Not quite sure what you mean. I’m well aware of their other locations. It’s a relatively new brand with only a handful of chains. I just simply made a point that Kansas City is one of their first forays into the Midwest outside of Chicago. Context is key.ldai_phs wrote: ↑Apr 11, 2020This is the 10th location in the US. The KC location is on the Hyatt website already.Loscher94 wrote:Hyatt’s “Unbound Collection” brand of hotels will be the tenant for the upcoming Kansas City Club building renovation.
It’ll be the first of its kind in the Midwest outside of Chicago and will be a full-service, 4 star property with its own unique branding. Once open, it will arguably be one of KC’s finest hotels to date.
However, with opening be planned in a few months, I’m surprised there’s be so little PR and the booking portal isn’t even open yet but I suppose that could be due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.
https://www.hyatt.com/development/ourbr ... ionbyhyatt
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The "Unbound Collection" hotel will be known as Hotel Kansas City (if the website is a indicator).
In development/business related news, watch out for TMobile|Sprint. I've been informed of some moves behind the scenes that are being considered to make the City of Kansas City play a role in the combined company's future.
In development/business related news, watch out for TMobile|Sprint. I've been informed of some moves behind the scenes that are being considered to make the City of Kansas City play a role in the combined company's future.
Waddell & Reed new headquarters tower:
- Demolition and Grading has been completed
- Concrete piers and shotcrete shoring is underway
- Concrete Superstructure plan is in permit review with the city
The development plan approval ordinance was filed with the city council and is expected to go before committee this week (subject to change due to corona). Additional renderings have been provided (I only uploaded the night time ones).
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- Demolition and Grading has been completed
- Concrete piers and shotcrete shoring is underway
- Concrete Superstructure plan is in permit review with the city
The development plan approval ordinance was filed with the city council and is expected to go before committee this week (subject to change due to corona). Additional renderings have been provided (I only uploaded the night time ones).
I wanna like it, but I just can't. All those large, blank walls are spoiling it.
Could you further elaborate? Do you mean additional investments/grander plans are in the works for KC or are further job cuts to be expected?chriss752 wrote: ↑Apr 14, 2020The "Unbound Collection" hotel will be known as Hotel Kansas City (if the website is a indicator).
In development/business related news, watch out for TMobile|Sprint. I've been informed of some moves behind the scenes that are being considered to make the City of Kansas City play a role in the combined company's future.
It's not my position to spill the beans.Loscher94 wrote: ↑Apr 14, 2020Could you further elaborate? Do you mean additional investments/grander plans are in the works for KC or are further job cuts to be expected?chriss752 wrote: ↑Apr 14, 2020The "Unbound Collection" hotel will be known as Hotel Kansas City (if the website is a indicator).
In development/business related news, watch out for TMobile|Sprint. I've been informed of some moves behind the scenes that are being considered to make the City of Kansas City play a role in the combined company's future.
I like how it's lit up at night but the lack of retail space along 14th is disappointing. That could be a nice street with retail and restaurants going from Wyandotte to Grand. Another thing that I noticed is that the parking garage floors along 14th are blank and don't have glass. Only the Southern facing side does. I guess that's for views from the new Loews Hotel.ldai_phs wrote: ↑Apr 14, 2020Waddell & Reed new headquarters tower:
- Demolition and Grading has been completed
- Concrete piers and shotcrete shoring is underway
- Concrete Superstructure plan is in permit review with the city
The development plan approval ordinance was filed with the city council and is expected to go before committee this week (subject to change due to corona). Additional renderings have been provided (I only uploaded the night time ones).
^^ Chris's phrasing with "City of Kansas City," (Sprint is currently located in Overland Park) leads me to believe that a presence will be announced somewhere on the Missouri side. My uneducated guess would be more tax incentives to shuffle a few more jobs from Johnson County to downtown, but that is 100% speculation on my part. I would find it hard to believe they would completely abandon that huge campus they have in OP, but you never know.
Fortunately, they are not eligible for incentives for any job transfers. However, they could receive incentives for the creation of net new jobs.sc4mayor wrote:^^ Chris's phrasing with "City of Kansas City," (Sprint is currently located in Overland Park) leads me to believe that a presence will be announced somewhere on the Missouri side. My uneducated guess would be more tax incentives to shuffle a few more jobs from Johnson County to downtown, but that is 100% speculation on my part. I would find it hard to believe they would completely abandon that huge campus they have in OP, but you never know.
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^ That may be true, but I'm not ready to give the benefit of the doubt on incentives to a large American company or any jurisdiction on either side of State Line Road considering the history. Plus the city has other incentive tools at their disposal like tax abatement (just to name one). In addition to the $62 million from Missouri, Waddell also received nearly $20 million in abatement from KCMO for their project. I don't believe those incentives are tied to job creation.
I like the Waddell tower myself and think it will make a great addition. Couldn't be happier Waddell is moving downtown (along with about 1,000 souls) and I really hope Sprint ends up with an office downtown...if that's what is even being hinted at here. I just don't want it done on Missouri's tab. Downtown KC is more than strong and vibrant enough to support these types of projects and deals without massive handouts. I'm not saying there should be no incentives, I understand the reality of the situation, but sometimes I just think the city and state are too scared to say no. Granted the same could be said for pretty much every city and state lol.
I like the Waddell tower myself and think it will make a great addition. Couldn't be happier Waddell is moving downtown (along with about 1,000 souls) and I really hope Sprint ends up with an office downtown...if that's what is even being hinted at here. I just don't want it done on Missouri's tab. Downtown KC is more than strong and vibrant enough to support these types of projects and deals without massive handouts. I'm not saying there should be no incentives, I understand the reality of the situation, but sometimes I just think the city and state are too scared to say no. Granted the same could be said for pretty much every city and state lol.
Some Sprint groups have/had offices downtown so a small-medium size presence wouldn't be outside the realm of possibilities.
KC Streetcar Main Street Extension:
Contracts for Design, Pre Construction, Construction Management, and Water/Sewer Relocation are before the city council.
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I am looking forward to my streetcar-centric vacation to KC when this is finished 
1. New Kansas City International Terminal:
Vertical Concrete Columns have been going up for a few weeks and Steel Superstructure for about 2 weeks now.
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2. WR HQ Tower:
Development Plan received full council approval today.
3. $250 million new Broadway (169 Highway) Bridge:
The city council approved funding for a new $250 million bridge over the Missouri River today. This bridge is state-owned and thus the state's full responsibility. Nevertheless, the city has been forced to contribute half of the funds. The Broadway Bridge connects the northland and the downtown airport with downtown Kansas City.
The new bridge will feature expanded pedestrian and cyclist facilities. MODOT expects the project to complete the project by December 1, 2024,
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4. Tracks 215 (Crossroads KC):
TIF for the project was approved today by city council. Developer plans 6 additional projects in the redevelopment area.
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5. KC Streetcar to UMKC:
Pre-construction, Construction Management and Design contracts approved by the full council today.
Vertical Concrete Columns have been going up for a few weeks and Steel Superstructure for about 2 weeks now.
(photo from day 1 of steel)
2. WR HQ Tower:
Development Plan received full council approval today.
3. $250 million new Broadway (169 Highway) Bridge:
The city council approved funding for a new $250 million bridge over the Missouri River today. This bridge is state-owned and thus the state's full responsibility. Nevertheless, the city has been forced to contribute half of the funds. The Broadway Bridge connects the northland and the downtown airport with downtown Kansas City.
The new bridge will feature expanded pedestrian and cyclist facilities. MODOT expects the project to complete the project by December 1, 2024,
Current Bridge
4. Tracks 215 (Crossroads KC):
TIF for the project was approved today by city council. Developer plans 6 additional projects in the redevelopment area.
5. KC Streetcar to UMKC:
Pre-construction, Construction Management and Design contracts approved by the full council today.
^ 3 things regarding this post...
1. Despite the Waddell and Reed building have a suck 14th Street street-level, I'm happy to see it approved. It will be nice to watch another high-rise rise into the sky of Downtown KC. Especially during this uncertain time, and the possibility that 3 Light, 13th and Wyandotte Office, and Strata have been shelved for a little bit, this will be something to watch.
2. Tracks 215/Freighthouse District excites mea. bit. It has the ability to drastically alter that part of the Crossroads with infill and building renovations.
3. I am looking forward to the Streetcar Extension being completed. Will be nice to leave my car at a hotel or airbnb and utilize it to go from the River Market area to the Plaza.
OTHER COMMENT...
- I look forward to the "Greenline" trail being completed. That would be a nice walk to take on a nice day.
1. Despite the Waddell and Reed building have a suck 14th Street street-level, I'm happy to see it approved. It will be nice to watch another high-rise rise into the sky of Downtown KC. Especially during this uncertain time, and the possibility that 3 Light, 13th and Wyandotte Office, and Strata have been shelved for a little bit, this will be something to watch.
2. Tracks 215/Freighthouse District excites mea. bit. It has the ability to drastically alter that part of the Crossroads with infill and building renovations.
3. I am looking forward to the Streetcar Extension being completed. Will be nice to leave my car at a hotel or airbnb and utilize it to go from the River Market area to the Plaza.
OTHER COMMENT...
- I look forward to the "Greenline" trail being completed. That would be a nice walk to take on a nice day.
Lots of information I hadn't seen here about the WR building from the Star:
https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 53686.html
18 floor building, 10 floor 900+ space garage, with 8 floors of office space. $97 million in combined state and local incentives.
Significant concerns from neighbors about the lack of street level activation and the significant amount of parking. The City originally recommended only a 575 space garage. The VP of planning and design for the Downtown Neighborhood Association actually took the rare step of advising City Council members to vote against the project saying it would do more harm than good for the neighborhood. One councilwoman went so far to describe it like this:
https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 53686.html
18 floor building, 10 floor 900+ space garage, with 8 floors of office space. $97 million in combined state and local incentives.
Significant concerns from neighbors about the lack of street level activation and the significant amount of parking. The City originally recommended only a 575 space garage. The VP of planning and design for the Downtown Neighborhood Association actually took the rare step of advising City Council members to vote against the project saying it would do more harm than good for the neighborhood. One councilwoman went so far to describe it like this:
Apparently WR isn't even required to build any parking.“Now they’ve come back with a design that looks like they’re still out in Kansas and still trying to build something that’s going to be in the middle of a wheat field,” Shields said. “This isn’t the middle of a wheat field. This is downtown Kansas City, the heart of our city.
Project was approved by City Council on a 7-6 vote with Mayor Lucas breaking the tie. Both 4th District (Downtown) council members voted against it.According to city staff, Waddell & Reed is not obligated by code to provide any parking at 14th and Baltimore. And the city’s planners recommended a 575-space garage. In an analysis of the project, planners said the design gives “a perception that the intent is simply to get employees in and out by car.”
Reverb posted this on Facebook. Big windows that open up.
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^That's awesome. I have been wondering for a long time why more residential builders don't do something like this, but have never researched it. Those doors are very expensive, but it has to be cheaper than a balcony.
I guess there is the problem of tenants leaving and forgetting to close them prior to a wind-driven downpour. Of course the same would be true of the traditional patio door, but this is much wider.
And then there is the inevitable idiot who will think it's a great idea to have a grill in his living room...
I guess there is the problem of tenants leaving and forgetting to close them prior to a wind-driven downpour. Of course the same would be true of the traditional patio door, but this is much wider.
And then there is the inevitable idiot who will think it's a great idea to have a grill in his living room...
1. City Club Apartments ( KC Crossroads - Streetcar Adjacent):
The west section is pictures. The eastern portion of the building lools about compete with drywall going into the DGX Marketplace.
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2. Atistry KC (Crossroads East)
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3. Reverb - 1800 Walnut (Crossroads - Streetcar Adjacent)
Close up of the tower portion
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Paneling has been installed on the underhangs. I wish they used a lighting system.
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The west section is pictures. The eastern portion of the building lools about compete with drywall going into the DGX Marketplace.
getting ready to install facade
2. Atistry KC (Crossroads East)
3. Reverb - 1800 Walnut (Crossroads - Streetcar Adjacent)
Close up of the tower portion
Paneling has been installed on the underhangs. I wish they used a lighting system.
"The Dylan" - 4711 Belleview (Plaza Westside)
Developers: Unsure. Land owned by Vantrust and Brain
Architect: Action Pact Design
Scope: 366 or 388 unit multi-family apartment. 615 parking spaces
Website: https://thedylanat4711.com
From the late-April CPC Docket:
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Developers: Unsure. Land owned by Vantrust and Brain
Architect: Action Pact Design
Scope: 366 or 388 unit multi-family apartment. 615 parking spaces
Website: https://thedylanat4711.com
From the late-April CPC Docket:
CASE # CD-CPC-2019-00231 – 4711 Belleview – A request to rezoning about 0.5 acre
from District R-1.5 (Residential 1.5) to District MPD (Master Plan Development), for the
purpose of amending the MPD Plan on 1.7 acres at the northeast corner of W.
48th Street and Belleview Avenue.
Applicant: Alex Toye, Action Pact Design Group
The Dylan is a nice looking project. Will add good density to that part of the Plaza area. Good size too. Hope they use high quality facade materials or else this Spanish style building will suck.
In regards to TMobile|Sprint, the new CEO says that Kansas City will play a huge role in expansion plans for the company. That information coincides with what I've been hearing about the company looking at space within the City of KC. Definitely could be another sizable project in the pipeline, so pay attention moving forward. While the KC area is no longer the World HQ for a mobile data company, they'll play a huge role in the future of telecommunications with TMobile.
In regards to TMobile|Sprint, the new CEO says that Kansas City will play a huge role in expansion plans for the company. That information coincides with what I've been hearing about the company looking at space within the City of KC. Definitely could be another sizable project in the pipeline, so pay attention moving forward. While the KC area is no longer the World HQ for a mobile data company, they'll play a huge role in the future of telecommunications with TMobile.
This was posted on KCRAG. First 2 quotes are by a large developer (Block Real Estate). 3rd is from T-Mobile.chriss752 wrote: ↑Apr 19, 2020The Dylan is a nice looking project. Will add good density to that part of the Plaza area. Good size too. Hope they use high quality facade materials or else this Spanish style building will suck.
In regards to TMobile|Sprint, the new CEO says that Kansas City will play a huge role in expansion plans for the company. That information coincides with what I've been hearing about the company looking at space within the City of KC. Definitely could be another sizable project in the pipeline, so pay attention moving forward. While the KC area is no longer the World HQ for a mobile data company, they'll play a huge role in the future of telecommunications with TMobile.
in a different section....."With the recent approval by the Department of Justice, the Sprint/T-Mobile merger, which was a $26.5 billion deal, is expected to generate as many as 1,500 to 2,000 new jobs for Kansas City as T-Mobile looks to take advantage of a marketplace that is attracting a larger share of college graduates. "
"T-Mobile, Inc. and Sprint Corp. announced the combined company will add five new customer experience centers throughout the U.S. and each center promises an average of 1,000 new jobs. The Overland Park headquarters facility will be the first of the five new locations and it will be “a new addition” to the existing campus. At this point it’s unclear whether the center would be new construction or filling an existing building. T-Mobile CEO John Leger said in a release, “This is an awesome community that is already going to be New T-Mobile’s secondary home! I can’t wait for the New T-Mobile to become an even bigger part of this community and to personally welcome an amazing group of employees to the Magenta squad-and bring even more to the team!”
and from T-Mobile itself
https://www.t-mobile.com/news/supercharged-uncarrier-moves
Other New T-Mobile Commitments: creating five new Customer Experience Centers to support customers, including building new care facilities near Fresno, Calif., Kansas City, KS, and Rochester, NY;
Reverb posted these on their Instagram story... renderings of the 14th floor lounge area. Looks good to me. Views should be spectacular.
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I love the Reverb massing and overall design, but think it's a huge miss to not have those overhang walls be all glass.
1. NorthPoint Development's CORE Berkley Riverfront Apartments:
4 story, 353 unit development on parcel 12 at Port KC's Berkley Riverfront.
Port KC approved bonds for this project this week. Development Plan & Grading have been submitted to KCMO and are under review. Bidding for construction scopes is underway as well. Northwestern Mutual & Northpoint are moving forward with construction despite Corona and expect to start this summer.
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2. 5th & Main North East Corner (City Market - Streetcar Adjacent):
Flaherty & Collins plans a large development on this city-owned parcel. 300 units, 30k sqft of office on top floor, 5k sqft retail. 450 parking spaces (includes 160 for public). Flaherty & Collins will also develop a 50+ unit, 100% affordable project at the Riverfront under a package deal. This developer also built Union @ Berkley Riverfront and The Yards in West Bottoms.
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3. 5th & Main South West & South East Corner (City Market - Streetcar Adjacent):
KC Reality and EPC plan a large senior housing project. City Staff noted this is advancing with “specific details” and financing commitments are close to finalized.
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4. 46 Penn Centre (Country Club Plaza):
Class A office building developed by BLOCK with 220,000 sqft office space, 11,000 sqft of retail space, and parking. The building is topped out and new nighttime renderings were published. The building is around 60-80% pre-leased so far.
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4 story, 353 unit development on parcel 12 at Port KC's Berkley Riverfront.
Port KC approved bonds for this project this week. Development Plan & Grading have been submitted to KCMO and are under review. Bidding for construction scopes is underway as well. Northwestern Mutual & Northpoint are moving forward with construction despite Corona and expect to start this summer.
2. 5th & Main North East Corner (City Market - Streetcar Adjacent):
Flaherty & Collins plans a large development on this city-owned parcel. 300 units, 30k sqft of office on top floor, 5k sqft retail. 450 parking spaces (includes 160 for public). Flaherty & Collins will also develop a 50+ unit, 100% affordable project at the Riverfront under a package deal. This developer also built Union @ Berkley Riverfront and The Yards in West Bottoms.
3. 5th & Main South West & South East Corner (City Market - Streetcar Adjacent):
KC Reality and EPC plan a large senior housing project. City Staff noted this is advancing with “specific details” and financing commitments are close to finalized.
4. 46 Penn Centre (Country Club Plaza):
Class A office building developed by BLOCK with 220,000 sqft office space, 11,000 sqft of retail space, and parking. The building is topped out and new nighttime renderings were published. The building is around 60-80% pre-leased so far.
