Jackson County Balks at Starting Royals Downtown Ballpark Talks

By Kevin Collison Last month, Royals owner John Sherman expressed frustration about "waiting on a few people" who didn't share the team's urgency about negotiating...

Crossroads Pursues Improvement District to Improve Security, Landscaping

By Kevin Collison The Crossroads Community Association has launched a long-anticipated drive to establish a community improvement district that's intended to increase security, improve landscaping...

Plaza Area Council Now Official, Plans to Boost District’s Next Century

(Editor's note: This article originally was published Jan. 11, 2023) By Kevin Collison A new civic effort to shepherd the Country Club Plaza and environs into...

City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event

(Editor's note: This article originally was published March 22, 2023) By Kevin Collison They were topping off the $140 million Three Light project Tuesday, but big...

Wellness Center Planned for Former Wendell Phillips School Near 18th & Vine

(Editor's note: This article originally was published March 13, 2023) By Kevin Collison The former Wendell Phillips school near the 18th & Vine District is slated...

East-West Streetcar Could Cost $600M, Need New Funding Source

(Editor's note: This article originally was published Feb. 10, 2023) By Kevin Collison Kansas City has reached the end of the track when it comes to...

Four Former KC Mayors Talk Shop at Plaza Library Event

(Editor's note: This article originally was published Jan. 30, 2023) By Kevin Collison It was a unique gathering last week when four former KC mayors discussed...

Royals Ballpark Decision Expected Late Summer, Could Open by 2027

By Kevin Collison Royals owner John Sherman says his club will choose a ballpark location by late summer, adding the delay in deciding between downtown...

KCATA Pulls Plug on High-Rise Plan, Dissolving Development Agency

By Kevin Collison The KCATA has dropped an ambitious high-rise proposal at 10th and Main and is dissolving its transit-oriented development arm, RideKC Development Corp.,...

Developer Rescues Historic Seiden’s Fur Building; What’s Next?

By Kevin Collison Developer Chris Sally has swooped in to save a long-neglected, historic building in the heart of downtown that had been slated to...