Misc Crossroads News

[WoodDraw]

It’s a lot of money to be giving an unelected board. That survey is interesting as well.

The trash service is welcome and needed. As is the first Friday stuff, although I question if the board will run it for the community or how they want it to be.

100 trees a year I’m incredibly skeptical on, assuming they mean them actually surviving. Don’t get the graffiti thing at all. And the security thing seems dumb and a subsidy for the few that will know there is a random security guy for twelve hours.

I’m for it, but it’s…interesting.

[DaveKCMO]

Why are the old Star HQ and Freighthouse carved out?

The Star has a development agreement with the city that anticipates its own CID and the Freight House CID was approved earlier this year. The tiny carveout you didn't ask about is an existing CID for Parlor. No stacking!

[taxi]

Why are the old Star HQ and Freighthouse carved out?

The Star has a development agreement with the city that anticipates its own CID and the Freight House CID was approved earlier this year. The tiny carveout you didn't ask about is an existing CID for Parlor. No stacking!

This is good to know. When the 39th St. CID drew their gerrymandered map, they just carved around the people they knew wouldn't support it.

[DaveKCMO]

100 trees a year I’m incredibly skeptical on, assuming they mean them actually surviving. Don’t get the graffiti thing at all. And the security thing seems dumb and a subsidy for the few that will know there is a random security guy for twelve hours.

We've already planted 89 since last fall.

[WoodDraw]

100 trees a year I’m incredibly skeptical on, assuming they mean them actually surviving. Don’t get the graffiti thing at all. And the security thing seems dumb and a subsidy for the few that will know there is a random security guy for twelve hours.

We've already planted 89 since last fall.

That’s great to hear. Most urban trees have unsuccessful lives, but I’m very open to being proven wrong.

I see there is someone on the board with experience. I’m keeping an open mind

[KCPowercat]

I thought for years the majority of Crossroads residents/business owners were fighting any CID formation?

Great to see and much needed.

[DaveKCMO]

I thought for years the majority of Crossroads residents/business owners were fighting any CID formation?

Great to see and much needed.

When it was only special assessments based on value, yes. Now it's flat-rate and we added a sales tax to offset that reduction. Much more affordable! No property pays over $1800 the first year (3% annual escalation).

[KCPowercat]

Nice

[hartliss]

Anyone know anything about Sushi Kodawari going in at 2100 central?
https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Pro ... ttachments

[DaveKCMO]

Anyone know anything about Sushi Kodawari going in at 2100 central?
https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Pro ... ttachments

News to me, but happy to see something other than office and event space going into the Creamery building.

[beautyfromashes]

Construction started in NW corner of 18th and Baltimore. Anyone know what is going in there? Sorry if it’s already been discussed.

[KC_Ari]

Construction started in NW corner of 18th and Baltimore. Anyone know what is going in there? Sorry if it’s already been discussed.

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This one I think?

[beautyfromashes]

Construction started in NW corner of 18th and Baltimore. Anyone know what is going in there? Sorry if it’s already been discussed.

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This one I think?

No, that is between Wyandotte and Central. This is on Baltimore, the old auto shop and the building to the north on Baltimore.

[Chris Stritzel]

Construction started in NW corner of 18th and Baltimore. Anyone know what is going in there? Sorry if it’s already been discussed.

The parking lot out front is becoming a pocket park while the "L" shaped building will become retail space. Shirley Helzberg is behind the plan. It's being done in conjunction with the two renovations at 18th and Central.

For reference, I'm attaching the floor plans and renderings for both projects. All are by Helix Architects.

1718 Baltimore





214 West 18th (MGM/Universal Pictures Buildings)

[Midtownkid]

That is the perfect use for that corner. I've dreamt about a pocket park there for years.

[Chris Stritzel]

Some before and rendered afters of the Helzberg projects.

214-20 West 18th...





1718 Baltimore...

[beautyfromashes]

Saw some workers inside the old Reiger space this week. Is something moving in there or just general maintenance?

[Chris Stritzel]

Saw some workers inside the old Reiger space this week. Is something moving in there or just general maintenance?

The old Rieger space at 1924 Main has a remodel application on Compass for a new restaurant called "Wise Guy". Applicant is Ashley May.
https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... b=contacts

[Midtownkid]

Weinberger Fine Arts is closing their gallery on SW Blvd. Hate to see galleries close in the neighborhood. Hope something creative replaces it!

[Cratedigger]

Weinberger Fine Arts is closing their gallery on SW Blvd. Hate to see galleries close in the neighborhood. Hope something creative replaces it!

Saw that too - sad to see. They always had great pieces and was a great place to walk through on a First Friday