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AJoD wrote: Great idea.

wouldn't that be great if a bunch of people showed up at the same time to show solidarity? probably better to show up a bit after the main rush (assuming they still have one). 12:30-ish?

I always wonder the same exact thing....why not just use cement??? It would save us the hassle of summer time resurfacings. I'd gladly pay more in taxes to have cement streets than to have asphalt streets. there was a very interesting discussion on channel 2 recently where the public works guys wer...

i will have to check that out when i'm there!

so it really is cursed.

has anyone heard anything about something opening up in the old "Tizers" space in manor square? i was walking by the other day and it looks like work is happening inside, but it was hard to tell for sure.

frankthetank wrote:

No new condos/hotels = decreased traffic for the P&L. Or am I being chicken little?

yes, you are. nothing has been denied yet. it's all puffery at this point.

ditto!

KCMax wrote: How so?

because he's tall. honestly, that's about as logical.

didn't she get assistance from the downtown council? granted, most cities try to assist affected business owners during disruptive construction (i.e. "these business are open!" signage).

One of the biggest criticisms of the cost of Chastain’s plan is that it would require a bridge across the Missouri River to the Northland. But he proposed holding traffic on each end of the Heart of America bridge to allow for passing trains. Jarrold said that could create nightmares during rush ho...

Liberty drafting anti-smoking ordinance Liberty has taken a hesitant step toward banning smoking, but it was too early to tell what such an ordinance would stipulate. In a study session Monday night, the City Council told staff to begin drafting language for a ban. Yet members weren’t sure how far ...

‘The Early Show’ to broadcast from KC’s Liberty Memorial

The morning show will set up on the north courtyard of the Liberty Memorial. Harry Smith and guests will appear with Union Station and the downtown skyline behind them from 6 to 8 a.m. Guests are welcome to come watch the show.

the "transportation guru" christopher refers to is the CEO of yellow cab.  :lol: and what's with these supersized images? when i saw that big pic of mike thompson i almost threw up in my mouth. http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/hearne_christopher_jr/story/193319.html The p...

80-420-04-I. RAPID TRANSIT STOPS Special parking regulations apply to uses on lots located within 500 feet of a rapid transit stop, as follows. 1. Office and manufacturing uses are not required to provide off-street parking spaces for the first 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. 2. Retail sale...

A moratorium is the last thing we need.  You don't see our competitors fretting over this stuff.  In fact, they are probably laughing their asses off at out stupidity. they're not fretting because most have policies in place. in fact, i would guess that they're saying "finally someone is getti...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2007 Chuck Ferguson, Deputy Transportation Director Johnson County Transit 913-782-2210 or chuck.ferguson@jocogov.org Johnson County Transit Seeks Public Input on I-35 Fixed Guideway Corridor Alternatives Analysis Johnson County, Kansas -- Johnson County Transit (JCT)...

Great pics - and the Plaza looks great as always.  I guess I missed seeing that new bluish condo building (glass) on the north side of the Plaza, but what's with all the grass surrounding it?  Was something torn down?  I don't remember the empty space there before. that's the new 4646 broadway &quo...

ComandanteCero wrote: might have to do with the Rockhurst parking lot thing...

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/191429.html

has anyone ever noticed a recorded performance of the kc symphony synchronized with the fountain on the crown center plaza? i was eating my panera salad outside tonight and heard "please clear the fountain area... a recorded performance of the kc symphony will start in 30 seconds" around 7...

is that behind the mcgown gordon office?