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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BEKDMnxGUgk/U4u1qGx54iI/AAAAAAAAIho/aZdgHuAmzJk/w515-h386-no-Ut/IMG_20140601_162928.jpg http://unionhill.com/wp-content/uploads/ragan-building1.jpg I'm really liking this building! The entire neighborhood should be very proud of such a development when so many tim...

let's see. Bike Share streetcar Jo KCATA Amtrak that's five systems already right there I would say that the major holes would be to move megabus and add commuter rail. Yes I agree and even setting aside room and planning for a future long distance high speed rail line would be neat. I think a rail...

When said I thought Union Station might become a transit hub again, I was talking more intermodal than a rail station. That's what I also meant too. I would never try to convince myself that Union Station could ever return to its glory simply with only rial service. A true transit center where many...

Thank you Fang, I appreciate the images.

It's interesting to see all the changes that have been made to just that little area.

It's called the Velvet Freeze Building, because of the faded Velvet Freeze Ice Cream sign on the side of the building. I don't know if that building actually housed a Velvet Freeze Ice Cream business, or if they just advertised on the building. It's a high profile location since it's on the Martini...

One of the nice features about the former Firestone Building (Abdiana) is that it has a large elevator capable of lifting cars up to the upper floors. This goes back to when it was a tire dealership and car repair business. The nice thing about that feature is that if you turned the upper floors in...

The Velvet Freeze building at 31st and Gillham in the Martini Corner/Union Hill area is for sale at $895k. I think it could have a lot potential as a mixed use building and could be a good location for what you are talking about. It may not be big enough for everything you have planned, but there i...

KCroots- I guess you have to explain your demographic. I assumed a grandiose, high end development since you were talking about it being a type of crowning achievement to leave as a legacy to your life and family. Perhaps, I read more into it than that. That is why I brought up 1PP. That would be m...

Fang I really like the look of the building located at 254 E 20th street . Not sure the name of the place but I like the vibe of the building. If I decide the downtown area is where this might go then I’d love to recreate something like that but not as tall. I think a modern building can be created...

Fang I really like the look of the building located at 254 E 20th street . Not sure the name of the place but I like the vibe of the building. If I decide the downtown area is where this might go then I’d love to recreate something like that but not as tall. I think a modern building can be created...

standalone developments haven't been wildly successful (see 1ParkPlace). I had to look up 1 park place. Just so we're on the same page, is this the One Park Place you're referring to? http://www.oneparkplacekc.com/index.php If so can you point me to where I can read more about the issues this prope...

Please explain in some detail why you don’t think Main and Warwick would work. Well, it doesn't really get any synergy advantage of being close to recent development, unless you count the Fed which is a walled fortress and I wouldn't think would develop any traffic. The park is huge which means you...

Again on a side not and not related to downtown, anyone know the plans for the old Mission Shopping Center that sits at Johnson Drive and Shawnee Mission Parkway. On Google Earth it shows a razed lot of nothing but dirt. I remember going to the Macy's there as a child back in the day when ladies st...

I encourage you all to join me in my pledge to never ever let anybody out onto Broadway from that place. No excuse to patronize this abomination. better jimmy johns than a parking lot or a crack house Hey! There's no need to disparage us crack house operators. I'd prefer you not mention us in the s...

You might also consider the Norman School, at 37th and SW Trafficway. It is not on the market, but has been stagnant and I hear it could be purchased. It is a very cool building. Yes a neat building but I don't think it would work for the type of retail locations I have in mind. thank you for the s...

I wouldn't think Warwick and Main would be a good location. It seems you have a connection to Union Station . Why don't you work with the city on changes to Washington Square Park that have been discussed http://kcrag.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19440&hilit=washington+square+park . Please expl...

Fang Thank you for taking the time to post the wonderful information and suggestions. I like the images as well. The more I think about this entire project the more I’m inclined to build new. Just the parking alone is the major reason. Even if that means the project will cost more I just think havin...

I encourage you all to join me in my pledge to never ever let anybody out onto Broadway from that place. No excuse to patronize this abomination. As much as you personally dislike the entire place due to the building I feel its wrong to obstruct other people's freedom of choice or their desire to e...

Fang you’re right about the paper building Another location I am seriously interested in is the corner of Main Street and Warwick Trfy. This is right across the street from the Federal Reserve building on Main Street. I’m not sure if those empty parking lots or the structure on the corner are even a...

I encourage you all to join me in my pledge to never ever let anybody out onto Broadway from that place. No excuse to patronize this abomination. As much as you personally dislike the entire place due to the building I feel its wrong to obstruct other people's freedom of choice or their desire to e...