Development
City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event
City Manager Brian Platt foresees a number of big projects in downtown Kansas City.
An Affordable, Nurturing Haven for Artists in West Bottoms
Holsum Gallery has joined the ranks of art studios that have sprouted in the West Bottoms, offering a creative home for 45 artists.
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.
What’s at Stake in Kansas City Elections? How the City Prioritizes Housing and Development
The upcoming Kansas City election will add several new members to the Kansas City Council and affect the direction of the city and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ agenda.
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.
Missouri Capitol Showdown Looms Over Kansas City Landfill
The prospect of a landfill on the edge of Kansas City near a golf course community has pitted several mayors against a company with an army of lobbyists.
Crypto Company’s Cryptic Foray Blocked in Rural Kansas
A small rural Kansas town has rallied against plans to build a crypto mining facility.
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.