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Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

January 23, 2023

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Flatland on Kansas City PBS: A Year in Review

Looking Back, and Ahead, at Some of Our Biggest Issues

by Multiple Reporters

December 15, 2022

News & Issues

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

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

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Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower

$177.5 million plan includes 226 apartments

by Kevin Collison

August 19, 2022

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KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

by Multiple Reporters

August 17, 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

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Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

Flatland on Kansas City PBS: A Year in Review

Looking Back, and Ahead, at Some of Our Biggest Issues

Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

City Plan Commission Ponders Impact of KC Streetcar on Midtown Parking

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.

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.

Developer Goes to The Well for Big Waldo Apartment Project

Reimagining Waldo

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.

Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower

$177.5 million plan includes 226 apartments

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KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

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.

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Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

Flatland on Kansas City PBS: A Year in Review

Looking Back, and Ahead, at Some of Our Biggest Issues

Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

City Plan Commission Ponders Impact of KC Streetcar on Midtown Parking

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.

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.

Developer Goes to The Well for Big Waldo Apartment Project

Reimagining Waldo

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.

Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower

$177.5 million plan includes 226 apartments

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KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

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.

Funding for Flatland
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