Housing
Flatland covers stories about affordable housing, evictions and tenant rights in the Kansas City metro and surrounding area.
As Homelessness Surges, Kansas Communities Look to Lawrence
Lawrence has invested in services to address homelessness. But some say that has that made it a tempting place to “dump” unhoused people from other communities.
Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.
Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities
Local agencies have teamed up for the Kansas Rural Health and Prosperity Grants workshop, an effort to connect rural communities with government assistance.
5 Companies Own 8,000 Kansas City Area Homes, Creating Intense Competition for Residents
Kansas City homebuyers are bidding against mega-corporations for houses. This is how out real estate investment impacts local communities.
Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line
The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…