KCRag Forum

swid wrote:Does anyone have more information on what's going into 2100 Grand? I tried my hand at the permit-sleuthing game and didn't get much beyond that it appears post-renovation it will be commercial.

http://aronrealestate.com/listings/2100-grand

abbott to seek incentives for six east crossroads projects: http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/n ... roads.html

Abbott owns more than 30 properties in the East Crossroads and already has completed a number of redevelopment projects there.

Good thing he's a quality re-developer and not a squatter. Impressive things he's been doing.

agreed, but what do you think about 75% vs 100% abatement?

75, Foutch's project was much more deserving and only got what, 67? At least be consistent so developers can make a business plan

I'm not sure I support incentives for this project. These all just seem to be upgrades to small buildings that already have tenants or could have tenants in them. From the public's perspective, sure it'd be nice if they were fixed up and looked better but what are these projects really providing the city? New jobs? No. Affordable housing? No. Higher density? No.

I could support it if upgrades come with infill, improved street level and the like. A combined project would have value

DaveKCMO wrote:abbott to seek incentives for six east crossroads projects: http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/n ... roads.html

abbott incentives approved at 75%: http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/n ... t-cap.html

2100 grand is being renovated. permits aren't very revealing.

DaveKCMO wrote:2100 grand is being renovated. permits aren't very revealing.

Opium den?

Sandblasting the white paint off the side and back brick now. Going to look nice.

Messenger Coffee Sending Savory Aroma of Roasting Beans and Baking Bread to Grand Boulevard

The intersection of 17th and Grand may become the most irresistible olfactory zone in downtown Kansas City by early fall with the arrival of Messenger Coffee Co.

http://cityscenekc.com/messenger-coffee ... boulevard/

It would be pretty great for downtown KC to become known for its great coffee after we lost the aroma of coffee from the Folger's plant departure.

I noticed they started digging up dirt where arterra is going this week.

ULCajun wrote:I noticed they started digging up dirt where arterra is going this week.

Holy crap. Finally. I was just wondering (again) if this was happening.

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pash wrote:Why isn't there anything in the Busy Bee spot yet?

the rent is too damned high, i'm told. at least it has a roof now.

pash wrote:Does anybody know what's happening at the northeast corner of 17th & Locust? Looks like the building is being gutted.

apex engineers owns the building. not sure who their tenant will be. permits: http://kivaweb.kcmo.org/kivanet/2/proje ... 6&jur=KCMO

pash wrote: Why isn't there anything in the Busy Bee spot yet? And are the Scientologists waiting for the aliens to show up before they do anything with the City National Bank building?

Of course.