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by Major KC Fan
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Postcards From the Edge of Time
Replies: 649
Views: 255485

Re: Postcards From the Edge of Time

I’d like to put the Emery, Bird, Thayer department store on the same level as the old Board of Trade for major losses, and the old City Hall-probably a pretty long list of major losses over time.
by Major KC Fan
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: 5th and Main (Northwest Corner)
Replies: 455
Views: 94260

Re: 5th and Main (Northwest Corner)

I agree with letting the market (no pun intended) determine what height works for the River Market area. The only real restriction should be safety restrictions to height due to their proximity to Wheeler Downtown Airport. Anyone know what those are, if any? The more density in that area the greater...
by Major KC Fan
Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: 5th and Main (Northwest Corner)
Replies: 455
Views: 94260

Re: 5th and Main (Northwest Corner)

I agree with the analysis of the two proposals. The RM needs density to support the market and other businesses in the area. I really like the parking entrance/exit to not be on 5th St as well. There’s enough congestion on 5th St on busy market days and we should be striving to minimize the slowdown...
by Major KC Fan
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: OFFICIAL - Main Street Streetcar Extension
Replies: 3430
Views: 678357

Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC

Hopefully it could mean a riverfront extension as originally envisioned, going east to near the Bond bridge. Or some kind of terminus from the riverfront to a crossing to NKC and a north route in the near future.
by Major KC Fan
Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:35 am
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: OFFICIAL - New KCI Terminal
Replies: 3886
Views: 695353

Re: We are getting a new airport!!!

I’ll take the second one please!!!
by Major KC Fan
Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics
Replies: 3287
Views: 609355

Re: Politics

Trump has had lots of visible, loud supporters during the last 4 years and continues to draw the faithful. However, beyond the cult followers that would still support him if he shot someone on 5th Ave there are overwhelming signs of majority support for Biden/Harris. And I do emphasize Harris, who b...
by Major KC Fan
Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics
Replies: 3287
Views: 609355

Re: Politics

I follow multiple polling sites/political strategists and at this point the states of MO & KS will most likely go for the Orange Man. That being said, the metro counties/cities in each state, especially KC & STL will vote blue. Presuming Biden wins (please!) our House Representatives will be...
by Major KC Fan
Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics
Replies: 3287
Views: 609355

Re: Politics

Agree completely! A heartfelt conversation with viewers.
by Major KC Fan
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)
Replies: 711
Views: 160397

Re: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)

Yes, yes, & yes!
by Major KC Fan
Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)
Replies: 711
Views: 160397

Re: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)

That’s why a season pass will continue to be the best option, not just for economic sake but also for multiple experiences. The new aquarium is planned to have more than few fish tanks and will include other species associated with the ocean, like sea otters. That will help to provide the increase i...
by Major KC Fan
Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)
Replies: 711
Views: 160397

Re: Fixing the KC Zoo (ongoing)

This will be a good addition to the zoo as it will provide a strong draw for cold weather visits. Zoo revenue is much lower in the cold weather months. The operating costs will probably be quite expensive so hopefully the economic study made this project viable. That being said, there are still majo...
by Major KC Fan
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics
Replies: 3287
Views: 609355

Re: Politics

I don’t think mangling words, rambling into nonsensical unrelated topics and taking “executive time” till noon each day to watch Fox News and tweet about conspiracy theories shows much sharpness. His inability to grasp written intelligence reports and embrace of disproven conspiracy theories really ...
by Major KC Fan
Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics
Replies: 3287
Views: 609355

Re: Politics

Biden has been around a long time and is no political dummy. What some perceive as senility is his method of combating a lifelong stutter. Picking Kamala Harris is a very well calculated move that solidifies support in key voting groups, especially suburban women, who have significantly turned to th...
by Major KC Fan
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: Generic ongoing KCATA thread
Replies: 617
Views: 161691

Re: Generic ongoing KCATA thread

I didn’t necessarily say we should fund their roads, we need major reconstruction here. However, I was making the point that from a geopolitical standpoint, we’re losing influence around the developing world to China, which could result in a continuation of our downward spiral in world stature in th...
by Major KC Fan
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: Generic ongoing KCATA thread
Replies: 617
Views: 161691

Re: Generic ongoing KCATA thread

Can you be specific about which country you’re referring to? When I drove in Britain there were no tolls on the equivalents of our interstate and the two-lane highways were as good as our two lane roads, depending on their type (major link vs. local link). In Italy I didn’t drive but I think I remem...
by Major KC Fan
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: Generic ongoing KCATA thread
Replies: 617
Views: 161691

Re: Generic ongoing KCATA thread

And that’s why our public infrastructure lags behind public transit systems in most of the developed world. Highways have received the lions share of public funding to the detriment of our rail systems. The difference between the US and European systems are embarrassing.
by Major KC Fan
Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Rankings, lists, and such
Replies: 1325
Views: 389585

Re: Rankings, lists, and such

I’m confused. Our metro is well over 1 million but we are classified as mid-sized (under 1million) in this report? Happy to be mentioned but gives the wrong info demographically.
by Major KC Fan
Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Muehlebach Hotel / KC Club Project
Replies: 352
Views: 118218

Re: Muehlebach Hotel / KC Club Project

I agree-beautiful! Now if we could get more of the historic building owners to do something similar our already attractive skyline would look even better. Whichever firm did their lighting is really good. Oh to see Oak Tower restored & lit in this way vs. it’s current ugly visual state.
by Major KC Fan
Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Freight House Podium Project - 20th and Walnut
Replies: 249
Views: 66854

Re: Freight House Podium Project - 20th and Walnut

I disagree. Unlike Two Pershing Square, this development doesn’t block the tracks that could be used for a real passenger platform with multiple tracks and entry through the traditional station gates. Not that we have a need right now with the paltry train service in this country. Just hoping that w...
by Major KC Fan
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Freight House Podium Project - 20th and Walnut
Replies: 249
Views: 66854

Re: Misc Crossroads News

I second that opinion. A great step in tying the Crossroads into Union Station/Crown Center. Now to use the Washington Park/Blue Cross building site proposals to tighten the link. Did I notice a streetcar stop in front of the proposed 18 floor office tower? Is this just wishful thinking by the devel...