Misc Crossroads News

[Riverite]

Hopefully this happens, and Copaken goes ahead with theirs - the weird setbacks

[normalthings]

Anticipated Construction Date: 01/04/2021
Anticipated Completion Date: 07/08/2022

[horizons82]

Hopefully this happens, and Copaken goes ahead with theirs - the weird setbacks

This would cut right through the middle of that plan from Copaken. So if this goes thru, that plan is dead.

[nickyrosstheboss]

Just infill the whole west side of Broadway from PAC to Southwest blvd with similar concepts. That would be skyline changing.

[GRID]

Nice project, but people are going to come out of the woodwork to fight this to "save the view" for a split second for those speeding by on I-35.

My thoughts from a cityscene post

I get protecting the view from the south, but why is it so important to protect the view from I-35 for a split second while driving down the interstate? That highway is so busy, you don't have time to look at the skyline anyway right there. Seems like building up Broadway into a dense urban environment rather than the current and outdated industrial uses is a far better alternative. If you really want to see the Performing Arts Center without obstructions, get off the interstate and go see it. And if developments like this happen, there will be much nicer things surrounding the arts center which will enhance the experience. The Broadway corridor is kind of embarrassing considering its location. It's long overdue to be developed and I thought properly developing Broadway was a major point of even building the arts center. You can't protect every view of the building. It's a city after all.

[GRID]

It's a good thing Denver didn't "Save the View" of Union Station. The entire Platte Valley would not be the thriving urban neighborhood it is today and one of the most desirable places to live in Denver. It would still be low rise, mostly underutilized old industrial areas with nice views of Union Station though!

[FangKC]

This looks like a good project. I hope they are able to get it built.

[KCPowercat]

Their is no view height restrictions on this lot right?

[zonk]

It's a good thing Denver didn't "Save the View" of Union Station. The entire Platte Valley would not be the thriving urban neighborhood it is today and one of the most desirable places to live in Denver. It would still be low rise, mostly underutilized old industrial areas with nice views of Union Station though!

^exactly

[kboish]

I believe there is no view/height restrictions on this site. I hope these get built, they look pretty good.

[kboish]

A Star article says they aren’t seeking local incentives, but rather will utilize the Federal Opportunity Zone Capital gains incentives to help build this project- though they may ask for sales tax exemptions.

No local incentives will certainly help this in the approval process. Though the article made it sound like they had not done any fundraising yet, so this is really fairly speculative.

[DaveKCMO]

Their is no view height restrictions on this lot right?

Nope! Those are also recommendations, not restrictions.

[normalthings]

A Star article says they aren’t seeking local incentives, but rather will utilize the Federal Opportunity Zone Capital gains incentives to help build this project- though they may ask for sales tax exemptions.

No local incentives will certainly help this in the approval process. Though the article made it sound like they had not done any fundraising yet, so this is really fairly speculative.

The developer proposing this project came up with the idea but wants other developers to actually build it. At least that’s what I got from the City Scene article.

[kboish]

A Star article says they aren’t seeking local incentives, but rather will utilize the Federal Opportunity Zone Capital gains incentives to help build this project- though they may ask for sales tax exemptions.

No local incentives will certainly help this in the approval process. Though the article made it sound like they had not done any fundraising yet, so this is really fairly speculative.

The developer proposing this project came up with the idea but wants other developers to actually build it. At least that’s what I got from the City Scene article.

The Star article makes it sound like he wants to develop it, but needs funders. He said he needs 25-40% investor equity in the project to make it work and he is talking about the site being attractive to investors. So he is raising money for it.

[bspecht]

#Churchroads continues. OfficePort location?
https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... 38914cd154

Essence of Australia Bridal Shop - 1715 Wyandotte
https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... =locations

[earthling]

Any movement with the proposal on this large site? Collison hasn't covered this yet so may not have much substance?

The site...

[normalthings]

Any movement with the proposal on this large site? Collison hasn't covered this yet so may not have much substance?

The site...

The PIEA was just approved for the project. Please see the freight house redevelopment thread.

[DaveKCMO]

The Pairing Wine & Grocer is now open on Oak. Nice space, still filling in the food shelves but lots of beer, wine, and spirits already. Wine flights and by the glass.

https://www.facebook.com/thepairingkc/

[Chris Stritzel]

The photo below is from 2014. It's nice to see how some parts of the Crossroads (especially by Main) filled in.


The photo below is from today...


Projects completed or going up since then, One Light, Two Light, Corrigan Station 2, Corrigan Garage, City Club, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, Reverb, Loews, Home2, Artistry, and 1914 Main



It will be nice to see how much this view changes over the next 5 years.

[KCPowercat]

Nimble Brewing Company - 1735 Oak

https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... aa728eb3b5