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New Atlanta Ballpark Considered Model for Royals Coming Downtown
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published April 13) By Kevin Collison If you’re curious about the game plan for a potential Royals downtown ballpark, the new home of the Atlanta Braves may offer some inside baseball. Truist Field and its adjoining “The Battery Atlanta” mixed-use development were cited several times by experts discussing the…
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….
Nick’s Picks | Funeral for Policeman, Big Primary Push
Large crowds are expected this week at the funeral of Daniel Vasquez. The North Kansas City police officer was gunned down after pulling over a driver for an expired tag.
Long-Term Economic Impact of KC Current Stadium Estimated at $1.24B
By Kevin Collison The planned KC Current women’s soccer stadium on the riverfront is anticipated to generate a $48.8 million annual economic impact to the city by 2025 and prompt construction of 500 more apartments, according to a consultant report. The study prepared by Victus Advisors, a national sports market research firm, was presented to…
Passion Project: 2000 Vine Street’s ‘Cultural Inheritance’
The revitalization of the two oldest public works buildings in Kansas City, abandoned since 1978, is nearly complete, according to the leaders of the 2000 Vine Street project.
Abortion in Spotlight on August Ballot in Kansas
The national abortion spotlight turns to Kansas on Aug. 2, when voters decide whether the state’s constitution should protect women’s access to abortion. Go inside the campaign.
Planned Apartment Project at Third and Grand Grows to 102 Units
By Kevin Collison Oak Properties has tweaked the former Ashland apartment development planned for Third and Grand across from the City Market, adding eight units and halving the amount of retail space. Andrew Ganahl, a representative for Oaks Properties, the Minneapolis-based developer, said construction is expected to begin late this year at the development site…
Tap List | Big Rip Brewing Acquires Black Labs Meadery
North Kansas City’s Big Rip Brewing Co. has announced they have acquired Black Labs Meadery in Olathe.
Loft Project Proposed for Historic Carnival Building on Broadway
By Kevin Collison A developer with substantial experience doing projects in Midtown and along Troost Avenue is turning his sight downtown and wants to renovate the historic Carnival building at 802 Broadway into 48 loft apartments. Exact Partners is part of a development group that is proposing to renovate the ornate, eight-story office building completed…
Tap List | Callsign Brewing Toasts Turning 4 Years Old
Callsign Brewing in North Kansas City is celebrating its fourth anniversary this week with four new releases.