Three Downtown Sites Pitched for UMKC Conservatory, Westport H.S. Also Candidate
By Kevin Collison
At least three downtown locations are being pitched for the proposed UMKC Conservatory, including Barney Allis Plaza, according to Downtown Council officials,...
Looking Up in the Crossroads, a Dramatic 14-Story Apartment Proposal
By Kevin Collison
Copaken Brooks is proposing a 14-story apartment tower at 18th and Walnut, a striking addition to the skyline that would replace a...
Proposed Office Project Would ‘Fill Out’ Block Facing Barney Allis Plaza
By Kevin Collison
A development agency got an early look last week at a proposed $114 million project that includes renovating two historic buildings and...
Building Housing Crossroad’s Favorites YJ’s, Birdies Sold
By Kevin Collison
The red-brick building at the corner of the Crossroad Arts District's funkiest retail scene has been sold, leaving unclear the future of...
MAC Properties Plans $78M Project to Revive Troost/Armour Intersection
By Kevin Collison
A bold redevelopment plan that would transform the forlorn intersection of Armour and Troost into a vibrant hub with hundreds of new...
Embassy Suites Anticipates Mid-2020 Opening in Old Federal Reserve
By Kevin Collison
The long-awaited redevelopment of the historic Federal Reserve Bank building into a 321-room Embassy Suites hotel is back on track and is...
J. Rieger Pursuing Ambitious ‘Electric Park’ Project in East Bottoms
By Kevin Collison
The co-founder of Jacob Rieger & Co. distillery is pursuing a visionary concept to renovate the historic Heim Brewery Building in the...
Streetcar Extension ‘Buzz’ Sparks Big Apartment Project at 39th and Main
By Kevin Collison
Construction is expected to begin by late spring on a $34 million residential redevelopment project at 39th and Main, the largest private...
East Crossroads Project Will Likely Include Over 300 Apartments
By Kevin Collison
A development in the works for a two-block site in the East Crossroads will likely include more than 300 apartments and significant...
UMKC Downtown Conservatory Plan Collapses After Losing Key Funding
By Kevin Collison
In a major setback to downtown's cultural ambitions, the planned UMKC Downtown Conservatory has suffered a fatal financial blow, losing a $20...
