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I think at some point there will be a snap back, like a rubber band. Companies were forced to stretch out their remote work force and go WFH because they had no choice. Now they have a choice and will evaluate things closely and there may be a point where that rubber band snaps back. I just feel an...

Grid couldn't have said it better.

All, is the property still vying for a Hyatt banner? ..Does Hyatt remain committed to this?

Also, what is the state of the site now? Guessing a tall fence and partially poured substructure.

Profoundly interesting. I went to (and recommend you look at) the KC Tenants website. https://kctenants.org/about They're a garden variety activist group. ..Their charter is poorly articulated. The website has far greater emphasis on fundraising than stating a clear objective, aside from "housi...

Land Tax is the answer. The Land Tax has been a frequent subject in The Economist as an "efficient" means of generating tax revenue. There are holes in the rationale given by The Economist. Profoundly, implementing a Land Tax where the tax landscape had been based on "improvement&quo...

Two cents' worth: The residential base will support the neighborhood. High-end and mid-range, high-density properties will equip the retail/commercial area with an audience. Restaurants, boutique shops (unique, eclectic high-end) would be anchored by the residential base and their visitors. Hence, t...

TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 10:01 am If JC Nichols were planning his racist developments today, a lot of you would absolutely be cheering him on

Careful: The assertion that my/our statements had foundations in racism are.. ..racist.

The leadership in Kansas City is incredibly naive. Just reading the piece about "Imagine KC". ..Exactly who and how will "mixed and affordable residential" be constructed? A developer will be motivated strictly by market-rate product. If the city will build the high-density "...

The problem with all this baloney is simple: The more constraint/onerous demand on development; the less development occurs. Less development means less inventory/greater scarcity. In all frames of reference, scarcity yields higher prices. The socialist-types under the auspices of "social equal...

The build towards critical mass continues. Averaging 2.2 - 2.8 persons per apartment; this project and Three Light alone will bring 1300 - 1700 residents into the CBD. Add in the "Tracks" project and other smaller projects; the equivalent of a small town will be relocating into the R.M.-Do...

@ Chris: Your imagery is positively superb.

Many thanks for this!

-Ken

Suffice to say, based on conversations had personally between leadership of companies: "The world is being led to believe we collectively work efficiently from home. The facts and metrics suggest the opposite is true. We believe flexibility to 'work from home' will be a selectively apportioned ...

^^ True. Slow on the installation of "slip" forms (climbing forms) .. ..And bad weather. Add a failed slump test..

The Hyatt footprint is sorely lacking in the KC-land. It's unclear what might have transpired between Crown Center and Hyatt; but: The presence in KC makes Hyatt seem weak. Meanwhile, in cities whose hospitality is tested (for example: Chicago, the home base for Hyatt) -- there appears to be an over...

@You, Last Gentleman.

Thank you very much. Made my day.

You're living up to your handle.

Should anyone have a current photo of construction progress... ..Don't be bashful posting it.

Funny to hear about Union Hill: When I lived at 204 E. 30th street in 1996-2001 -- the Shook/Hardy/Bacon building was controversial too.

In truth, it turned-out to be a nice update to the "UH Skyline".

For consideration: A 30 story building in the Northwest corner of the Plaza would be out-of-place. Besides, the larger footprint will further utilize the open space. Subjectivity aside (I find the artist renditions to be attractive); the development brings high-end product into the Plaza attracting ...

Considering the property is 24 months away from completion; it's an impressive marketing campaign with seemingly tangible results. @NormalThings: What is the state of affairs with "4Light": Has that development "ducked under" the current city requirements for affordable/super-aff...

I had been reading the comments on FB concerning the request for incentives for this project. I am dumbfounded at the level of uninformed backlash concerning the use of tax incentives for a major development. There appears to be a visceral negative response - even when the public is presented with t...