Economic Opportunity
Plaza Sheraton Converting to a Hilton, $8.4M Investment
By Kevin Collison A Rhode Island firm has applied for $8.4 million in building permits as part of its plan to convert the 18-story Sheraton Suites at the Country Club Plaza into a Hilton, according to city records. An entity called MHF KC NOTE VII LLC has filed applications for the planned renovation and rebranding…
Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Adds 226-Unit Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The city’s plan for rebuilding a crumbling Barney Allis Plaza has grown into a larger proposal that adds a privately-developed 10-story apartment building that would include affordable housing. The new two-phase approach calls for the estimated $112.5 million reconstruction of the city-owned plaza and underground garage to be paid for publicly, and…
Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower
Kansas City’s plan for rebuilding a crumbling Barney Allis Plaza now includes a privately developed 10-story apartment building that would offer some affordable housing.
Big Plaza-Area Apartment Project Wins Plan Commission Backing
By Kevin Collison The proposed 4711 Belleview apartment development took a big step forward this week when the City Plan Commission unanimously approved rezoning for the project located about two blocks west of the Plaza. “We are very pleased about the community support and approval by the Plan Commission,” said Brandon Buckley of Lane4 Property…
Developer Hopes New Apartment Design Eases Plaza Bowl Concerns
By Kevin Collison A big apartment project proposed on Belleview near the Country Club Plaza is challenging Plaza Bowl height restrictions, but the developer believes its more refined design should mollify potential critics. Lane4 Property Group’s plan for a 338-unit project at 4711 Belleview is scheduled to be considered by the City Plan Commission Aug….