I wonder how many empty spaces exist upstairs in old 2-story commercial buildings around the Metro that could have apartments? Many of them probably were housing at one time.langosta wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:08 pmSingle room occupancy and dormitory housing likely has a place in the affordable discussion. Legalize it!FangKC wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:20 am I wish the former YMCA in downtown Kansas City at 10th and Oak had been converted to lofts and not demolished.
https://kchistory.org/image/ymca-buildi ... fset%5D=15
Downtown KCK
- FangKC
- City Hall
- Posts: 18301
- Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2003 10:02 pm
- Location: Old Northeast -- Indian Mound
Re: Downtown KCK
- Eon Blue
- Alameda Tower
- Posts: 1126
- Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:28 pm
- Location: Downtown KCMO
Re: Downtown KCK
It survived until at least 1999. Razed for Davis Park, I guess. Wild. Sad.FangKC wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:20 am I wish the former YMCA in downtown Kansas City at 10th and Oak had been converted to lofts and not demolished.
https://kchistory.org/image/ymca-buildi ... fset%5D=15
https://kchistory.org/image/ymca-buildi ... ffset%5D=9
https://kchistory.org/image/ymca-buildi ... ffset%5D=3
https://kchistory.org/image/ymca-0?solr ... ffset%5D=7
-
- Western Auto Lofts
- Posts: 533
- Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:31 pm
- Location: DC
- Contact:
Re: Downtown KCK
Proposed 12-story tower + low-rise building by F&C at 4th & Minnesota.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politic ... 90225.htmlFlaherty & Collins, based in Indianapolis, is proposing a two-phase project that would include 472 apartments, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. Also envisioned is a concealed parking garage, 26,650 square feet of commercial space and expanded parks to connect with the riverfront.
Full RFP response: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YP6Jbo ... sp=sharing
- Cratedigger
- Valencia Place
- Posts: 1874
- Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:32 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
Wow - that would be huge for downtown KCK
Hopefully they can get out of their own way to make this happen. Expected completion date in 2027
Hopefully they can get out of their own way to make this happen. Expected completion date in 2027
- Chris Stritzel
- Penntower
- Posts: 2391
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:27 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
Solid. If you can get this, the Reardon Center redevelopnent rolling, the KCKCC going, and the renovation of that building at 6th and Minnesota underway, Downtown KCK will actually start to get better.
- rxlexi
- Penntower
- Posts: 2296
- Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:30 pm
- Location: Briarcliff
Re: Downtown KCK
Solid plan and a nice surprise. Really hope this gets done. Will be one of the most prominent buildings on the KCK skyline and looks like it creates some cool tiered greenspace that nicely ties into the Riverfront Heritage Trail as it enters Strawberry Hill.
And it replaces a giant parking lot! Clean modern design by KEM studio a bonus.
And it replaces a giant parking lot! Clean modern design by KEM studio a bonus.
- rxlexi
- Penntower
- Posts: 2296
- Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:30 pm
- Location: Briarcliff
Re: Downtown KCK
Side note - thoughts on why Strawberry Hill hasn't really taken off yet? It's close to DTKC, has a nice collection of restaurants and bars (albeit not high-end), interesting views and history.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
- Chris Stritzel
- Penntower
- Posts: 2391
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:27 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
I think NIMBYism plays a role. They strongly opposed the now fully approved 505 Central project, opposed a project in Rosedale (Woodside Village Phase 2) and opposed a project at 6th and Ann. Strawberry Hill could very well support a few new projects, but the opposition from those folks who are reluctant to see change is incredibly strong and is a turn off for most developers.rxlexi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:46 am Side note - thoughts on why Strawberry Hill hasn't really taken off yet? It's close to DTKC, has a nice collection of restaurants and bars (albeit not high-end), interesting views and history.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
-
- Oak Tower
- Posts: 5554
- Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:50 pm
- Location: Mount Hope
Re: Downtown KCK
Most of the housing stock on Strawberry Hill is very small and does not have off street parking. There are some larger houses between 6th and 7th which is now considered part of SH but was formerly Splitlog Hill. The large homes were built by Wyandotte indians who became prosperous from sale of lands.
-
- Strip mall
- Posts: 119
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:23 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
Rosedale isn’t anywhere near SH.Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:57 amI think NIMBYism plays a role. They strongly opposed the now fully approved 505 Central project, opposed a project in Rosedale (Woodside Village Phase 2) and opposed a project at 6th and Ann. Strawberry Hill could very well support a few new projects, but the opposition from those folks who are reluctant to see change is incredibly strong and is a turn off for most developers.rxlexi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:46 am Side note - thoughts on why Strawberry Hill hasn't really taken off yet? It's close to DTKC, has a nice collection of restaurants and bars (albeit not high-end), interesting views and history.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
“Taken off” is relative. Small houses hurt a lot, but it’s become pretty popular among younger residents. I would bet that housing prices have increased in SH at a greater rate than most of the metro in the last few years.
- Highlander
- City Center Square
- Posts: 10224
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:40 pm
- Location: Houston
Re: Downtown KCK
It is quaint in places and has a couple of decent blocks but the proximity to I70 and it's confusing and ungainly on/off ramps do not help. Get down to the bottom of 5th street and you are essentially on an I-70 ramp immediately peripheral to the neighborhoods commercial area. The interaction with I-70 needs to be redesigned and the need for the existence of that northern swing of I-70 through KC and KCK needs to be re-examined.rxlexi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:46 am Side note - thoughts on why Strawberry Hill hasn't really taken off yet? It's close to DTKC, has a nice collection of restaurants and bars (albeit not high-end), interesting views and history.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.110082, ... ?entry=ttu
- Anthony_Hugo98
- Valencia Place
- Posts: 1995
- Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:50 pm
- Location: Overland Park, KS
Re: Downtown KCK
Exactly. Why in the world they felt the need to organize opposition to the project makes even less sense when you address that, but alas.Imarealperson wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:05 pmRosedale isn’t anywhere near SH.Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:57 amI think NIMBYism plays a role. They strongly opposed the now fully approved 505 Central project, opposed a project in Rosedale (Woodside Village Phase 2) and opposed a project at 6th and Ann. Strawberry Hill could very well support a few new projects, but the opposition from those folks who are reluctant to see change is incredibly strong and is a turn off for most developers.rxlexi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:46 am Side note - thoughts on why Strawberry Hill hasn't really taken off yet? It's close to DTKC, has a nice collection of restaurants and bars (albeit not high-end), interesting views and history.
Housing stock just too old/small? KCK decay/reputation gets in the way? Is crime an issue? Often had these thoughts when relaxing on the patio at Mockingbird Lounge (RIP).
Went to church on Russian Hill as a child and back in the 90s it was still pretty Eastern European. Seems like most of the old families have since moved on and I can't really get a feel for the new vibe as I don't spend a ton of time over there, but each time I do I'm impressed with the potential village feel and proximity to good stuff.
-
- Strip mall
- Posts: 119
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:23 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
Who is “they”?
- Chris Stritzel
- Penntower
- Posts: 2391
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:27 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
Strawberry Hill NIMBYs. They got organized to help organize opposition to the Woodside Village Rosedale project. A bit backwards considering they live miles away.
-
- Strip mall
- Posts: 119
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:23 pm
Re: Downtown KCK
I don’t recall this. SH nimbys couldn’t organize a one man parade.Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 9:53 amStrawberry Hill NIMBYs. They got organized to help organize opposition to the Woodside Village Rosedale project. A bit backwards considering they live miles away.