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Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:10 am
by earthling
WeWork is laying off thousands and halting all new leasing. Unclear if that will kill the Lightwell deal, which 100K space is in middle of conversion. Given it's apparently a signed lease, might proceed.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:24 pm
by earthling
Article about Lightwell plans to become a startup hub. Moreso than just the 100K sqft of WeWork space (about 650K sqft in building). No indication there will be issues with WeWork lease given recent IPO withdrawal and restructuring, says deal is 'locked'.
https://www.startlandnews.com/2019/10/l ... nsas-city/
Lightwell is expected to provide a three-stage system for tech-growth in Kansas City — a school for tech talent, coworking space for startups and private office space for scaling companies, explained Bataineh, vice president at Somera Road, the New York-based commercial real estate investor working to redevelop Lightwell alongside AREA.
“If we’re going to have five tech companies upstairs that are having credible funding and are growing super fast, we need a school downstairs that’s producing employees to keep them growing,” he said.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:19 pm
by TheLastGentleman
Interesting shot from the library of the building when it was brand new.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:13 pm
by DaveKCMO
Tour of the renovation:
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... -tour.html
Some newish (?) tidbits: The new skylight will be frameless. Country Club Bank will move to the SE corner of the 2nd floor. A wooden stair used to connect to the top two floors.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:00 pm
by normalthings
New renderings for the WeWork Space - notice the expose original ceilings
Situated in the heart of the financial district, the Lightwell building carves a distinct silhouette in the sparkling Kansas City skyline—and our vibrant office space helps teams stand out, too. Two floors in this 30-story skyscraper are dedicated to WeWork, featuring expansive lounges, focus-fueling private offices, and state-of-the-art conference rooms. Members can enjoy alfresco lunches and after-work happy hours on our outdoor patio. Plus, commuting is easy with the KC Streetcar at Main and 12th Street within walking distance. For a break between meetings, browse the stalls at River Market or entertain clients with award-winning barbeque at Plowboys. After work, explore the restaurants in the Power and Light District, or attend a concert with coworkers at the Sprint Center arena—just a five minute walk away. If you're ready to put down roots in this neighborhood that's buzzing with ambition and entertainment, join WeWork at 1100 Main St today.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:41 pm
by earthling
What's the status with the foodie hall?
BTW, saw sign in new Wrap It Up spot across from MKE Deli, but looks like they have a long way to go.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 3:31 pm
by earthling
Snuck a peak into the Lightwell foodie hall. Looks like still in early stages of conversion.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:47 pm
by TheLastGentleman
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:48 pm
by normalthings
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:56 pm
by smh
Signs up at 531 Grand indicate Dominos Pizza coming soon. Assume this to be the move from City Center Square preciously rumored.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:17 pm
by TheLastGentleman
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:34 am
by gfenn11
Dominos has cleared out.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:50 am
by langosta
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 5:39 pm
by TheLastGentleman
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:58 pm
by FangKC
OP food hall concept could come to downtown tower
...
Tim Barton, the developer behind the Strang Hall chef collective in downtown Overland Park, is in late-stage discussions to bring a similar concept to Lightwell, the 30-story tower at 11th and Main streets.
Should the deal close, Barton’s concept would take about 13,000 square feet on the first floor of the building and include approximately five chefs. The food hall would replace the building’s now gutted cafeteria space, which shuttered for renovations in the fall.
...
https://tinyurl.com/vx3b46n
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:35 pm
by herrfrank
"Welcome to the new brand.
"A modern workplace.
A home for the creative class.
A destination for the talent of tomorrow.
"LightWell is a curated experience
for today's workforce, celebrating
wellness, offering diverse food and
beverage, and providing ample
social spaces to attract and retain
the best talent to the heart of
Kansas City's downtown."
This puffery has appeared on several inside walls. Note the odd building spelling and the Oxford comma. The expression "diverse ... beverage" feels awkward, but a new bar is a new bar.
Meanwhile, on outside doors, a photocopied notice "No Public Restrooms" has been plastered generously.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:04 pm
by TheLastGentleman
herrfrank wrote: ↑Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:35 pm"LightWell is a curated experience
for today's workforce
Great, I can curate my workplace at Lightwell and then curate my living at Reverb.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:48 am
by scooterj
herrfrank wrote: ↑Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:35 pm
Note the odd building spelling
and the Oxford comma.
Yes, I am noting use of it, as it
always should be.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:41 am
by bchociej
scooterj wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:48 am
herrfrank wrote: ↑Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:35 pm
Note the odd building spelling
and the Oxford comma.
Yes, I am noting use of it, as it
always should be.
Amen.
Re: OFFICIAL - Lightwell (formerly City Center Square)
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:53 am
by taxi
Do they have artisan offices there?
Real estate developers are some of the least creative professionals I've met. Even the ones who fancy themselves artists.
I know one very successful local developer who has tons of properties with the most uninspired names imaginable. I once asked him how the hell they came up with those and his reply was, "We find successful apartments/strip centers/buildings in other cities and use those names." And then I cried.
