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KCPowercat wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:38 am The bartender was at Mean Mule. Supposedly got "pulled into a meeting" about it. seems pretty unreliable but they sounded confident so thought I'd share.

A group of Crossroads people toured the building last week.

But only a small amount of people voted no because of the location or because they cared to save this area of the crossroads. You have exit polls to share? Or is this anecdote or from Sean Smith's unreliable opt-in internet form? Seriously, tell the team to do their homework and bring data. We're n...

The development history of the Crossroads tells another story. Lots of adaptive reuse. (Relatively) lots of new multifamily construction. Hot office submarket (pre-COVID). Best restaurants in the city. One of the country's top hotels (which is adaptive reuse). Lively brewery/distillery scene. Argua...

Haven't worked there in two years, so no idea what the latest conversation is but the city had interest in doing something with the site and it was offered in tandem with the school. No reason to think the agency's position has changed much, but they would need funding to acquire and build at a new ...

The development history of the Crossroads tells another story. Lots of adaptive reuse. (Relatively) lots of new multifamily construction. Hot office submarket (pre-COVID). Best restaurants in the city. One of the country's top hotels (which is adaptive reuse). Lively brewery/distillery scene. Arguab...

You can transfer the federal interest to another site. I was part of the team that planned these improvements. Not an impediment!

I’m not opposed to East Village. I’d like for the stadium to go there. I’ve said for a while now, but the issues with it make me think it’ll be a heavier lift than the Crossroads site. If the team, and city, can get something done, then do it. Except EC literally failed a public vote. Not sure how ...

Posted now. 240401 (sponsored by Mayor): https://clerk.kcmo.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6634251&GUID=EE44DAE7-E150-4DCE-9E53-E88F9DCD3DB4&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=&FullText=1 Directing the City Manager to review the City’s relationship with the Mid-America Regional Council (MAR...

Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:18 pm Why wait for the IRS to leave? Kick them to the curb and bulldoze that horrible new building tomorrow. It’s not like anyone will miss them.

Good idea! They are a tenant, not the owner.

KCPowercat wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:56 pm How much longer can the 18x route hold on. I swear I d never seen one person on that bus. it seems like it should be useful though.

It will last as long as the city wants it to.

KCS plans to upgrade their Missouri infrastructure including instances of double tracking. Believe this includes KC area. I know the previous commuter plan wanted to use a few KCS lines so this could be good news. You mean CPKC? I don’t know how decisions are made at the new entity but I would not ...

Rest assured galleries are still very much part of the event. The crowds are larger and interested in many of the things that simply didn't exist when FF started (breweries, distilleries, food trucks), but the galleries are still exhibiting -- east and west -- and debuting new works tied to the even...

Really excited for the old Kenton spot since it will include a restaurant and pocket park. Expect the city to get rid of the unwarranted traffic signal at the intersection. Will totally transform that corner.

Good news. Still very worried about their Crossroads project. Sloooooowww...

Amtrak is replacing their P42 locomotives and coach cars with the same ones that Missouri bought. The old units will be scrapped/sold. While old, the last time Amtrak upgraded their equipment many units were picked up by commuter railroads for dirt cheap. Could be an opportunity for KCATA to buy co...

The Royals just terminated their agreement with the Crossroads. Good. The CCA dicked around and it SHOULD cost them this generational opportunity, along with the sweetheart agreement. The CCA never endorsing and only agreeing on THE DAY OF the vote is absurd. Maybe they can get Chartreuse to sponso...

The Royals just terminated their agreement with the Crossroads.

Worth noting that the team hasn't signed anything with the Crossroads yet. They have a final draft...

Fake neighborhood account! So proud the Cruz/DeSantis machine is working in KC.

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KCPowercat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:18 pm Thanks. I was hoping this was also including the "parking lot" across Grand.

I guarantee you that remains a parking lot for the foreseeable future.