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by Midtownkid
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Midtown Area Apartment Boom
Replies: 456
Views: 179118

Re: Midtown Area Apartment Boom

The Carmen Building was nominated to the City's Historic Register at Friday's Historic Preservation Commission meeting. It goes to city council next. The owner of the property claimed they want to build a 'very nice' 15-story apartment building on the site. Developer is from Lenexa. Said something a...
by Midtownkid
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Sad...
Replies: 52
Views: 1918

Re: Sad...

moderne wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:03 pm There is plenty of space available on the arterials where there is already historic mid rises to be lots more mid rise to re-densify the area.

Yes!
by Midtownkid
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Sad...
Replies: 52
Views: 1918

Re: Sad...

Anyway back to Austin, I was just saying that policies such as ending minimum parking requirements, eliminating single-family zoning and allowing up to three homes on each residential lot have helped encourage development which resulted in a small decrease in housing costs. I don't see either of th...
by Midtownkid
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Sad...
Replies: 52
Views: 1918

Re: Sad...

Anyway back to Austin, I was just saying that policies such as ending minimum parking requirements, eliminating single-family zoning and allowing up to three homes on each residential lot have helped encourage development which resulted in a small decrease in housing costs. I don't see either of th...
by Midtownkid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Urban Living
Topic: Why is the Crossroads an “Arts” District?
Replies: 11
Views: 561

Re: Why is the Crossroads an “Arts” District?

One major thing is the PIEA that is in place to support any arts-related business district. https://kccrossroads.org/crossroads-arts-piea/ "The Crossroads Arts PIEA is a tax abatement program in the Crossroads Arts District specifically designed for properties with arts and cultural uses, inclu...
by Midtownkid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)
Replies: 3315
Views: 711578

Re: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)

travis and patrick opening a steakhouse on the ground level facing Baltimore and soon to be cap - 1587 Prime Hope they do OK. Seems to be kind of a saturated market in KC. It will compete directly with the place in the P&L District. I feel like our high end (expense check) steakhouse market may...
by Midtownkid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: 1587 Prime - Steakhouse in Loews Hotel
Replies: 4
Views: 441

1587 Prime - Steakhouse in Loews Hotel

Mahomes and Kelce are bringing a swanky new steakhouse to the Loews Hotel. Looks really nice! https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/patrick-mahomes-teaming-up-with-travis-kelce-to-open-new-restaurant-in-kansas-city/ar-BB1jTHFv?rc=1&ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=4de42c72f5404255beffbdacd5a0832a&a...
by Midtownkid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Parade Park
Replies: 15
Views: 1214

Re: Parade Park

Well, that's uninspiring. Appreciate the density, but the massing and acres of surface parking are rough for creating a neighborhood. At least the buildings front the street with parking 'hidden' within the block. What do you expect? Structured parking? That would be way too expensive for this type...
by Midtownkid
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: New Stadiums Discussion
Topic: Downtown Baseball Stadium
Replies: 8385
Views: 8066028

Re: Downtown Baseball Stadium

What if the new Royals stadium included a large art gallery that faced Grand? It could be programmed and open all year. Some of the art could be sports related, but I think it would be cool to be more diverse than that. Why not create a space for Green Dirt and maybe some of the other displaced busi...
by Midtownkid
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: wtf is happening to w. 39th?!
Replies: 596
Views: 181962

Re: wtf is happening to w. 39th?!

I feel as though many of the SFHs around 39th could use replacing. I’m not saying a new 2+5 but at least some walk ups or row homes. The housing stock is not always in great shape. similar to north plaza in that regard Leave my beautiful neighborhood alone! I don't see what needs replacing. I am re...
by Midtownkid
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: East Side Development
Replies: 146
Views: 86034

Re: East Side Development

22nd is not an easy street to have good frontage on in this exact spot. There is a big grade change here.
by Midtownkid
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: East Side Development
Replies: 146
Views: 86034

Re: East Side Development

This proposal looks nice. With all the modern new houses nearby I like to see this contrast. It's right by Belger Crane Yard Studios. Good location!
by Midtownkid
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Misc Crossroads News
Replies: 3496
Views: 1736811

Re: Misc Crossroads News

Always liked this building, but I think it would be better as housing. It always seemed half empty (not sure if it is).
by Midtownkid
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1478078

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

I see some ppl on social media calling for the plaza to be demolished to make way for a new Royals stadium. Really? Really!? People really don't appreciate what we have. The Plaza as a built-environment is nearly perfect. (ample parking that is all hidden away, beautiful landscaping, attractive buil...
by Midtownkid
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1478078

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

msmith011 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:47 am Forever 21 is closing per Joyce Smith: https://x.com/JoyceKC/status/1762262054465913017?s=20
No loss. That's a prime space. Hopefully they will get a less common retailer on there.
by Midtownkid
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Southmoreland
Replies: 87
Views: 46716

Re: Southmoreland

The case to preserve 4526 Warwick continues. The owners claimed 'economic hardship' to allow for the demolition of the grand old house. The case was heard at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Friday and was denied. The next step may be court. The house is safe for now. https://fox4kc.c...
by Midtownkid
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Westport
Replies: 2812
Views: 731205

Re: Westport

CAVA is 'temporarily' closing. Their plan is to expand their food and drink options.

Hope they do come back. I haven't been in a while, but I've always enjoyed it.

Has anything opened in the old Julep space?
by Midtownkid
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: New Stadiums Discussion
Topic: Downtown Baseball Stadium
Replies: 8385
Views: 8066028

Re: Downtown Baseball Stadium

https://deadspin.com/kansas-city-royals ... 1851261353

This is gaining National attention.
by Midtownkid
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: New Stadiums Discussion
Topic: Downtown Baseball Stadium
Replies: 8385
Views: 8066028

Re: Downtown Baseball Stadium

DColeKC wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:56 pm
All three light buildings have won numerous awards for their designs.
What awards did 2 Light get? That building is a DOG. The rooftop equipment isn't even screened. Looks like shit!
by Midtownkid
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: New Stadiums Discussion
Topic: Downtown Baseball Stadium
Replies: 8385
Views: 8066028

Re: Downtown Baseball Stadium

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