OPUS at Broadway Blvd and Westport Road
OPUS at Broadway Blvd and Westport Road
New thread for the OPUS development project at Broadway and Westport Road. This project would replace the Bank of America building at the corner as well as much (all?) of the surface parking along Westport Road and Broadway.
Star Article: http://www.kansascity.com/news/business ... 26308.html
Star Article: http://www.kansascity.com/news/business ... 26308.html
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Didn't someone find the new renderings?
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It's out there, not sure if it can be shared though.DaveKCMO wrote:Didn't someone find the new renderings?
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How do the new renderings vary from the original?
Here is the original rendering:
Here is another one posted in a more recent article that appears pretty much identical:
Here is the original rendering:
Here is another one posted in a more recent article that appears pretty much identical:
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The second one you posted is the newest one I have. Besides the additional brick, a few small changes facing Westport Rd, and the rooftop deck covering, I didn't notice much. I'll hopefully be meeting with the developer in the next week, I'll see if I can get any more info. Is there anything you all would like to know?
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Is adaptive reuse/incorporation of the existing bank structure at all on their radar or have they ruled that out totally at this point?mykn wrote:The second one you posted is the newest one I have. Besides the additional brick, a few small changes facing Westport Rd, and the rooftop deck covering, I didn't notice much. I'll hopefully be meeting with the developer in the next week, I'll see if I can get any more info. Is there anything you all would like to know?
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I want to ask about that, but I think it's out.kboish wrote:Is adaptive reuse/incorporation of the existing bank structure at all on their radar or have they ruled that out totally at this point?mykn wrote:The second one you posted is the newest one I have. Besides the additional brick, a few small changes facing Westport Rd, and the rooftop deck covering, I didn't notice much. I'll hopefully be meeting with the developer in the next week, I'll see if I can get any more info. Is there anything you all would like to know?
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ruled out. the arguments are (a) they need to demo to make way for the underground parking that meets the city/neighborhood minimums and (b) the current owner will demolish it anyway.
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Hey Everyone, There will be a public meeting with OPUS on Wednesday (5/3) at 7PM at Tower Tavern (401 E 31st St). It will be hosted by Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, however anyone is free to come to the meeting. If you are in favor of this project, I would urge you to come out and support it. The Neighborhood Assn has been asked to come out against the project, but has not taken a vote yet. Please show up to support it and hopefully we can get a vote of support from the Neighborhood Assn (I think it is very possible and would be, I think, the first Midtown Neighborhood Assn that would come out in support of the project).
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Who has asked the Neighborhood Association to come out against the project?mykn wrote:Hey Everyone, There will be a public meeting with OPUS on Wednesday (5/3) at 7PM at Tower Tavern (401 E 31st St). It will be hosted by Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, however anyone is free to come to the meeting. If you are in favor of this project, I would urge you to come out and support it. The Neighborhood Assn has been asked to come out against the project, but has not taken a vote yet. Please show up to support it and hopefully we can get a vote of support from the Neighborhood Assn (I think it is very possible and would be, I think, the first Midtown Neighborhood Assn that would come out in support of the project).
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Mary Jo Draper. I'm not sure if she's part of an organization doing it, but she's been asking NAs around Westport to oppose it. We went to her meeting last week to voice our support for the project.kcjak wrote:Who has asked the Neighborhood Association to come out against the project?mykn wrote:Hey Everyone, There will be a public meeting with OPUS on Wednesday (5/3) at 7PM at Tower Tavern (401 E 31st St). It will be hosted by Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, however anyone is free to come to the meeting. If you are in favor of this project, I would urge you to come out and support it. The Neighborhood Assn has been asked to come out against the project, but has not taken a vote yet. Please show up to support it and hopefully we can get a vote of support from the Neighborhood Assn (I think it is very possible and would be, I think, the first Midtown Neighborhood Assn that would come out in support of the project).
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Does she still do that one site called Midtown Post KC?
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Yep!brewcrew1000 wrote:Does she still do that one site called Midtown Post KC?
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Mary Jo Draper is soliciting residents opposed to this development to attend the City Planning meeting tomorrow as a show of solidarity against it. On the Nextdoor app she claims that 3/4 of residents attending meetings with the developer are in opposition.
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I saw that Historic KC was opposed as well.
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It would be interesting to see if these same exact people who want to save the building save it but then there is another use for the building. Like the building becomes a Strip Club or a Halfway House or some kind of seedy business. Wonder if they would just sit on the sidelines and not care because there precious building was saved and low density restored.
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zoning probably prevents that. i actually think they would fight it (or someone would).brewcrew1000 wrote:It would be interesting to see if these same exact people who want to save the building save it but then there is another use for the building. Like the building becomes a Strip Club or a Halfway House or some kind of seedy business. Wonder if they would just sit on the sidelines and not care because there precious building was saved and low density restored.
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I guess this is better late than never, but the CPC meeting for the zoning change for this project is tomorrow. If you support this project, please email Patty Noll and express your support, it only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference! There will be a lot of people opposing this project at the actual meeting, so if you can go, that's even better (meeting is at Tuesday, May 16th, 9 am, 26th Floor, City Hall).
If you email, please also CC the following people:
patty.noll@kcmo.org
katheryn.shields@kcmo.org
jolie.justus@kcmo.org
quinton.lucas@kcmo.org
heather.hall@kcmo.org
scott.taylor@kcmo.org
katrina.foster@kcmo.org
lee.barnes@kcmo.org
Keema.McCoy@kcmo.org
Here's an example letter:
May 4, 2017
Ms. Patty Noll
City Planning & Development Department
414 East 12 th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
RE: Support for Westport Apartments
Dear Ms. Noll,
Hello, my name is ________ and I have been a property owner in the ___________ Neighborhood
adjacent to Westport for over ___ years. I am writing all of you to express my support for the Westport
Apartments project on the southeast corner of Westport Road and Broadway.
The proposed building has been well thought-out and complements the surrounding area. The design
and scale of this project is very appropriate for the flavor and character of Westport and will improve
the existing streetscape in a fresh and relevant way.
Additionally, this project fulfills the need for transit-oriented development in Westport and encourages
a bike/walk mentality for a modern KC.
And finally, this project will be great for the Westport neighborhood and the surrounding
neighborhoods of Midtown. It stands to bring-in around 300 residents which will boost economic
activity and add a significant residential voice to keep Westport safer and stronger.
As a City, we need to continue to promote and encourage urban living. This is what our community
desires for future development in Midtown and beyond. Please continue the promotion of urban revival
for our city by passing along my vote of support to the Planning Commission and City Council for
approval of the Opus Westport Apartments development plan.
Sincerely,
______________
If you email, please also CC the following people:
patty.noll@kcmo.org
katheryn.shields@kcmo.org
jolie.justus@kcmo.org
quinton.lucas@kcmo.org
heather.hall@kcmo.org
scott.taylor@kcmo.org
katrina.foster@kcmo.org
lee.barnes@kcmo.org
Keema.McCoy@kcmo.org
Here's an example letter:
May 4, 2017
Ms. Patty Noll
City Planning & Development Department
414 East 12 th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
RE: Support for Westport Apartments
Dear Ms. Noll,
Hello, my name is ________ and I have been a property owner in the ___________ Neighborhood
adjacent to Westport for over ___ years. I am writing all of you to express my support for the Westport
Apartments project on the southeast corner of Westport Road and Broadway.
The proposed building has been well thought-out and complements the surrounding area. The design
and scale of this project is very appropriate for the flavor and character of Westport and will improve
the existing streetscape in a fresh and relevant way.
Additionally, this project fulfills the need for transit-oriented development in Westport and encourages
a bike/walk mentality for a modern KC.
And finally, this project will be great for the Westport neighborhood and the surrounding
neighborhoods of Midtown. It stands to bring-in around 300 residents which will boost economic
activity and add a significant residential voice to keep Westport safer and stronger.
As a City, we need to continue to promote and encourage urban living. This is what our community
desires for future development in Midtown and beyond. Please continue the promotion of urban revival
for our city by passing along my vote of support to the Planning Commission and City Council for
approval of the Opus Westport Apartments development plan.
Sincerely,
______________
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I just emailed them my support
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Awesome! Thanks!brewcrew1000 wrote:I just emailed them my support