Economy
Streetcar Authority Looks to Extend Line Over Missouri River to North Kansas City
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is exploring plans to extend the streetcar route across the Missouri River into North Kansas City.
Future of Work: The Big Quit
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to reassess their relationship with careers, employers and workplaces. This is Flatland’s first installment in the “Future of Work” series.
‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’: Absentee Owners Allow Properties to Become Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City
About 21% of dangerous buildings in Kansas City have owners who live outside of Missouri.
Mac Properties Proposes Multi-Tower Residential Project at Streetcar Stop
Most of the city block southwest of Main Street and Armour Boulevard would be transformed into a major streetcar-oriented residential project that would include several eight- to 10-story apartment buildings developed by Mac Properties.
In Kansas City, Restaurant Revitalization Funds Flowed to Whiter, More Affluent Areas
Local businesses received a total of $53 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. But few of those dollars flowed east of Troost.
Greater Downtown Population Jumps 29% in New Census Results
Greater downtown Kansas City’s population jumped 29.4% over the last decade to 27,831 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
‘Big and Bold’ Infrastructure Bill Falls Short on Helping States Fight Climate Change
Critics who wanted to see a greater focus on advancing climate action and equity for disadvantaged communities say the infrastructure spending bill comes up short, or even worsens, progress toward those goals.
Some of Missouri’s Largest CAFOs are Seeking Less Stringent State Regulation
Eleven of Missouri’s largest concentrated animal feeding operations are working to reduce the state’s oversight of their hog facilities, despite a record of manure spills and clean water violations.
City Hall Routes Streetcar Tax Assessment Down Wrong Track
The Transportation Development District board’s plan to inform property owners about the upcoming special tax assessment for the Main Street expansion was derailed recently when thousands of additional letters were mailed in error.
Live Venues Shuttered by Pandemic Could Start Getting Grants
For an industry all but completely shut down since March 2020, getting back to normal is going to take a major jumpstart.