Affordable Housing

A KC Streetcar passing Union Station on Main Street.

Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

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Rendering looking south along Main Street of Mac Properties' proposed 1 W. Armour project.

Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

The City Plan Commission has unanimously endorsed a 318-unit development plan being pursued by Mac Properties at Main and Armour in Kansas City.

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Rendering looking south along Main Street of Mac Properties' proposed 1 W. Armour project.

Mac Properties Unveils Big New Project Along the KC Streetcar

Mac Properties plans to build a 325-unit apartment complex in Midtown designed to take advantage of growing demand along the new streetcar line. The project won’t include affordable housing units.

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Mac Properties plans to completely renovate the US Bank building at Main Street and Armour Boulevard as part of a much larger streetcar-oriented project.

Mac Properties is Back With New Plan at Main and Armour

Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time it won’t seek tax incentives or set aside affordable housing.

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Members of Kansas City Heroes, a local nonprofit, serving a free meal to unhoused individuals on Oct. 4. The organization hosts this dinner every Tuesday in Washington Square Park.

Zero KC Wants to End Houselessness in Five Years But Will Require More Commitment from Leaders

Kansas City leaders recently announced a five-year plan to end houselessness that they’re calling Zero KC. It faces many challenges in achieving that goal.

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Mayor Quinton Lucas speaks at the Aug. 17 committee meeting, behind yellow KC Tenants protest signs. At least eight KC Tenants leaders gave testimony at this meeting, and dozens of members returned the next day for the City Council vote.

To Attract More Developers, Kansas City Changes its Affordable Housing Ordinance — Again

According to KC’s new affordable housing ordinance, the median income for a four-person household is nearly six figures. Advocates say this is a problem.

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A rendering of the proposed 10-story, 226-unit apartment project proposed by Development Collaborative. with a redeveloped Barney Allis Plaza in the foreground.

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.

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NorthPoint Development wants to build a 385-unit apartment project at the current site of the old Trinity Lutheran Hospital complex.

Big Apartment Plan Proposed for Prominent Site Near Penn Valley Park

A $122 million residential project is in the works for the prominent, five-acre site of the old Trinity Lutheran Hospital complex by Penn Valley Park and near the planned streetcar stop at 31st and Main streets.

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The massive former National Cloak and Suit Co. building opened in 1919 and has 14 acres of total floor space.

Developer Tackles Historic Building for $120M Affordable Housing Project

Developer Jonathan Arnold wants to convert the historic National Cloak and Suit Co. building at 5401 Independence Ave. into 352 apartments at an estimated cost of $120 million.

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The former KCATA transit center

KCATA Pursues Ambitious Mixed-Use Tower Downtown

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s (KCATA) development arm is pursuing a potential 26-story mixed-use building at its former transit site at 10th and Main streets.

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