News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
National Rural Health Day Highlights Growing Needs in Kansas
The Kansas Rural Health Association is gathering on Thursday to discuss the challenges facing rural health care.
Royals Pitch $2 Billion Downtown Ballpark Development, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’
By Kevin Collison Royals owner John Sherman officially announced what’s long been expected Tuesday–he intends to relocate his ball club to downtown as part of what he described as a $2 billion redevelopment plan. “A new home would be a far better investment, both for local taxpayer dollars already supporting our facility, and for the Kansas…
Royals Envision $2B Downtown Ballpark District, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’
Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has plans to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan.
Women’s Recovery Program Plans Affordable Housing Near Troost
A program that provides affordable housing to women recovering from substance abuse and their children intends to build a 37-unit development at 28th and Tracy. Amethyst Place, which currently operates a similar-size development and 27th and Troost, is planning the $15.4 million project that’s expected to begin construction this spring and be completed by late…
KC Developer Pioneering on the Renewable Energy Frontier
Developer Jonathan Arnold plans to include massive energy “storage” — revolutionary battery technology that will push us toward a renewable power future — in his latest housing project.
Historic Scarritt and Crossroads Projects Seek Incentives from Port KC
By Kevin Collison Two proposed downtown apartment developments totaling 234 units–one old, one new–are seeking tax incentives from Port KC. A development entity called Axis KC LLC is applying for a $47 million bond to help finance the redevelopment of the historic Scarritt office tower at 818 Grand and its adjoining Arcade into 126 apartments…
Nick’s Picks | World Cup, Snow and the Holiday Season Loom
The World Cup, the first snow of winter and the beginning of holiday season events top the week’s news agenda in Kansas City.
Planning for Greenline Downtown Recreational Trail Makes Progress
By Kevin Collison The proposed Greenline recreational trail loop around downtown has received significant funding to help plan its eastern and southern legs, and advocates are hopeful it will land $750,000 in additional federal assistance soon. “There has been some good and exciting momentum on some of the sections,” said Jared Campbell of the Downtown…
Mac Bets Big on Main in Response to Housing Demand and Streetcar
By Kevin Collison Mac Properties’ plan for a 325-unit, mid-rise apartment project at Main and Armour is all about responding to increasing population growth in a Midtown that will soon benefit from streetcar access, its developer said Wednesday. “We’re going to get you a great place for a restaurant, some other goods and services, and…
Mac Properties Unveils Big New Project Along the KC Streetcar
Mac Properties plans to build a 325-unit apartment complex in Midtown designed to take advantage of growing demand along the new streetcar line. The project won’t include affordable housing units.