Western Auto Lofts

ignatius · Post by **ignatius** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 8:35 pm

A sign went up on the building today. It points to westernauto-lofts.com if I got it right but that site is not up. I didn't realize this project was a go yet.

KCgridlock · Post by **KCgridlock** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 9:47 pm

I saw that too, it's like four stories high. I couldn't get the site to work either as I was looking forward to seeing the site. I think the project is moving along well though.

longknock · Post by **longknock** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 9:40 am

The project is moving along well. I spoke with Jim Haft of MCZ Development last week and he stated that they had overcome some major hurdles with the railroad folks (thanks to Mr. Wolfe in Public Works) and that we should see some marketing efforts soon. Apparantly this is what he meant by that. John Anderson is the marketing man at Prudential and they have the listing - if you would like to inquire. By the way - I'm told that the sign will be re-lit afterall.

KCblightking · Post by **KCblightking** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 1:18 pm

Western Auto is moving forward...You will see it before PZED Committee in the next few weeks. Prudential is out as the listing agency. I've heard Reece & Nichols will take over, but nothing confirmed...

KCBK

Post by **mean** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 11:32 pm

Anyone know where I can get more info on this project? I'm still unclear as to whether it'll be just regular apartments or a condo situation.

FWIW, westernauto-lofts.com exists but isn't up. So does westernautolofts.com. Interestingly, it's owned by some dude at Applebee's. WTF? Here's the whois:

Domain name- westernautolofts.com

Start of registration- Fri Sep 13 2002 00:00:00
Registered through- Mon Sep 13 2004 00:00:00

Registrant Contact-
Applebee's International
Todd Sherlock (tsherl1759@aol.xom)
913-642-2937
FAX- none
9640 Manor Road
Leawood, KS 66206
US

And for the westernauto-lofts.com:

Domain Name: WESTERNAUTO-LOFTS.COM

Created on..............: Thu, Dec 12, 2002
Expires on..............: Sun, Dec 12, 2004
Record last updated on..: Fri, Jan 24, 2003

Administrative Contact:
Centrum Properties Inc.
Daria Mateo
225 West Hubbard Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60610
US
Phone: 312-832-2500
Fax..: 312-832-2525
Email: dmateo@centrumproperties.com

edit: oh yeah, there's nothing on centrumproperties.com -- it's just a logo and an address. What losers.

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:28 pm

As of last Friday, Reece & Nichols is the listing agent for the property.

longknock · Post by **longknock** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:01 pm

Grant Lundberg? If so, they will have Summit @ Sixteenth, Accardo Lofts, and Western Auto. Looks like they have a monopoly! I guess we know who the experts are now?

longknock · Post by **longknock** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:04 pm

Who has Dakota Lofts? Has anyone heard anything about this project? Last I heard was that they were working on financing.

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:16 pm

R&N also has Conover Place, and will have Lighthouse lofts, if and when that ever gets started. Plus, they will be the agent for the Cadillac lofts at 29th & Gillham.

Not sure who is doing Dakota. They were in MLS about a year ago and I believe it was a RE/Max office on State Line.

longknock · Post by **longknock** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:18 pm

Made a call. One phrase - "Development by Committee"

KCblightking · Post by **KCblightking** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:55 pm

Heard a rumor that Dakota will be a Prudential Listing. We'll see. It should also move forward in the next few weeks. I heard they got their financing. As far as I know, they are still planning residential, 30ish units. Adding three stories to the building.

Should be exciting with all the IRS/Post Office/Union Station development ongoing.

KCBK

KCgridlock · Post by **KCgridlock** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:27 am

Web site is up, not much on it though.

http://www.westernauto-lofts.com/

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:18 am

Great finds guys

KCblightking · Post by **KCblightking** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:14 pm

what a crappy web-site!!!

SonicBoi · Post by **SonicBoi** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:38 pm

KCblightking wrote:what a crappy web-site!!!

It's just a starter site, give it time...

Post by **bahua** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:32 pm

If they are reasonable, I might consider it, though I'd need some furniture....

KCDowntown · Post by **KCDowntown** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 11:50 pm

I saw the sign lit up earlier this evening and it looked great. The arrow was moving and the 'Western Auto' in the middle was doing all different sorts of things.
The sign adds a lot of character to the skyline and the Union Station area when its lit up all nice.

KCDowntown

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:29 am

They have also placed a HUGE sign on the side advertising their new lofts. This is a great project for the city.

ignatius · Post by **ignatius** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 6:35 pm

I enquired about the loft details and got this response...

I'm glad to see they'll have a 24-hour doorman. I'm not aware of any condos downtown that have this other than SF Tower. Most Plaza towers do have doormen.

__________________

Thanks for your interest in the Western Auto Lofts. We are excited to
show you these great lofts with granite countertops marble bathrooms
and upscale urban decor.

A few pertinent facts:

1 and 2 bedroom lofts, some with dens

640, 1470 square feet

$140,000 and up with a few lower priced

Models open March 22, 2003 for viewing

Monthly fee is being compiled right now and we will forward that
information as soon as it's available.

24 hour doorman

ignatius · Post by **ignatius** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:44 pm

I'm on the mailing list and just got this...

___________________

Thank you for your interest in Western Auto Lofts!!!

As a reminder, Western Auto Lofts will be Grand Opening this weekend,
March 22 and 23, 2003.

The sales center is located at 2107 Grand Boulevard (near the
intersection of 21st and Grand) and open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

By now, you should have been contact by our sales agents. However, you
will be able to see model units as well as floorplans at the Western
Auto Lofts Sales Center this weekend.

If you are unable to attend the Grand Opening, sales center will be
open
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (or by appointment)
effective March 22nd.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us at
816.421.3200.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!!

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