46 Madison "The Madison" - KC Plaza:
Plans filed with City Planning Comission. About 230' tall per the plans. 238 units, no incentives.
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Plans filed with City Planning Comission. About 230' tall per the plans. 238 units, no incentives.
This 46 Madison proposal has been around for awhile, yeah? Coming back from the dead?
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^BizJournal says Jan 4 change review with City and then a review of financing will follow. Seems to be moving forward but anything could kill it like maybe NIMBYs. Helps that there are no incentives involved.
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... noake.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... noake.html
Put on the backburner while Block built his latest office tower. Now its back and much talleraprice wrote: ↑Nov 23, 2021This 46 Madison proposal has been around for awhile, yeah? Coming back from the dead?
Cordish's Power & Light head said today that the private sector match for the $160 million South Loop Cap Park has been achieved. Now they need infra bill match. Not sure what the exact breakdowns are.
The KC Beacon - How economic development happens in Kansas City
https://thebeacon.media/stories/2021/11 ... nsas-city/
https://thebeacon.media/stories/2021/11 ... nsas-city/
New Crown Center office tower approved for incentives tonight. Pre-development meeting filed with the City this week.
This will be 11 floor, 150k sqft with the anchor tenant being Fidelity.
This will be 11 floor, 150k sqft with the anchor tenant being Fidelity.
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That is being skewered by the media for how awful a deal it is for KC taxpayers.
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To be expected. And some are worshipping that one "no" vote for her courage.KansasCitian wrote: ↑Dec 13, 2021That is being skewered by the media for how awful a deal it is for KC taxpayers.
Google bought another 200 acres in the Northland.
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... -sale.html
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Cerner in talks with Oracle about being purchased.
Could be bad news for KC.
Could be bad news for KC.
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^Could be really bad, could be great if Oracle invests into KC, perhaps another general Oracle hub given the MegaTIF for Cerner campus (largest ever in country I think). KC's huge push into data centers might entice Oracle to invest in a new DC region as well, broader than Cerner. It's a loss of yet another F1000 HQ either way if approved but obviously unknown what they plan.
AC Rialto Hotel - Central Business District, Grand Blvd
$65 million project to renovate a 13-floor historic building into a 240 Room AC Mariott Hotel. LCRA approved a 10-year incentive package this week. Some environmental remediation appears to have started (construction chute up for a few weeks already).
Expanding Transit in KC
The study to expand rail to North Kansas City has officially kicked off. KCATA in partnership with KC Streetcar Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and MARC are close to announcing a regional transit plan. Hope to get it to the ballot by November 2023. Will likely include regional bus and rail.
1400KC Office Tower - CBD, 2 blocks to Streetcar
Construction is really progressing nicely.
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Three Light KC - CBD, streetcar adjacent
Not a lot of progress on this one. Strong winds given as the reason for the slowdown.
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$65 million project to renovate a 13-floor historic building into a 240 Room AC Mariott Hotel. LCRA approved a 10-year incentive package this week. Some environmental remediation appears to have started (construction chute up for a few weeks already).
Expanding Transit in KC
The study to expand rail to North Kansas City has officially kicked off. KCATA in partnership with KC Streetcar Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and MARC are close to announcing a regional transit plan. Hope to get it to the ballot by November 2023. Will likely include regional bus and rail.
1400KC Office Tower - CBD, 2 blocks to Streetcar
Construction is really progressing nicely.
Three Light KC - CBD, streetcar adjacent
Not a lot of progress on this one. Strong winds given as the reason for the slowdown.
This shows 2019-2020 growth. You can find 2020 Census data but I don’t have the time right now. STL City and County aren’t growing but the counties outside are. KC’s core counties are growing. This map isn’t uber helpful because it’s % growth and not # growth. Those small counties growing quickly are not adding many new residents.whitherSTL wrote:Is Missouri’s population growth from KC or SW MO?
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Just got back from KC for my annual after-Christmas trip. Things were rolling in the evenings when I was there (especially at the Plaza). Here are some project updates as well as something extra special...
Oak Tower Could Be Restored
It's been a dream of many that the Oak Tower would be restored to its original appearance. It was clad in a weird stucco some time ago and has remained in that state for decades. Back in October, I sent the drone up and got close to some of the original detailing that still shows up. If the building is restored, 30% of the building will remain office space and the other 70% will be residential.
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Waddell and Reed/1400 Baltimore
The building seems to be mostly done. It was lit up at night but still doesn't have any of the decorative lighting features.
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Tracks 215
This project down in the Crossroads on 22nd Street has started construction. Well, sort of. The site is fenced off and some dirt piles are there. Milhaus is developing this.
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Riverfront
The Core Apartment project at the Berkley Riverfront Park is coming along.
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North Plaza Hotels
This dual brand Aloft and "Cascade" Hotel is moving along, but slowly. The crane looks nice at night.
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Oxbow North KC
This big building is going up quickly. It'll be the second tallest building in North Kansas City upon completion next fall. This is one of the projects that could give a hint at what North Kansas City will look like in the future if they go for higher density apartment developments in their Downtown area. Especially if the streetcar is extended up there, projects like this will become more common place.
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Oak Tower Could Be Restored
It's been a dream of many that the Oak Tower would be restored to its original appearance. It was clad in a weird stucco some time ago and has remained in that state for decades. Back in October, I sent the drone up and got close to some of the original detailing that still shows up. If the building is restored, 30% of the building will remain office space and the other 70% will be residential.
Waddell and Reed/1400 Baltimore
The building seems to be mostly done. It was lit up at night but still doesn't have any of the decorative lighting features.
Tracks 215
This project down in the Crossroads on 22nd Street has started construction. Well, sort of. The site is fenced off and some dirt piles are there. Milhaus is developing this.
Riverfront
The Core Apartment project at the Berkley Riverfront Park is coming along.
North Plaza Hotels
This dual brand Aloft and "Cascade" Hotel is moving along, but slowly. The crane looks nice at night.
Oxbow North KC
This big building is going up quickly. It'll be the second tallest building in North Kansas City upon completion next fall. This is one of the projects that could give a hint at what North Kansas City will look like in the future if they go for higher density apartment developments in their Downtown area. Especially if the streetcar is extended up there, projects like this will become more common place.
Streetcar extension
Rail deliveries started this morning:
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Images and video via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BuildKCSC/status/1478389425386233863?s=20
Rail deliveries started this morning:
Images and video via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BuildKCSC/status/1478389425386233863?s=20
5th & Main NW Corner (Streetcar Adjacent):
This is a 13 floor, $75 million residential tower in River Market. Incentive approval at Port KC committee meeting this week, final step is the board approval (usually at the end of the month). The project is now 300 units with 260 parking spaces ( 0.7 resident parking to unit ratio). 140 parking spaces REMOVED per neighborhood request for LESS parking. They will also renovate the park to the north of the site. FAA is expected to sign off on the building height and the city is working to get blanket approval for taller developments in River Market. Work is expected to begin this fall.
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River Front Soccer Stadium (Streetcar Extension Adjacent):
Ground clearing has started for this $70 million project. 11,000 seat soccer stadium with KC Current women's soccer team as the main tenant (a first). Construction start 2022 with 2024 season opener. KC Streetcar announced the riverfront expansion is going to add 1,000 feet of rail to better serve fans going to games. A phase 2 passing the stadium and going to Isle of Capri Casino is in the design phase. This is an asset the region is advertising in their World Cup bid
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https://www.npr.org/2021/10/27/10498205 ... ens-soccer
This is a 13 floor, $75 million residential tower in River Market. Incentive approval at Port KC committee meeting this week, final step is the board approval (usually at the end of the month). The project is now 300 units with 260 parking spaces ( 0.7 resident parking to unit ratio). 140 parking spaces REMOVED per neighborhood request for LESS parking. They will also renovate the park to the north of the site. FAA is expected to sign off on the building height and the city is working to get blanket approval for taller developments in River Market. Work is expected to begin this fall.
River Front Soccer Stadium (Streetcar Extension Adjacent):
Ground clearing has started for this $70 million project. 11,000 seat soccer stadium with KC Current women's soccer team as the main tenant (a first). Construction start 2022 with 2024 season opener. KC Streetcar announced the riverfront expansion is going to add 1,000 feet of rail to better serve fans going to games. A phase 2 passing the stadium and going to Isle of Capri Casino is in the design phase. This is an asset the region is advertising in their World Cup bid
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/27/10498205 ... ens-soccer
Google Data Center - Kansas City Northland:
Google acquired more land at the Hunt Midwest Business Center in December and now owns 315 acres there. Google's plans for a data center were first announced in 2019. It was then reported that the first phase would cost $600 million to construct with future phases totaling up to $25 billion. Port KC incentives have already been approved for this project.
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2021/12/17/google-shalerock-data-center-northland-land-sale.html
Golden Plains Technology Park - Kansas City Northland:
Infrastructure and groundwork has started on Phase 1 (Project Velvet) of this data center complex. The tenant has not been identified but is rumored to be Facebook.
The full complex is 5.5 million sqft across 766 acre data center complex at the far north end of Kansas City, Missouri. Construction started in 2021 and is expected to wrap up in 2032. Developed by Diode Ventures and Constructed by Burns & Mac. Kansas City, MO approved revenue bonds of up to $103.7 billion last year.
Google acquired more land at the Hunt Midwest Business Center in December and now owns 315 acres there. Google's plans for a data center were first announced in 2019. It was then reported that the first phase would cost $600 million to construct with future phases totaling up to $25 billion. Port KC incentives have already been approved for this project.
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2021/12/17/google-shalerock-data-center-northland-land-sale.html
Golden Plains Technology Park - Kansas City Northland:
Infrastructure and groundwork has started on Phase 1 (Project Velvet) of this data center complex. The tenant has not been identified but is rumored to be Facebook.
The full complex is 5.5 million sqft across 766 acre data center complex at the far north end of Kansas City, Missouri. Construction started in 2021 and is expected to wrap up in 2032. Developed by Diode Ventures and Constructed by Burns & Mac. Kansas City, MO approved revenue bonds of up to $103.7 billion last year.
Google is in technical discussions with the City of Kansas City about the construction and operations of their "industrial facility." Assume this means construction & permitting process and support infrastructure. City Council to approve an NDA with Google.ldai_phs wrote: ↑Jan 15, 2022Google Data Center - Kansas City Northland:
Google acquired more land at the Hunt Midwest Business Center in December and now owns 315 acres there. Google's plans for a data center were first announced in 2019. It was then reported that the first phase would cost $600 million to construct with future phases totaling up to $25 billion. Port KC incentives have already been approved for this project.
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2021/12/17/google-shalerock-data-center-northland-land-sale.html
Golden Plains Technology Park - Kansas City Northland:
Infrastructure and groundwork has started on Phase 1 (Project Velvet) of this data center complex. The tenant has not been identified but is rumored to be Facebook.
The full complex is 5.5 million sqft across 766 acre data center complex at the far north end of Kansas City, Missouri. Construction started in 2021 and is expected to wrap up in 2032. Developed by Diode Ventures and Constructed by Burns & Mac. Kansas City, MO approved revenue bonds of up to $103.7 billion last year.
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Staying in KC for the weekend (Go Bills)
First time exploring the Union Hill neighborhood. All I can say is ROAD DIET.
31st street is a nice little commercial corridor, with a four lane stroad running through it. Same with Cherry St. It’s interesting how vibrant the area is and one block over on the 3000 block of Cherry it’s totally desolate despite a nice street wall on both sides of the street.
Also the J. Rieger tour is worth every penny.
First time exploring the Union Hill neighborhood. All I can say is ROAD DIET.
31st street is a nice little commercial corridor, with a four lane stroad running through it. Same with Cherry St. It’s interesting how vibrant the area is and one block over on the 3000 block of Cherry it’s totally desolate despite a nice street wall on both sides of the street.
Also the J. Rieger tour is worth every penny.
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^I haven't been back to that neighborhood in awhile. We used to hit up the bars around 31st and Oak--I believe they call (or called) it Martini Corner. As of late I've spent more time hitting up the microbreweries in the Crossroads or the bars and restaurants near 39th Street and State Line Road--can't remember that area's name.
Edit: Looks like that area is called Volker/Midtown Westport per Google maps. Which makes sense we usually Uber to 39th and wander over to Westport for a bit.
Edit: Looks like that area is called Volker/Midtown Westport per Google maps. Which makes sense we usually Uber to 39th and wander over to Westport for a bit.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politic ... 99348.html
Kansas City "discussing" new downtown Royals stadium, interstate removal, and an interstate cap.
Kansas City "discussing" new downtown Royals stadium, interstate removal, and an interstate cap.
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^It's crazy that Kansas City's 3 sports stadiums are 14 miles from downtown (Kauffman and Arrowhead) and 8,5 miles from downtown (Children's Mercy Park--MLS)
It would be like St. Louis having the soccer stadium going in Brentwood while our baseball and hockey teams played in Fairview Heights.
KC's central corridor has a lot going for it already but moving the Royals downtown would be a game changer.
It would be like St. Louis having the soccer stadium going in Brentwood while our baseball and hockey teams played in Fairview Heights.
KC's central corridor has a lot going for it already but moving the Royals downtown would be a game changer.
I'm always for Downtown ballparks, and it's odd how KC has built all their stadiums outside of the downtown area, but I was just at Kauffman Field last season and it is a beautiful ballpark. Would suck to see it go. One of the cooler designs around, very underrated.
Having no transit to it and being in the middle of a huge parking lot was absolutely not fun, but the stadium itself is pretty nice.
If they move it downtown I hope they keep a similar unique design, along with the fountains and the "crown" scoreboard.
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Having no transit to it and being in the middle of a huge parking lot was absolutely not fun, but the stadium itself is pretty nice.
If they move it downtown I hope they keep a similar unique design, along with the fountains and the "crown" scoreboard.
