^Makes sense to post here only notable above avg projects or where KC is making major strides as well as challenges. Not daily updates.
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I like reading about KC updates. More than any other non-STL city (besides Columbia MO if that counts)
It's only one thread. Activity is activity.
It's only one thread. Activity is activity.
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i enjoy the KC project updates in this thread as well. it's the frequent city-city stat comparisons outside of this thread that i find transparent and annoying.
Large $110 million mixed use project planned for midtown by Mac Properties
“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.
The $110 million project also would renovate the old New Yorker apartment building at 3521 Baltimore Ave., adapt the US Bank office building at the corner into retail, offices and residential, and build two smaller apartment buildings at Armour and Baltimore.
In all, about 425 apartments, many of them intended to serve the workforce and affordable housing market, and 45,000 square feet of commercial and retail space is being contemplated.”
Source: https://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/ ... streetcar/
“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.
The $110 million project also would renovate the old New Yorker apartment building at 3521 Baltimore Ave., adapt the US Bank office building at the corner into retail, offices and residential, and build two smaller apartment buildings at Armour and Baltimore.
In all, about 425 apartments, many of them intended to serve the workforce and affordable housing market, and 45,000 square feet of commercial and retail space is being contemplated.”
Source: https://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/ ... streetcar/
Will be a nice change for that block. Mac practically owns all of Armour from Troost to Broadway, so I imagine this one will be of extreme top notch design since it's at a major intersection and at a streetcar stop.
BLS has published July numbers. Record high employment and labor force.
Labor Force is up again.
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Kansas City employment was also up in July.
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Labor Force is up again.
Kansas City employment was also up in July.
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^The notable jump in labor force along with higher employment than ever (US avg still well below 2019 level) may indicate more KC in-migration than normal. Though BLS often revises the data months later. KC employment (with this methodology, BLS has two) is proportionally taking off even better than several hot southern markets like DFW, ATL, Austin, Nashville and others - relative to 2019 peak that is.
BTW, best to post sources, click on the Back Data and the States to left for other markets...
https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.mo_kansascity_msa.htm
BTW, best to post sources, click on the Back Data and the States to left for other markets...
https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.mo_kansascity_msa.htm
Westport Manor project is back in play and planning on starting early 2022.
https://cityscenekc.com/big-westport-mi ... and-hotel/
The plans include a hotel with 190 rooms, 220 apartments, 20000 sqft of restaurant and 7200 of other retail space, and a rooftop garden.
Should really help increase density in Westport and hopefully catalyze development on other nearby parking lots.
https://cityscenekc.com/big-westport-mi ... and-hotel/
The plans include a hotel with 190 rooms, 220 apartments, 20000 sqft of restaurant and 7200 of other retail space, and a rooftop garden.
Should really help increase density in Westport and hopefully catalyze development on other nearby parking lots.
Three Light foundations underway. B&B Theatre signage is going up so I assume the renovation is almost done.
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Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment
City Manager has directed a redesign of the project. He has requested parking to be increased from 500 spaces to at least 700. There will also be supports for a 300 unit highrise which will be developed on the west side of the BAP. New designs will be approved by council in December or January with construction starting next summer.
City Manager has directed a redesign of the project. He has requested parking to be increased from 500 spaces to at least 700. There will also be supports for a 300 unit highrise which will be developed on the west side of the BAP. New designs will be approved by council in December or January with construction starting next summer.
Royals are expected to discuss plans for a downtown stadium at today's press conference.
Royals Press conference at 2pm today.pattimagee wrote:Oh wow
Mayor tweeted this
https://twitter.com/quintonlucaskc/stat ... 39264?s=21
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This was never a true plan, just a "what could be" vision, but still gives some fun ideas on what could be for downtown KC:
https://ballparkdigest.com/2020/01/31/p ... -ballpark/
Quick edit - wow did the first rendering image in that article not age well. If you read the article, look for the sign the fan is holding up with blue letters.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2020/01/31/p ... -ballpark/
Quick edit - wow did the first rendering image in that article not age well. If you read the article, look for the sign the fan is holding up with blue letters.
First initial tenants disclosed for food/retail in the new KCI terminal as well as additional renderings of other potential options. A myriad of high quality of both and national brands.
On a side note, can anyone confirm if a premium lounge is in the works? There has been scant info and not all diagrams show the lounge. I’ve heard some rumblings that Delta is interested in opening but for now it’s been described as a general lounge. If KC is eventually going to attract long haul flights a lounge is a must.
The new terminal will be light years better than the current arrangement. Laughably pitiful when in comparison.
On a side note, can anyone confirm if a premium lounge is in the works? There has been scant info and not all diagrams show the lounge. I’ve heard some rumblings that Delta is interested in opening but for now it’s been described as a general lounge. If KC is eventually going to attract long haul flights a lounge is a must.
The new terminal will be light years better than the current arrangement. Laughably pitiful when in comparison.
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"On a side note, can anyone confirm if a premium lounge is in the works? "
Am thinking airlines usually drive that, not the airport operations. And typically when establishing a hub.
Am thinking airlines usually drive that, not the airport operations. And typically when establishing a hub.
KC Star reporter saying a soccer stadium downtown is in the works.
Sherman announced they are starting to think about the future and downtown. Internal analysis is underway and it’s more than just an idea/concept now.ldai_phs wrote:Royals are expected to discuss plans for a downtown stadium at today's press conference.
Mahomes (co-owner) came out and said he wants Royals downtown. Other owners are also downtown backers. Mayor and County said they are excited to work on the future of Royals Stadium.
Not necessarily. You don’t need an airline tenant to build a lounge. Secondly many non hub stations have lounges from IND to STL. I brought up the topic because a general use premium lounge has long been included in the design process but there’s been little mention of it compared to the upcoming sensory rooms and the location of it keeps changing.hobo digitale wrote: ↑Sep 18, 2021"On a side note, can anyone confirm if a premium lounge is in the works? "
Am thinking airlines usually drive that, not the airport operations. And typically when establishing a hub.
I don’t think that’s true. Unlike the other spaces, lounges need some sort of tenant so you can’t announce anything until the tenants are ready to. Concessions was only just announced.the location of it keeps changing.
Not sure if I understood you correctly but again, you don’t need an airline to build a lounge. Ever heard of Plaza Premium, Dimensions, Aspire, Centurion, etc? There are numerous independent operators not beholden to an airline/credit card company. Just pay the entrance fee, make a reservation and you’re in. That’s what KCI is planning to build. But you’re right it’s probably early in the game.
Unified Government of Wyandotte County & KC Kansas along with University of Kansas Medical Center are funding/backing the study of an exension across state line. This would be the first east/west extension of the streetcar.