickoff for the Rock Island Bridge project heard more than routine remarks from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly this week, she also announced a $4 million state grant. “I have been following this project for a long time and was very excited when Lt. Gov. (David) Toland brought it…
2000 Vine Project Nears Completion, Brewery Opening Soon
By Kevin Collison After five years, the developers of 2000 Vine are nearing the finish line of an ambitious historic renovation project that’s now the vanguard of an investment surge occurring in the 18th and Vine District. The renovation of the two, 150 year-old buildings into a blend of office, retail, a restaurant and the…
UMKC Seeks 5,000-Seat Arena, Retail By Streetcar Stop
By Kevin Collison UMKC is pitching a development proposal that would anchor the south end of the new streetcar extension with a 4,000- 5,000 seat arena for sports and cultural events, according to a request for proposals issued Monday. UMKC is asking developers to submit proposals for a project that, while the university would not…
Port KC Seeks Big Project with Public Parking by New Soccer Stadium
By Kevin Collison Port KC is seeking proposals for a big mixed-use development that could add hundreds of apartments, hotel rooms and commercial space to the riverfront, and address its need to provide parking for the new women’s professional soccer stadium. The request for proposals (RFP) is seeking submissions for what’s called Parcel 9, a…
Negro Leagues Museum Swings for $25M Fundraising Fence
By Kevin Collison The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has launched an ambitious fundraising effort to develop a campus at 18th and The Paseo that would combine a new 30,000 square-foot building with the historic Paseo YMCA. With a lead-off contribution of $1 million from Bank of America, the institution dedicated to the history of one…