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by earthling
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: On-going downtown development projects
Replies: 442
Views: 282913

Re: On-going downtown development projects

Biff's Trumpian casino tower in Back to the Future 2.
by earthling
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: NE Corner of 14th & Wyandotte (300 unit apartment)
Replies: 379
Views: 395608

Re: NE Corner of 14th & Wyandotte (300 unit apartment)

Higher interest rates not helping but there are lots of factors.
by earthling
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: KU/KCK <-----> TSC East/West Transit
Replies: 338
Views: 326578

Re: KU/KCK <-----> TSC East/West Transit

Westport Rd may make more sense but KU might prefer 39th if providing any aid and Westport Assoc tends to support what's opposite of what's best for them.
by earthling
Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Pennway Point
Replies: 455
Views: 264503

Re: OFFICIAL - Pennway Point

^An exchange of US parking for bundled tickets for US Event/Ferris Wheel with whatever agreement mutually beneficial for both is something they could pursue. With perhaps carts for less able that run connecting the two available to those who have cross-site bundled tickets. The carts can run behind ...
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Kansas City Needs a Proper Christmas Market
Replies: 12
Views: 15787

Re: Kansas City Needs a Proper Christmas Market

River Market is also doable but maybe logistically problematic with the weekend vendors. CC/US are accustomed to delivering themed events.
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: $200M E Side Mixed-Use Project - 63rd/Prospect
Replies: 53
Views: 16293

Re: $200M E Side Mixed-Use Project - 63rd/Prospect

Am rooting for this project to happen but am becoming a bit skeptical until it actually breaks ground . A potential catalyst project beyond the Troost momentum for E Side. https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2022/04/27/southpointe-63rd-street-urbanamerica-tif-mixed-use.html The project's fi...
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Missouri Suburbs
Topic: South KC: $5B district primarily genomic research/life sciences center
Replies: 30
Views: 17995

Re: South KC: $5B district primarily genomic research/life sciences center

What's going on with this? No new news for over a year.
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: NE Corner of 14th & Wyandotte (300 unit apartment)
Replies: 379
Views: 395608

Re: NE Corner of 14th & Wyandotte (300 unit apartment)

Somewhat related, I see NorthPoint Development has taken over for Lux on an apartment development in STL, as per KCBJ. I believe that project had yet to start so a little easier to change hands. But it had not occurred to me that a company like NorthPoint might be a good fit for projects that Lux h...
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: OFFICIAL - New KCI Terminal
Replies: 3880
Views: 662664

Re: OFFICIAL - New KCI Terminal

Sometimes over-engineered is for the purpose of future expansion.
by earthling
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Kansas City Needs a Proper Christmas Market
Replies: 12
Views: 15787

Re: Kansas City Needs a Proper Christmas Market

^Whatever the multisite holiday or themed event, US/CC/WashSq Park is probably best combo bang for broad metro/regional draw. It's time to raise WashSq Park to another level outside of events as well. Could be on par with Rittenhouse Sq in Philly with some focus and philanthropy.
by earthling
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

There seems to be confusion with the difference of transit Park and Ride centers and urban TOD centers with public amenities and zero parking. This site should not be a P&R site. There are excellent urban TODs with CVS that have discreet signage. Some are practically invisible outside a tasteful...
by earthling
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

With the largest streetcar stop going in, this is the first TOD site that should be developed for the stop. Those who own/live nearby probably know what's best than someone living 1000 miles away.
by earthling
Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Dedicating this to tennis courts alone is a waste of such prime space, especially now that there will be a streetcar stop there. Of all options to consider, single use for something not used often enough is not worth continuing support for sentimental reasons. The tennis courts are not official Plaz...
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Yeah, which is why I said earlier to *move* it here, with entrance right at the streetcar stop. Not easy transit access at current location, up hill and further walk from UMKC stop. Incentives pitch would probably be easier if better located/new library included, about as broadly useful public free ...
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

And a pitch that it's primarily for a community center should be easier to swallow for anti-incentive crowd than for private residential developments. I'm all for incentives if project includes a notable publicly accessible element. This site should be mostly about a public center (library/rec cente...
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Higher incentives than normal are more than justified if it's mostly a community center first and residential second. Moving the Plaza library here would more easily justify high incentives.
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Agree is doesn't have to be ornate but does need to be much better than standard issue mediocre.
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

If there's no concerted effort pushing for premium design and maximize broad use of such a prime site, a standard issue lego block residential building may end up here as a private island. This site deserves premium investment that is open to everyone.
by earthling
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Good ideas. It's a pretty big block so the taller residential element could go on the SW quadrant with the Moorish tower at very SW corner. Then terraced at 4-5 floors for the public amenities (move Plaza library here, public recreation of various forms) and maybe terraced down again to 1-2 floors t...
by earthling
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)
Replies: 5982
Views: 1439249

Re: Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

Might be an easier sell to public if a taller residential building has a fused in corner Moorish tower element higher than roofline and overall design that is compatible with Plaza. Ditto with any residential within Plaza boundaries as well - put a Moorish tower at corner ! Functionally the corner o...