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OFFICIAL - Strata (H&R Block's 2nd Tower)

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:12 pm
by ShowMeKC
Have we heard anything else at all about the second tower that was planned for the district? I think it was proposed for west of the current H&R Block tower, and was meant to be an expansion for H&R Block. What was the timeline for it, and is it still in the plans?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:16 pm
by KCTigerFan
The retail block to the west of H&R Block is designed to have the expansion on top.  Given the state of H&R right now, I doubt you will see it for years.  Perhaps H&R will allow a transfer of rights and something could go in sooner. 

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:30 pm
by DaveKCMO
KCTigerFan wrote: Perhaps H&R will allow a transfer of rights and something could go in sooner. 
wouldn't that involve sharing their garage?  :shock:

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:33 pm
by Midtownkid
It this why there is that weird hole in the retail block...the lobby of the new building would be there?  What does it look like they are doing w/ that space for now?  (Can't see it as I'm not is town)  Last I saw it looked like it was just the back of all the retail shops w/ white painted CMU walls...not exactly attractive.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:34 pm
by aknowledgeableperson
KCTigerFan wrote: Given the state of H&R right now, I doubt you will see it for years. 
Probably a decade or more, if ever.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:42 pm
by moderne
Prrobably never, like the UMB tower.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:34 pm
by KCTigerFan
Some additional parking may go elevated.
The lobby is actually  on Main and is covered with decorative cladding.  It will remain a sealed unfinished room until the building happens.  The west side is actually for services and loading dock.  It will receive a decorative fence. 

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:33 pm
by DaveKCMO
KCTigerFan wrote: Some additional parking may go elevated.
The lobby is actually  on Main and is covered with decorative cladding.  It will remain a sealed unfinished room until the building happens.  The west side is actually for services and loading dock.  It will receive a decorative fence.   
neat! i wondered why it looked like that!

i guess i'll have to keep my wits about me when walking on baltimore. more curb cuts!

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:47 pm
by KansasCityCraka
So what happens if H&R Block decides that they wont need that 2nd tower, will they sell it to another person who could build on top of it or will they always keep it available just incase?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:30 pm
by FangKC
I imagine they will only retain building rights for so many years, then Cordish will be free to do whatever they want with the overhead rights.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:44 pm
by scooterj
Midtownkid wrote: It this why there is that weird hole in the retail block...the lobby of the new building would be there?  What does it look like they are doing w/ that space for now?  (Can't see it as I'm not is town)  Last I saw it looked like it was just the back of all the retail shops w/ white painted CMU walls...not exactly attractive.

They've started building the decorative gate that will help hide this area when it's not being used for loading.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:47 pm
by lock+load
Why is such a large service area necessary?  It's disappointing that we have such a hole on Baltimore while orienting somuch of the retail to the interior of the block.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:49 pm
by KCPowercat
are the retail stores supposed to air lift their stuff in?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:51 pm
by FangKC
Plenty of stores in NYC take their merchandise in through the front door and park the delivery truck on the curb in front.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:18 pm
by missingkc
Plenty of stores in NYC take their merchandise in through the front door and park the delivery truck on the curb in front.
Don't most stores on the Plaza do the same?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:48 pm
by normalthings
Now that H&R Block is selling H&R Bank, I would think they would invest the $250 Million + in newly opened up cash reserves. Do you see them investing in KC real estate(second tower or such)?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:52 pm
by normalthings
FangKC wrote:I imagine they will only retain building rights for so many years, then Cordish will be free to do whatever they want with the overhead rights.
"H&R Block has until July 2016 to buy the air rights over the retail for a nominal sum. After that, it will have right of first refusal to buy the air rights through 2026." - KCBJ

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:19 pm
by flyingember
ldai_phs wrote:Now that H&R Block is selling H&R Bank, I would think they would invest the $250 Million + in newly opened up cash reserves. Do you see them investing in KC real estate(second tower or such)?
Did they ever replace the 350 people fired in 2012?

To me if they increased staffing tells me if they build another tower.

Someone has to be the major tenant to not be a giant black hole and if it's not them, who is it?

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:25 pm
by normalthings
flyingember wrote:
wrote:Now that H&R Block is selling H&R Bank, I would think they would invest the $250 Million + in newly opened up cash reserves. Do you see them investing in KC real estate(second tower or such)?
Did they ever replace the 350 people fired in 2012?

To me if they increased staffing tells me if they build another tower.

Someone has to be the major tenant to not be a giant black hole and if it's not them, who is it?
IDK... I was thinking more of apartment/condos in the second tower.

Re: H&R Block's Second Tower?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:37 pm
by atticus23
Kinda doubt if H&R ever build their second tower, while it would be amazing to see, I'm not holding my breath on it.

That being said, as I was rereading this thread I saw something about a UMB Tower...? Was there ever a thread about it or can anyone send a link about that project? Just curious...