Iconic Katz Cat to Grin Again in Downtown KC
(Editor's note: This article originally was published Aug. 31, 2022)
By Kevin Collison
The Katz Drug Store sign, a one-time iconic streetscape fixture in Kansas City...
Ziplines, Aerial Park Envisioned for Hy-Vee Arena ‘Space Frame’
By Kevin Collison
When Helmut Jahn designed the unique, external framework supporting the roof at the former Kemper Arena 50 years ago, it's doubtful he...
Rave Reviews for New KC Airport ‘Art’ Terminal at Dry Run
(Editor's note: CityScene generally doesn't go as far north as KCI, but when your scribe was picked to be a pretend passenger and fly...
Union Station Named Among ‘Most Beautiful Train Stations’ in the World
(Editor's note: This article originally was published Aug. 9, 2022. The Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade will culminate with a rally in front of Union...
After Years of Resolve, Backwater Bridge to Become Leisure Destination
By Kevin Collison
Mike Zeller's dogged pursuit of his vision to convert a rusty backwater bridge in the West Bottoms into a major entertainment destination...
Potential Super Bowl Celebration Carries Super Price Tag
By Kevin Collison
Being a successful NFL city doesn't come cheap.
The estimated cost to city taxpayers for a hoped-for Feb. 15 celebration should the Chiefs...
Larks Landing Downtown, New ‘Active’ Entertainment Franchise
By Kevin Collison
A new "active entertainment" concept that offers affordable, easy social activities including shuffleboard and arcade games with multiple players is planned for...
City Spending $3M for NFL Draft, Big Economic Payoff Expected
(UPDATED Feb. 10 with more details from an NFL press release:)
"In partnership with the Kansas City Sports Commission and the Kansas City Chiefs, the...
Pedestrian Plaza Plan to Enliven 18th and Vine District
By Kevin Collison
The 18th and Vine District is looking forward to transforming its main drag into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that can be closed...
Steamboat Arabia Museum Scuttles St. Charles Deal, Still Seeks New Port
By Kevin Collison
A plan to ship the Steamboat Arabia Museum downriver to St. Charles has run aground, scuttled by a change in course by...
