Downtown
Airline History Museum Hits Turbulence with Landlord
The Airline History Museum is fighting to prevent its collection of classic airplanes from being evicted by the private operator of the city-owned facility.
Plans for Apartments Sprout Like Topsy Near City Market
A wave of apartment development proposals near the City Market is raising questions about density, parking, transit and affordability for city planners.
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.
Bar K Fetches New Markets, Continues Romping on Riverfront
Kansas City-based Bar K is expanding its “dog-human recreation” concept to St. Louis and Oklahoma City.
Developer of Old KC Star Building Tweaks Plan, Checks Crossroads ‘Grocery’ Box
The ambitious redevelopment of the historic former Kansas City Star building into a mixed-use project called Grand Place continues to progress with some tweaks to the original plan and completion targeted for Fall 2021.
KC Live! Reopening Soon; P&L District Pandemic Losses Total ‘Tens of Millions’
The Power & Light District is slowly coming back to life after being largely dormant since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historic Board of Education Building is Being Demolished
Demolition of the historic former Board of Education building at 1211 McGee is expected to begin soon.
Big Apartment Project Coming to Missouri Riverfront
NorthPoint Development plans to break ground on a 353-unit apartment complex near Berkley Riverfront Park this summer after the Port KC board unanimously approved incentives for the project Monday.
Helzberg Has No Plans to Walk Away From Landmark, Despite Webster House Closing
Despite closing the Webster House, the Helzberg family will retain ownership of the building and is considering options for after the COVID-19 stay-at-home order is lifted.
Age of Coronavirus: Developers Leave the Light On for Downtown Hotel Projects
Despite the economic lock down caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, developers say they are still actively pursuing hotel projects downtown.