Housing

Checking Out: Some Say Hotels Aren’t the Key to Sheltering the Unhoused

Efforts to temporarily shelter the unhoused in Kansas City area hotels and motels have faced a variety of challenges.

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A hand drawn sign appears on a tarp covering tents at the Kansas City Homeless Union’s City Hall occupation on April 7.

The KC Homeless Union met with Mayor Q for Four Days Straight. Here’s What They Agreed on.

In Kansas City, unhoused people are temporarily moving into hotels. Will the city commit to longer-term solutions?

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Rendering of the planned 26-story Three Light Tower looking north.ering of the planned 26-story Three Light Tower looking north.

Three Light Construction to Start in May, Midland Renovation This Fall

The Cordish Co. has confirmed construction of the $140 million Three Light luxury apartment tower will begin in May, adding the renovation of the historic Midland building into affordable apartments is expected to begin this fall.

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The $116.2 million Museum Tower apartment project is proposed for the site of the former Holiday Inn at 45th and Main streets.

Museum Tower, $116 Million Apartment Project, Proposed for 45th and Main

Museum Tower, a $116 million apartment project proposed as a gateway to a potential cultural district at 45th and Main streets, leads the list of development proposals filed with the city in advance of stricter tax incentive policies taking effect early next month.

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The apartment project that will incorporate the historic Katz Drug Store at Westport Road and Main Street.

Katz Drug Store Proposal Purrs Past Plan Commission

Design tweaks to a proposed apartment development that also would restore the historic Katz Drug Store in midtown helped the project win unanimous support from the City Plan Commission.

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Kieran Vickers catches a breath after moving his furniture out of The Alps Apartments.

A Place to Sleep: Tenants Seek Homes After Being Displaced

After being evicted, here’s what it’s like to find a new place.

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KC Tenants protestors

Missouri Housing Advocates Look to Biden Administration to Strengthen Eviction Moratorium

Housing advocates are looking for help from the Biden administration to close loopholes in the federal eviction ban.

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Realtor Jason Rains jams out in front of a home for a patriotic July 4th video.

KC Realtor Spoofs Music Videos (Goofily) to Sell Homes

A Kansas City Realtor spoofs songs of Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Aldean and others to sell houses.

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A rendering of the 500 Main apartment proposal

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.

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How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods

Reverse mortgages can backfire in low-income and minority neighborhoods if homeowners don’t account for property tax and insurance payments.

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