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New Track for Proposed Freight House Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The Tracks 215 apartment proposal for the Freight House District, first unveiled in early 2019, has picked up a new developer with a track record of bringing residential projects to fruition. Milhaus, the Indianapolis firm behind the recently-opened Artistry KC apartment project, has joined the project planned for a parking lot next…
curiousKC | What Happened to that Dog Painting On Brush Creek Bridge?
The curiousKC team searches for the mysterious mutt masterpiece that disappeared from the Roanoke Parkway bridge over Brush Creek.
West Plaza Flats Project Importing ‘Co-Living’ Concept to KC
By Kevin Collison Construction has begun on a five-story apartment project at 44th and Belleview that’s introducing a lifestyle imported from Denmark and an imposing tower crane above the West Plaza. The 102-unit West Plaza Flats development is being built on a 1.5-acre site at 4400-4434 Belleview by Price Management. The site originally was approved…
Nick’s Picks | Line Forms for COVID-19 Vaccine, Electoral College Meets
COVID-19 vaccine shots will begin in Kansas City this week. Also, the Electoral College meets to cast its votes for president. And hopes for economic stimulus hang in the balance the week before Christmas.
Waddell & Reed Sold, Future of Downtown HQ Plans Uncertain
By Kevin Collison Waddell & Reed has been sold to an Australian global financial firm, casting a big shadow over its plans to relocate its headquarters to a $148 million downtown tower under construction that was approved for tax incentives only a year ago. The Overland Park-based firm announced late Wednesday it has entered into…
Waddell & Reed Sold, Future of $148 Million Downtown HQ Project Uncertain
Waddell & Reed has been sold to an Australian global financial firm, casting a shadow over its $148 million downtown headquarters project now being built.
Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.
New Strategy Hopes to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building
By Kevin Collison Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe they finally have a winning strategy to complete the languishing project. The new plan calls for the building near 31st and Troost to be renovated for multiple uses: a small theater and…
New Strategy Touted to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building
Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe a new mixed-use approach will enable them to complete the languishing project.
Weekend Possibilities | Sporting KC Playoff Watch Party, Vegan Friendsgiving Pop Up, Virtual Theater and Live Music
The pre-holiday season weekend is marked by plenty of free livestreams and playoff soccer.