Housing
Flatland covers stories about affordable housing, evictions and tenant rights in the Kansas City metro and surrounding area.
Townhouse Project in Works for East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison The East Crossroads may be getting a new residential option for people who want to own their homes rather than rent with a plan being pursued for what’s now a parking lot at 19th and Locust. Developers Lance Carlton and Lee Berman are planning a 13-unit townhouse project on a site next…
KC Homeless Center Scores $50K Game Day Gift from NFL, Little Caesars
By Kevin Collison It was the kind of pre-game Chiefs gathering that occurred all around Kansas City Thursday, people munching pizza, getting pumped with loud DJ music and even a guest appearance by KC Wolf. But this one had a surprise delivered by the NFL and Little Caesars, a $50,000 donation to the Downtown Community…
Affordable Apartments in Way of Potential East Village Ballpark
By Kevin Collison In a twist on the story line the East Village sorely needs investment, the only project built there since it was designated a redevelopment zone in 2005 would need to be demolished if the Royals choose it for their ballpark. And Community Builders of Kansas City wants to leverage that affordable apartment…
Port KC Approves $1B in Projects From the River to Waldo
Port KC has approved more than $1 billion in projects stretching from the new KC Current stadium on the the Missouri River to the Country Club Plaza and Waldo.
Tenants at Quality Hill Towers Formed a Union, Got Results
After months of deteriorating living conditions — including pest infestations and broken appliances — residents at Quality Hill Towers formed a tenants union.
Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing
The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.
Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks
The Port Authority of Kansas City is considering tax breaks for two housing proposals in Waldo and near the Country Club Plaza that are drawing criticism.
When Corporations Buy Local Homes, We All Pay
Jackson County’s latest round of property tax assessments has sent homeowners into a frenzy. One factor driving prices of homes? Out-of-town investors.
Who Are the Houseless? Their Stories, in Their Words
Who are the houseless in Kansas City? Flatland asked seven houseless people to share their stories in their words. This is what they had to say.
Apartments Proposed for City Property Near 18th and Vine
By Kevin Collison Another apartment project may be in the works for the 18th and Vine District, this one a potential 195-unit proposal that would be built by Grayson Capital on the east side of Lydia between 18th and 19th streets. Grayson won approval last week from the City Council to negotiate a deal to…