News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Pondering KC’s Quest to Become a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’
Kansas City’s quest to become a “safe haven” in the wake of anti-transgender legislation in Missouri turns on raw politics and vexing legal questions.
Former Segregated School Opening Soon as Major Art Center
By Kevin Collison Kansas City’s newest cultural institution, the Zhou B. Art Center, is expected to open before the end of the year, repurposing a former segregated public school into a creative hub in the 18th and Vine District. “It’s important to Kansas City,” said Allan Gray, who is partnering with renowned Chicago artists ShanZuo…
Major Art Center Opening Soon Near 18th and Vine
The Zhou B. Art Center is expected to open later this year, repurposing a former segregated public school into a creative hub in the 18th and Vine District.
Apartments Proposed for City Property Near 18th and Vine
By Kevin Collison Another apartment project may be in the works for the 18th and Vine District, this one a potential 195-unit proposal that would be built by Grayson Capital on the east side of Lydia between 18th and 19th streets. Grayson won approval last week from the City Council to negotiate a deal to…
More Apartments Coming Near 18th and Vine
Grayson Capital has proposed building a 195-unit apartment project on a city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine. The project includes a small retail building.