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Trump Set to Move Thousands of USDA Jobs to KC We are waiting to hear more details this week about a new plan by President Donald Trump to move thousands of federal agriculture department jobs to Kansas City. It is part of a new push by the White House to shift government offices closer to…
The KC Streetcar Shuts Down and VP Candidates Face Off
The Big Streetcar Shutdown Be warned…Starting today, the Kansas City Streetcar is shutting down for an entire month. That’s not a typo. The transit system’s leaders say they need that time to connect the existing tracks to the new extension line down to the Plaza and UMKC. Also beware… some sections of Main Street will…
Midtown Kansas City Reconnects with Streetcar Roots
The KC Streetcar extension promises to change Midtown Kansas City. While advocates cheer new housing and businesses, others fret about being priced out.
Mayor: Likely Country Club Plaza Owners Outline Vision
The prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza envision adding housing, an upscale hotel, diverse retailers and better security to improve the landmark.
Streetcar Riverfront Extension Cost Surges
The cost of extending the streetcar line to the riverfront has jumped 65% to $61.1 million, forcing local funders to seek private donations.
Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza
The KC Streetcar extension and development of more high-rise housing are widely seen as keys for supporting the Country Club Plaza.
Study Looks at Reconnecting Riverfront and Columbus Park
A study underway that will consider ways to reconnect the Berkley Riverfront Park and the nearby Columbus Park neighborhood.
KC Streetcar Extension on the Riverfront Gains Momentum
Port KC’s development committee has endorsed creating a special taxing district to help fund a KC Streetcar extension to Berkley Riverfront Park.
East-West Streetcar Could Cost $600M, Need New Funding Source
Kansas City needs a new local funding source if it wants to pursue an east-west streetcar expansion that would cost up to $600 million.
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.