Downtown

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Royals Stadium Negotiations at Standstill With Jackson County

The Kansas City Royals are frustrated by Jackson County Executive Frank White’s slow response to a “term sheet” for a new downtown ballpark plan sent in June.

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A view of the proposed Lux Living tower at 14th and Wyandotte looking east.

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Lux Living is seeking $34.1 million in tax breaks to assist its proposed apartment and hotel tower next to the Power & Light Building in downtown Kansas City.

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Angler John Jamison holds a 68-pound fish he caught in the Kansas River near downtown.

Whopper Catfish Lurk in the Missouri River Downtown

The Missouri River near downtown Kansas City is home to some giant catfish. Just ask the anglers who catch fish weighing more than 100 pounds there.

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Rendering shows the four blocks of the downtown freeway loop that would be covered with a deck that would create a public space.

South Loop Link Plan On Course to Line Up $115M in Funding

Kansas City is poised to contribute $10 million to the South Loop Link project. Backers hope to raise more $115 million for the four-block park by year’s end.

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A major development being pursued on Broadway across from the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower (right) in its first phase and a second tower later.

Developers Pursue Skyscraper Next to Kauffman Center

A major project being pursued on Broadway next to the Kauffman Center could include a 40-story apartment/hotel tower and a second tower later.

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Kansas City Southern headquarters with a city-owned parking lot in the foreground.

KC Southern Expansion, Apartments in the Works Downtown

Plans for apartments and an expanded headquarters for the former Kansas City Southern hinge, in part, on reconstruction of Barney Allis Plaza.

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Rendering of a park above the South Loop with the downtown skyline in the background.

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.

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John Moncke, president of the Power & Light District, speaks at the Three Light topping-off event, City Manager Brian Platt is seated to his left, City Councilman Eric Bunch to his right.

City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event

City Manager Brian Platt foresees a number of big projects in downtown Kansas City.

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Kansas City Southern headquarters with a city-owned parking lot in the foreground.

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.

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Rendering of a 30-story apartment and hotel building next to the historic Power & Light Building.

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.

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