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Nick’s Picks | Gerrymandering, Brewing, Haunting and More …
Final Redistricting Vote Missouri lawmakers are expected to sign off this week on a new congressional map that could force out Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. The full House is expected to vote on the measure today. If approved, some dramatic changes are on the way. Downtown Kansas City, the Plaza, and Brookside would all…
Nick’s Picks | KC Streetcar, Kansas Troops, Missouri Governor, and More …
The Chiefs are officially heading to the Super Bowl. Will that be the only story Kansas Citians now care about? Here are some other trends and news developments you may want to be aware of in a week dominated by Chiefs talk… The Big Streetcar Shutdown It’s the week of the big Kansas City Streetcar…
KC Streetcar Looks West to KU Med in Proposed New Study
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is considering a one-mile streetcar extension that would take passengers west on 39th Street from the new Main Street line and across the state line border to the KU Med Center.
curiousKC | Tracking Down KC’s Old Streetcars
What became of Kansas City’s original streetcars? This curiousKC quest left us with questions.
Streetcar Land Rush: Apartment Plan Would Keep Iconic Katz Drug
The iconic Katz Drug Store at Westport Road and Main Street would be saved as the centerpiece of a 192-unit apartment project proposed by a St. Louis firm, the latest streetcar-related development announcement.
Streetcar-Inspired Main Street Land Rush Continues With Mac Properties Deal
Mac Properties has acquired a high-profile site at Main Street and Armour Boulevard and is planning a substantial mixed-use project including apartments and retail.
FTA Approves $174 Million for Streetcar Extension to UMKC
Kansas City is on the cusp of receiving full federal funding to extend the streetcar along Main Street from downtown to the University of Missouri-Kansas, a $174 million Christmas present from Washington.
Developer Snaps Up Buildings on Main Near Planned Streetcar Stops
Exact Partners is continuing to snap up properties along the planned streetcar extension on Main Street, purchasing two office buildings at corners near where stops will be located at 31st and 39th streets.
Federal Funding Spurs Main Street Extension of KC Streetcar
The Federal Transit Administration has allocated $50.78 million for the Main Street extension of the KC Streetcar, the first installment toward building the route from downtown to UMKC.
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic Threatens School Openings, College Football Season and City Jobs
President Trump has declared Kansas City a COVID-19 hotspot, raising questions about school reopenings, college football and jobs at City Hall.