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Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

City Plan Commission Ponders Impact of KC Streetcar on Midtown Parking

by Kevin Collison

December 7, 2022

News & Issues

KC Leaving $2M Annually ‘On the Table’ by Not Taxing Airbnbs

Audit estimates there are more than 1,800 short-term rentals in Kansas City — the equivalent of two downtown convention hotels — that aren't feeding into the local tax base.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

November 30, 2022

News & Issues

Mac Properties Unveils Big New Project Along the KC Streetcar

No Tax Incentives, No Affordable Housing, Limited Parking

by Kevin Collison

November 10, 2022

News & Issues

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

Prior to the action plan, advocates and nonprofits working with houslessness communities received minimal support from the city. They hope to see this change.

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

October 13, 2022

News & Issues

Developer Goes to The Well for Big Waldo Apartment Project

Reimagining Waldo

by Kevin Collison

September 15, 2022

News & Issues

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.

by Multiple Reporters

August 30, 2022

News & Issues

Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower

$177.5 million plan includes 226 apartments

by Kevin Collison

August 19, 2022

News & Issues

Unlicensed Short-term Rentals Overwhelm Some KC Neighborhoods

Almost five years after passing an ordinance regulating Airbnb-style rentals, Kansas City is auditing its impact.

by Annie Jennemann

August 9, 2022

Funding for Flatland
Provided By
William T. Kemper, Commerce Bank, Trustee
The Fred and Lou Hartwig Family
Jo Anna Dale
Robert & Marlese Gourley
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
News & Issues

KC Streetcar Extension Reshapes Midtown Real Estate Market

Residents Ponder Increasing Home Prices, Property Taxes and Affordability for Renters

by Annie Jennemann

July 20, 2022

News & Issues

Third and Grand Developer Sweetens Deal, Wins Incentives on Second Try

Prevailing Wage Agreement Key to Deal

by Kevin Collison

June 24, 2022

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