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by kcexpress
Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Why tear down a functioning well occupied office building?
Replies: 10
Views: 2325

Re: Why tear down a functioning well occupied office building?

Hate to say this, but good riddance to that building. I've delivered inside that building many times. While I admit that it displaces the occupants in there, access is horrible...even with the parking garage in the back.
by kcexpress
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:33 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Waddell & Reed - 14th & Baltimore
Replies: 1216
Views: 327769

Re: OFFICIAL - Waddell & Reed - 14th & Baltimore

The building will be completed as planned. No Waddell and Reed, but in due time, a tenant will reside there.
by kcexpress
Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Trumans-Marketplace Update
Replies: 19
Views: 10717

Re: Trumans-Marketplace Update

^^^^^^^ Would love to see the former K-Mart site redeveloped. They need another grocery store. Price Chopper shouldn't be the only store in Grandview. Hy-Vee, Aldi, Sun Fresh, etc, could easily take over that whole area.
by kcexpress
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: White Oak
Replies: 2
Views: 3059

Re: White Oak

Is this the White Oak Plaza in Blue Springs where the new Price Chopper is going in??
by kcexpress
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)
Replies: 3315
Views: 711862

Re: New Convention Hotel

Personally, I think a taller, skinnier building would be less obstructive than a shorter, wider one. I liked the original design much better. I hate the idea that, after 25 years of trying to land a state of the art convention center hotel, this this the best "cost cutting " design that th...
by kcexpress
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: What "hole" would you fill downtown?
Replies: 17
Views: 4663

Re: What "hole" would you fill downtown?

One of my biggest personal eyesores would be imploded and redeveloped. That would be former KC Public Library / KC School District, which borders 12th, McGee, 13th, and Oak Streets. sorry, but it will be renovated. Good news. While I don't like the building or it's design so much, it's still a very...
by kcexpress
Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: What "hole" would you fill downtown?
Replies: 17
Views: 4663

Re: What "hole" would you fill downtown?

One of my biggest personal eyesores would be imploded and redeveloped. That would be former KC Public Library / KC School District, which borders 12th, McGee, 13th, and Oak Streets. On a 150-200 million dollar budget, I would completely demolish the 10 story building and parking garage, and replace ...
by kcexpress
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - The Grand (former Traders on Grand)
Replies: 126
Views: 58828

Re: Traders on Grand

One of the top 10 ugly buildings downtown. I hope this happens 2 other top 10 fugly buildings. 1) Oak Tower 2) Old Federal Reserve (north side) Sorry...Nothing comes even close to the AT&T Long Lines Building!! I've always nicknamed it "the sore thumb of downtown", because that's exac...
by kcexpress
Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: On-going downtown development projects
Replies: 442
Views: 292406

Re: On-going downtown development projects

I would be fine if they demolished the old library building at 1301 McGee and put a mixed use development there. There's more than enough room to put up a 35-45 story hotel / condo with a parking garage and more retail /eateries at ground level!! :twisted: 1301 McGee? Which building are you talking...
by kcexpress
Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: On-going downtown development projects
Replies: 442
Views: 292406

Re: On-going downtown development projects

I would be fine if they demolished the old library building at 1301 McGee and put a mixed use development there. There's more than enough room to put up a 35-45 story hotel / condo with a parking garage and more retail /eateries at ground level!! :twisted:
by kcexpress
Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Truman's Marketplace
Replies: 9
Views: 5165

Re: Truman's Marketplace

So what the hell is going on with Truman's Marketplace??? Still nothing going on.... This was supposed to be completed in 2015...Yet, what businesses are left are still open. Nothing has been started. Is this what I should come to expect with Grandview?
by kcexpress
Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gay marriage
Replies: 263
Views: 60096

Re: Gay marriage

Any possibilities of repealing the 2004 law in Missouri defining marriage between one man, one woman? Would love to sign a petition if one comes around
by kcexpress
Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Bannister Mall/Cerner
Replies: 971
Views: 277760

Re: Bannister Mall/Three Trails Development

kcmetro wrote:Damn, wish they were building something downtown.
I was feeling the same way, but very happy they're choosing a site that has been depressed for years. I hope they use every bit of space available. I can't wait to see diagrams!!
by kcexpress
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: 2013 downtown housing report
Replies: 45
Views: 7182

Re: 2013 downtown housing report

The Board of Education Building might go residential at some point, and the former library space could be retail or commercial. I know the City looked at that building at one point, but I don't think they were interested. The old library space probably needs to be completely gutted. . I've been in ...
by kcexpress
Fri May 24, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: The Citadel Plaza project at E. 63rd & Prospect
Replies: 96
Views: 23391

Re: The Citadel Plaza project at E. 63rd & Prospect

Actually, there's already an Aldi over off of Troost and Meyer Blvd, across from The Landing. Maybe Walmart can put in a Neighborhood Market. A Hyvee wouldn't be a bad idea, either
by kcexpress
Fri May 24, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Trumans-Marketplace Update
Replies: 19
Views: 10717

Re: Trumans-Marketplace Update

It will be good for the city of Grandview if and when this development gets underway. Let go of Sam's, tear ot all down, and get some real tenents.
by kcexpress
Mon May 20, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Trumans-Marketplace Update
Replies: 19
Views: 10717

Re: Trumans-Marketplace Update

And yeah, in what universe is someone who lives near 119th and Roe going to drive to GRANDVIEW to do any shopping?[/quote] Obviously nobody, but I'm hoping that Grandview shoppers will stick around instead of having to travel there, Raymore, or Lee's Summit to do some of their shopping. I hope to se...
by kcexpress
Sun May 19, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: Trumans-Marketplace Update
Replies: 19
Views: 10717

Re: Trumans-Marketplace Update

Having grown up in Grandview back in the 70s and 80s, and watching its slow decline, it's great to see new life coming to a shopping area that's been an eyesore for years. Sam's Club will be vacating soon, the current empty storefronts will never attract anything significant. Time to tear it down an...
by kcexpress
Sat May 18, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Development Q&A
Topic: DreamScape: You're GOD. What Run-Down Neighborhood Would You Redevelop?
Replies: 50
Views: 35037

Re: DreamScape: You're GOD. What Run-Down Neighborhood Would

I would like to create a corridor of mixed development that stretches east of the River Market linking the Columbus Park neighborhood, to the river front west of The John Ashcroft Bridge, and connecting to the East Bottoms. And try to come up with a workable plan to make that neighborhood more appea...
by kcexpress
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: How will you vote on the April 5 Earnings Tax vote?
Replies: 58
Views: 5607

Re: How will you vote on the April 5 Earnings Tax vote?

Not a big turnout.  I guess most people didn't give a rats ass one way or another!!