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Gondolas are a legit solution, but only with a terrain issue (which is why they're standard at ski resorts and mountainous towns). We are neither and none of our grades are insurmountable for surface transportation like streetcar, light rail or bus. If by "effective" you mean cost effecti...

DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:15 pm Track construction is 31% complete as of Dec. 31, 2022.

Main Street has never been more walkable then it is now with all the construction. Can't wait for this to open + new development alongside.

I already know the answers/challenges to my rant but.... I am really not interested in this if there is no rail segment and I hate that it takes so much time and money to study bus on routes we already studied multiple times. The process is bloated and no one here can fix it. Omaha is MAYBE the clos...

Their streetcar is being financed by extending their existing TIF Districts. The process is pretty far along and the ability to create and direct funds from TIF is established as an ability of city council.

For some reason I thought we weren't demolishing B and C yet, but they just issued a bid for that. Also, I have a chunk of the terrazzo if anyone wants to tour it around the city right now! https://imgur.com/a/Qd5tU0H Demo has been a part of the plan since day 1! The blue floor is hard to remove, c...

From park board agenda

22. Resolution #32092 - Considering Board approval of an Encroachment License Agreement with 900 Broadway KC Development Company, LLC for Valet Parking at Hyatt House Hotel for property located at Property 900 Broadway Boulevard. Attachment V

Anthony_Hugo98 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:03 pm

normalthings wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:42 pm New rendering of the 44 floor tower that will break ground this week.

Meh, looks an awful lot like OKC

The building is similar to glass towers in other cities but its new and its a big downtown commitment from a local firm. all things id like to see here

Downtown KC land is relatively expensive and generally has a higher and better use than being a museum. Museums take up a lot of space and don't make a lot of money. KC doesn't fund their museums the way that other cities and states do. So you see a flight to lower-cost space and certain special fun...

Has anyone offered the building to Tension Envelope? They might have use for the printing equipment and I’m sure the newer building would save them some money on upkeep and HVAC. Then, the Tension Envelope building could be given in trade and renovated for condos/apartments. That’s an amazing build...

Goodwill presented to the Crossroads Community Association today. We don't take formal positions, but there was no stated opposition. I like that they're staying and growing their services, but not excited about the demo. I was told by an GW employee that collapse was a real possibility. Not sure h...

FangKC wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:07 pm I wonder how much cleanup of the site will cost since it's a former coal yard?

Supposedly most was already completed but you never really know until you do a study.

New rendering of the 44 floor tower that will break ground this week.

KCPowercat wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:13 pm I had done the planes earlier using Google maps and it fit

What is the actual clear with inside? I remembered around ~120' when seeing the plans years ago and Earth looks close.

Anyone see this before? I don't remember it. From the business journal. Tight fit it looks like

Levi's submitted a tenant finish/remodel application for 441 Nichols Rd. It looks like the former PINK location. I hope it's a large store. That entire corner is looking a little forlorn these days Started visiting Levi's after it was rumored here. They generally are pretty open/welcoming street fr...

Would the airline history museum want to be there? It means all efforts past and present to get things flying are wasted/ended. Big hope/focus of the group has always been to fly the planes. Is this building wide enough to fit planes? The Connie and the L1011 are too big to fit taking measurements f...

GRID wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:08 pm That's a hell of a lot better of a plan than that proposal in Edwardsville or wherever off the 110th exit.

This was proposed at the same exit IIRC. Crazy to me how much bigger of an investment Hard Rock once planned and as you said actually something nice

I’m out though. This place no longer offers any value to my life. I can’t make a comment on anything without it being attacked I’m nothing but a huge downtown fan and advocate. I’ll get out of here myself before Mean bans me or someone try’s to doxx me……. Again. Hold up DCole don't leave just yet. ...

I’d say the chance is zero. I guess nothing is zero, especially with legal sports wagering in KS now might attract another casino group. Maybe Edwardsville has leaders who want it back. But my guess it’s gone or best case shelved for 3-5 yrs. Shame we have projects dotted all over the metro that wo...

I can confirm it’s dead