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Kansas Citians Share Hopes for South Loop Link
More than 1,650 people have shared their wishes for the proposed $200 million South Loop Link over the freeway in downtown Kansas City.
Incentives Approved for Crossroads Apartment Plan; Affordability Debate Continues
A developer has reduced the number of affordable housing units in a Crossroads project after being rejected by Kansas City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Parking Prevails Over More Affordable Housing at City Market
A City Council committee has approved a plan for the City Harvest apartment tower that restores public parking that would have been lost. near the City Market.
City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event
City Manager Brian Platt foresees a number of big projects in downtown Kansas City.
KC Southern Plans Likely Headquarters Expansion Downtown
Kansas City Southern is partnering with Americo to redevelop city-owned property at 12th and Broadway for an expanded headquarters of the railroad company.
Push for More Parking, Less Affordable Housing at City Harvest Project
The proposed City Harvest apartment tower in the River Market likely will be revised to expand its garage at the cost of 15 affordable housing units.
Plan to Replace Urban Farm with Apartments Advances
The City Plan Commission endorsed a plan that would replace the Cultivate KC urban farm with apartments in Midtown.
Lux Living Proposes 30-Story Skyscraper Next to Power & Light Building
Lux Living has submitted a proposal for a 30-story apartment and hotel tower adjacent to the historic Power & Light Building.
KCATA Rejects Tax Break for Mac Properties in Midtown
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority board has rejected a controversial tax break request by Mac Properties for a big Midtown apartment complex.
Ziplines, Aerial Park Envisioned for Hy-Vee Arena ‘Space Frame’
Brad McDonald plans to open an “aerial park” featuring ziplines that cross the Kansas River atop the Hy-Vee Arena in the West Bottoms.