3 Additional Drawings of Hotel Bravo @Kauffman Center.
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Two new projects have been announced and one project has bee updated since I last posted a project list here. Once again, these are all in the Crossroads district of the City, which is on fire in terms of development.
Name: 108 West 19th
Information: Developer Nate Accardo is planning to spend $2.5 Million on renovating a 90 year old building and market it for office tenants. he building itself will see a 3rd floor penthouse be added on. The total amount of square footage will be around 21,000 square feet. Construction should be finished in the Spring.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/longtime-crossr ... w-project/
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Name: 1616 Grand (The Bardot)
Information: The last of a four block stretch of former blighted buildings, will be home to an event space and other commercial space. The 3 floor building will be developed by Mike Abbot for just about $7 Million. It should be completed by June 2019.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/event-space-pla ... -on-grand/
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Name: 1800 Walnut
Information: There is an update regarding the project at 1800 Walnut. New renderings have been posted as Copaken Brooks plans to start construction on the 14 floor apartment tower, in November. The tower is one of the most modern buildings to be built in the Crossroads with it's wavy and stair stepped facades. However, some people aren't trust Copaken much after how their Arterra project came out. You can see the new renderings below.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/copaken-brooks- ... -november/
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Name: 108 West 19th
Information: Developer Nate Accardo is planning to spend $2.5 Million on renovating a 90 year old building and market it for office tenants. he building itself will see a 3rd floor penthouse be added on. The total amount of square footage will be around 21,000 square feet. Construction should be finished in the Spring.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/longtime-crossr ... w-project/
Rendering:
Name: 1616 Grand (The Bardot)
Information: The last of a four block stretch of former blighted buildings, will be home to an event space and other commercial space. The 3 floor building will be developed by Mike Abbot for just about $7 Million. It should be completed by June 2019.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/event-space-pla ... -on-grand/
Rendering:
Name: 1800 Walnut
Information: There is an update regarding the project at 1800 Walnut. New renderings have been posted as Copaken Brooks plans to start construction on the 14 floor apartment tower, in November. The tower is one of the most modern buildings to be built in the Crossroads with it's wavy and stair stepped facades. However, some people aren't trust Copaken much after how their Arterra project came out. You can see the new renderings below.
Story: https://cityscenekc.com/copaken-brooks- ... -november/
Renderings:
sHere is a photo to show just how much Downtown Kc and the Crossroads have built up in 3 years. I took the first photo on June 22nd, 2015 from the Link Bridge by Union Station. It is below.
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This second photo was from September 30th, 2018 from the same location and it's shocking to see how many things have been built (with even more in the pipeline). Next year, I expect a crane to be up at Three Light, the 1800 project to be underway and Hotel Bravo to have a crane up. I also expect to see City Club making an appearance in this view.
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Since the first photo was taken...
COMPLETED
- One Light
- Two Light
- Power and Light Building
- Corrigan Station 1
- Residence Inn/Courtyard Hotel
- 1914 Main
- Home 2 Suites
- The Streetcar
- Lead Bank sign
Under Construction
- Loews Hotel
- Hampton Inn on Main (barely visible behind Mainmark)
- Corrigan Station 2 (barely visible beneath Lead Bank)
- City Club (just began)
Proposed
- 1800 Walnut
- Hotel Bravo
- Three Light
- H&R 2 (Possible)
This second photo was from September 30th, 2018 from the same location and it's shocking to see how many things have been built (with even more in the pipeline). Next year, I expect a crane to be up at Three Light, the 1800 project to be underway and Hotel Bravo to have a crane up. I also expect to see City Club making an appearance in this view.
Since the first photo was taken...
COMPLETED
- One Light
- Two Light
- Power and Light Building
- Corrigan Station 1
- Residence Inn/Courtyard Hotel
- 1914 Main
- Home 2 Suites
- The Streetcar
- Lead Bank sign
Under Construction
- Loews Hotel
- Hampton Inn on Main (barely visible behind Mainmark)
- Corrigan Station 2 (barely visible beneath Lead Bank)
- City Club (just began)
Proposed
- 1800 Walnut
- Hotel Bravo
- Three Light
- H&R 2 (Possible)
Maybe it's because I live in KC and am Downtown all the time, but these pictures look almost exactly the same lol. Minus the large missing tree to the left, and a tiny bit of Two Light poking out. Let's hope some of these proposed buildings have better design then some of the more recent stuff I've been seeing around here. Most of this stuff looks like it's right out the Denver FUGLY page on Facebook.chriss752 wrote: ↑Oct 02, 2018Here is a photo to show just how much Downtown Kc and the Crossroads have built up in 3 years. I took the first photo on June 22nd, 2015 from the Link Bridge by Union Station. It is below.
This second photo was from September 30th, 2018 from the same location and it's shocking to see how many things have been built (with even more in the pipeline). Next year, I expect a crane to be up at Three Light, the 1800 project to be underway and Hotel Bravo to have a crane up. I also expect to see City Club making an appearance in this view.
Since the first photo was taken...
COMPLETED
- One Light
- Two Light
- Power and Light Building
- Corrigan Station 1
- Residence Inn/Courtyard Hotel
- 1914 Main
- Home 2 Suites
- The Streetcar
- Lead Bank sign
Under Construction
- Loews Hotel
- Hampton Inn on Main (barely visible behind Mainmark)
- Corrigan Station 2 (barely visible beneath Lead Bank)
- City Club (just began)
Proposed
- 1800 Walnut
- Hotel Bravo
- Three Light
- H&R 2 (Possible)
Also, Hotel Bravo should be killed unless the developer agrees to build with no incentives. It's one thing to build affordable apartments or even market rate apartments with incentives, it's entirely different to allow a $20 million subsidy for a "ultra luxury" hotel on the backs of taxpayers.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 09340.html
I think this is a good idea since the hotel was of "blah" design anyway. They could've done something like their Downtown Nashville hotel but instead went with a boring design. something better will come along. Plus, the major influx of hotel rooms was a major factor in backing out. Over 1500 hotel rooms are coming online or are under construction in Downtown KC, so it would've been a risky move. Another reason was that they didn't get their tax incentives.
Kansas City's new airport terminal has seen it's cost balloon to nearly $2 billion and is about a year behind schedule. Haven't even started moving dirt yet. That's a lot of money for just 35 gates.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 31000.html
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 31000.html
I think it's up to 42 gates now and 40% larger than previously planned.The Mayor wrote: ↑Nov 05, 2018Kansas City's new airport terminal has seen it's cost balloon to nearly $2 billion and is about a year behind schedule. Haven't even started moving dirt yet. That's a lot of money for just 35 gates.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 31000.html
It did get bigger but it's only 39 gates. 4 more then the original 35 that were planned. Regardless this project is likely to get more expensive considering it hasn't even broke ground yet. $2 billion for a few extra gates and some larger waiting areas in a pretty uninspired design is a boat load of money. As a KC resident and a monthly user of KCI, I'd like to see something better for that kind of cash. With buildings like the Kauffman Center, Sprint Center, the city's historic Art Deco buildings, and several others, KC has a wonderful architectural history. Too bad this terminal won't be a part of that.Shindig wrote: ↑Nov 06, 2018I think it's up to 42 gates now and 40% larger than previously planned.The Mayor wrote: ↑Nov 05, 2018Kansas City's new airport terminal has seen it's cost balloon to nearly $2 billion and is about a year behind schedule. Haven't even started moving dirt yet. That's a lot of money for just 35 gates.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 31000.html
Oh I agree. They keep removing cool features from it like the scalloped roof, but the price keeps going up. In the latest rendering I saw the overhead walkways were removed between the large new parking garage and the terminal...What. That will be fun to cross over 4 lanes of traffic.The Mayor wrote: ↑Nov 06, 2018It did get bigger but it's only 39 gates. 4 more then the original 35 that were planned. Regardless this project is likely to get more expensive considering it hasn't even broke ground yet. $2 billion for a few extra gates and some larger waiting areas in a pretty uninspired design is a boat load of money. As a KC resident and a monthly user of KCI, I'd like to see something better for that kind of cash. With buildings like the Kauffman Center, Sprint Center, the city's historic Art Deco buildings, and several others, KC has a wonderful architectural history. Too bad this terminal won't be a part of that.Shindig wrote: ↑Nov 06, 2018I think it's up to 42 gates now and 40% larger than previously planned.The Mayor wrote: ↑Nov 05, 2018Kansas City's new airport terminal has seen it's cost balloon to nearly $2 billion and is about a year behind schedule. Haven't even started moving dirt yet. That's a lot of money for just 35 gates.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 31000.html
^I'm sure it'll be refined, but I'm not too pleased up to this point. I thought the fountain was a great idea. Surely an engineering firm in the City of Fountains could figure that one out lol.
More troubles in KC airport land. I am sure this gets done at some point but it has been a mess so far. One of the other firms that didn't win the bid is saying they would do it for way less. The airlines aren't signed on even though the city council was told they were on board.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/ai ... -price-tag
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/ai ... -price-tag
The issue is entirely between the airlines. There is a disagreement between the majors + Alaskan and Spirit+Allegiant on how to split the cost of a $20million baggage system.jshank83 wrote: ↑Nov 15, 2018More troubles in KC airport land. I am sure this gets done at some point but it has been a mess so far. One of the other firms that didn't win the bid is saying they would do it for way less. The airlines aren't signed on even though the city council was told they were on board.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/ai ... -price-tag
The following is an excerpt from the Wall Street Journal.
The city confirmed yesterday that they haven't talked with B&M nor do they have any interest in doing so. It's interesting to note that B&M was not the runner up anyways. The final developer agreement with Edgemoor has already been introduced to the council.Southwest plans to make Kansas City into more of a midcontinent connecting hub. “It’s time to find something that’s cost effective and meets the operational and customer experience needs at an airport,” Mr. Sisneros says(Southwest Airlines).
That doesn't seem like it should be that big an issue to figure out at least. 20 mil is pocket change in the grand scheme of things. But it is a little shady the city council was told they were ready to go when they aren't.ldai_phs wrote: ↑Nov 16, 2018The issue is entirely between the airlines. There is a disagreement between the majors + Alaskan and Spirit+Allegiant on how to split the cost of a $20million baggage system.jshank83 wrote: ↑Nov 15, 2018More troubles in KC airport land. I am sure this gets done at some point but it has been a mess so far. One of the other firms that didn't win the bid is saying they would do it for way less. The airlines aren't signed on even though the city council was told they were on board.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/ai ... -price-tag
The following is an excerpt from the Wall Street Journal.The city confirmed yesterday that they haven't talked with B&M nor do they have any interest in doing so. It's interesting to note that B&M was not the runner up anyways. The final developer agreement with Edgemoor has already been introduced to the council.Southwest plans to make Kansas City into more of a midcontinent connecting hub. “It’s time to find something that’s cost effective and meets the operational and customer experience needs at an airport,” Mr. Sisneros says(Southwest Airlines).
Hopefully they get it figured out soon.
The Southwest comment shouldn't be news to anyone. They say now they intentionally don't run as many connections thru there because of the airport, so when the new one is done they will be able to do that. They could use another center of the country airport like that. I thought Indy was going to be one but they seem to be pulling out of there now.
More issues with the new MCI airport.
Now all the airlines aren't happy about costs and want another evaluation of them. Southwest even called the mayor about things. The mayor denied they talked which seems weird but it isn't like everyone has been truthful about the issues all along.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/a ... 26215.html
They will get it done but it is interesting to see how it is playing out.
Now all the airlines aren't happy about costs and want another evaluation of them. Southwest even called the mayor about things. The mayor denied they talked which seems weird but it isn't like everyone has been truthful about the issues all along.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/a ... 26215.html
They will get it done but it is interesting to see how it is playing out.
^ This has been a complete sh*tshow for lack of a better word and it's turning into quite a boondoggle.
It was bad enough Mayor James tried to slip this past the City's procurement requirements and hand it to Burns and Mac without a bid. That's just flat out poor governing. Although not all unsurprising for a mayor who tends to get a little ham handed when he doesn't get his way.
Add to that, the City promised voters that no taxpayer dollars would be used, and then voters (including myself) handed them over 70% approval for this. Well, last week the City Council floated a plan to supplement planning and design with nearly $48 million...in taxpayer money. They claim it will be repaid, but if this idea comes to pass they will destroy whatever public trust the people have left in this project. Which isn't much anymore.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 72455.html
I wouldn't be surprised in the least if this thing balloons over $2 billion by the time it breaks ground. Before the election we were told ~$985 million...now we're at $1.6 billion and climbing, along with climbing delays. I was at KCI last week and this thing can't come soon enough, it's such a garbage airport right now, especially when it's cold.
I too have no doubt it will get done, but it'll erode a significant amount of public trust in City Hall. I used to work there, and loved it, but even I don't have any faith left in that building anymore, and I'm usually the first one to give the city the benefit of the doubt. City Hall isn't doing themselves any favors with this thing, it also doesn't help that after voters approved an $800 million bond measure for badly needed infrastructure improvements...the city floated a plan to spend 10s of millions of that money on an aquarium at the zoo. Something KC needs like it needs a hole it's head. Oh well, that's another story for another day lol.
It was bad enough Mayor James tried to slip this past the City's procurement requirements and hand it to Burns and Mac without a bid. That's just flat out poor governing. Although not all unsurprising for a mayor who tends to get a little ham handed when he doesn't get his way.
Add to that, the City promised voters that no taxpayer dollars would be used, and then voters (including myself) handed them over 70% approval for this. Well, last week the City Council floated a plan to supplement planning and design with nearly $48 million...in taxpayer money. They claim it will be repaid, but if this idea comes to pass they will destroy whatever public trust the people have left in this project. Which isn't much anymore.
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit ... 72455.html
I wouldn't be surprised in the least if this thing balloons over $2 billion by the time it breaks ground. Before the election we were told ~$985 million...now we're at $1.6 billion and climbing, along with climbing delays. I was at KCI last week and this thing can't come soon enough, it's such a garbage airport right now, especially when it's cold.
I too have no doubt it will get done, but it'll erode a significant amount of public trust in City Hall. I used to work there, and loved it, but even I don't have any faith left in that building anymore, and I'm usually the first one to give the city the benefit of the doubt. City Hall isn't doing themselves any favors with this thing, it also doesn't help that after voters approved an $800 million bond measure for badly needed infrastructure improvements...the city floated a plan to spend 10s of millions of that money on an aquarium at the zoo. Something KC needs like it needs a hole it's head. Oh well, that's another story for another day lol.
Copaken Brooks, H&R Block and Ron Jury Plan 25 Floors, 250,000SF spec office building in the Power and Light District.
This will be built on top of the Joseph A. Bank building, which was designed to accommodate a future tower. This is the first new spec office building since 1991 and will begin Next fall.
STORY: https://cityscenekc.com/new-office-towe ... nce-1991/
Renderings (edited to include clearer renderings)...
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Here is my attempt to show this in the skyline...
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This will be built on top of the Joseph A. Bank building, which was designed to accommodate a future tower. This is the first new spec office building since 1991 and will begin Next fall.
STORY: https://cityscenekc.com/new-office-towe ... nce-1991/
Renderings (edited to include clearer renderings)...
EDIT...
Here is my attempt to show this in the skyline...
I both like and dislike this design at the same time. Can't figure out why.
This would be a great fit for Burns and McDonnell since they're in the process of building out their Ward Parkway campus.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 40650.html
In other KC news, a new airport design was released today and I'm not impressed. You can't even see it behind that hulking garage.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politic ... 48175.html
This would be a great fit for Burns and McDonnell since they're in the process of building out their Ward Parkway campus.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 40650.html
In other KC news, a new airport design was released today and I'm not impressed. You can't even see it behind that hulking garage.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politic ... 48175.html
I’ve been told by pretty good sources that this project will be fully leased before open. I also know today’s announcement comes after some pretty significant, not yet announced, deals have been made in regards to leasing.
Note: this is just the first multi tenant office since 1992. Other single tenant office spaces have been built in the 2000s
Note: this is just the first multi tenant office since 1992. Other single tenant office spaces have been built in the 2000s
I like the design because of how modern it looks but I dislike the way it looks like One Light just spruced up. The garage is also blah.The Mayor wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018I both like and dislike this design at the same time. Can't figure out why.
This would be a great fit for Burns and McDonnell since they're in the process of building out their Ward Parkway campus.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 40650.html
Interesting that they have been doing some work behind the scenes. Maybe Starbucks will move in like they wanted to. I give this a 95% chance of this happening and the KC City Council will really have to ***** up to see this one go "bye bye".ldai_phs wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018I’ve been told by pretty good sources that this project will be fully leased before open. I also know today’s announcement comes after some pretty significant, not yet announced, deals have been made in regards to leasing.
Note: this is just the first multi tenant office since 1992. Other single tenant office spaces have been built in the 2000s
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I like it. It seems like a neat project. I like the way the fenestration and ledges in the new building respond to the screen of the garage below. It's almost a throwback to streamlined moderne, which is a great style to call out.
Starbucks picked Atlanta (as far as the coverage I saw), which let's be honest, is a wiser choice than KC.chriss752 wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018Interesting that they have been doing some work behind the scenes. Maybe Starbucks will move in like they wanted to. I give this a 95% chance of this happening and the KC City Council will really have to f*** up to see this one go "bye bye".ldai_phs wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018I’ve been told by pretty good sources that this project will be fully leased before open. I also know today’s announcement comes after some pretty significant, not yet announced, deals have been made in regards to leasing.
Note: this is just the first multi tenant office since 1992. Other single tenant office spaces have been built in the 2000s
I like the office portion, though I agree it does look like a slightly improved One Light. I think my dislike comes from the building underneath it, I've always thought the P&L district was very underwhelming architecturally (outside of H&R Block, I love that building). I also don't like the garage. I also hate the fact KCMO is on the hook for ANOTHER P&L garage, this one costing the city close to $36 million. It would have been nice to see something taller, maybe more along the lines of the office towers Centene is building in St. Louis, but KC couldn't support that height right now. Either way, nice to see spec office space coming online soon.
I imagine this will sail through the Council fairly easily, this is a big deal for KC. However, if what idai said is true and it'll likely be fully leased before it opens then not a dime in additional incentives should be given out on top of that ridiculous parking garage.
I got a Mid Century Modern vibe from this project as you can see in the image below but I can see your architectural design in this too. This was posted by the Last Gentleman on the KCRag showing the building in the skyline. Personally, I think it will be slightly taller.symphonicpoet wrote: I like it. It seems like a neat project. I like the way the fenestration and ledges in the new building respond to the screen of the garage below. It's almost a throwback to streamlined moderne, which is a great style to call out.
Yes. Starbucks in Atlanta seems like a better move, but still. The garage needs some work and I agree that the P&L is underwhelming in terms of design but at least it improves the aesthetics when walking around. The building that Strata will be built on top of will look out of place once this is complete. Also, according to a conversation I had with Kevin Collision, the new office building overlooking Barney Allis Plaza (14th and Wyandotte) will more than likely happen now since he heard the same thing IDAI heard. People at the KCRag are saying that this specific project has grown as well so tons of new Spec office space planned in a tow block area in Downtown KC.The Mayor wrote:Starbucks picked Atlanta (as far as the coverage I saw), which let's be honest, is a wiser choice than KC.chriss752 wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018Interesting that they have been doing some work behind the scenes. Maybe Starbucks will move in like they wanted to. I give this a 95% chance of this happening and the KC City Council will really have to f*** up to see this one go "bye bye".ldai_phs wrote: ↑Dec 14, 2018I’ve been told by pretty good sources that this project will be fully leased before open. I also know today’s announcement comes after some pretty significant, not yet announced, deals have been made in regards to leasing.
Note: this is just the first multi tenant office since 1992. Other single tenant office spaces have been built in the 2000s
I like the office portion, though I agree it does look like a slightly improved One Light. I think my dislike comes from the building underneath it, I've always thought the P&L district was very underwhelming architecturally (outside of H&R Block, I love that building). I also don't like the garage. I also hate the fact KCMO is on the hook for ANOTHER P&L garage, this one costing the city close to $36 million. It would have been nice to see something taller, maybe more along the lines of the office towers Centene is building in St. Louis, but KC couldn't support that height right now. Either way, nice to see spec office space coming online soon.
I imagine this will sail through the Council fairly easily, this is a big deal for KC. However, if what idai said is true and it'll likely be fully leased before it opens then not a dime in additional incentives should be given out on top of that ridiculous parking garage.
