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by HalcyonKC
Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: Development Q&A
Topic: Why Commercial Construction Costs More
Replies: 21
Views: 11472

Re: Why Commercial Construction Costs More

In my mind this is (generally) another benefit to living in a loft--you're moving into a commercial structure which was originally built to withstand a much higher level of use and abuse than a stick-built tract home.  Who wants a 30 year mortgage on a 'twenty year structure'?
by HalcyonKC
Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: North of the River
Topic: Shoal Creek Parkway
Replies: 28
Views: 8263

Re: Shoal Creek Parkway

"Building roads predevelopment" is almost an understatement.  I recall many years ago when I first moved to Kansas City, that I went on a drive up around the north loop of I-435.  I just wanted to see what was "up there."  I was surprised to discover mile after mile of farmland, ...
by HalcyonKC
Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:39 pm
Forum: North of the River
Topic: North Oak Proposal
Replies: 3
Views: 1482

Re: North Oak Proposal

Anyone know if there's an online map of the 45 miles of planned parkways?
by HalcyonKC
Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Development Q&A
Topic: What Part of Downtown Is This?
Replies: 17
Views: 4030

Re: What Part of Downtown Is This?

In the upper left portion of the picture I can see the Kansas City Board of Trade (Second) building, which was at 8th & Wyandotte.  This picture appears to be facing northwest. Very interesting photo.  A good percentage of the buildings in the upper left quadrant are now gone, and replaced by th...