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TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:08 pm I would hate to see this get demolished



EDIT: Never mind, looks like they're probably just talking about the building that's almost under the viaduct

The intent of this general development plan for the Freighthouse PIEA Planning Area is to remove multiple negative (blighting) influences by redeveloping and revitalizing the 11.06 acres of land and 226,273 square feet of existing building improvements while also creating new dense multistory mixed-uses supported by structured parking. The Greenline will also be constructed through the Planning Area creating public shared space amenity. The general development plan is in accordance with the recommended housing guidelines described in the Greater Downtown Area Plan and the FOCUS Urban Core Plan.

As presently contemplated, multistory industrial structures will be retained, repurposed, and revitalized. The one-story industrial uses will likely give way to denser multistory development. The dirt lots adjoining the east side of Main-Walnut Viaduct and the Freighthouse restaurant surface parking lot west of the viaduct should be improved with dense vertical development above structured parking that utilizes the valuable Main Street frontage and the Downtown Streetcar line. The surface parking lots at 2015 Walnut Street and 311 W 22nd Street could be improved with multistory single or mixed use structures atop structured parking. The smallish surface parking lot at 2101 Walnut Street would be incorporated into the city’s proposed Greenline and used as public amenity space.

The overall strategy for redevelopment within the proposed Freighthouse PIEA Planning Area will emphasize the following:

• Removal/repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, parking lots, abandoned rail line, unneeded chain-link fencing, while securing and revitalizing (Greenline) the area beneath the Main Street and Grand Boulevard viaducts.

• Removal of trash, illegal dumping, illegal camping, and graffiti.

• Addition of required attractive and environmentally-friendly landscaping.

• Renovation/reuse of the four industrial loft structures along Walnut Street and Grand Boulevard.

• Construction of new dense multistory mixed uses atop structured parking.

• Create Greenline connection through the Planning Area along the south perimeter near
  the railway.

earthling wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:41 am BTW, is there a single owner of all this land? The City?

TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:08 pm I would hate to see this get demolished



EDIT: Never mind, looks like they're probably just talking about the building that's almost under the viaduct

KCtoBrooklyn wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:02 am Menlo Inc, the recently founded parent company for k12itc, a fast growing tech company based in the Northland, is looking to move to 2110 Grand. They currently have 45 employees and are planning to grow to 60 within a year. They are seeking a tax abatement.

Here is the building:
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2110-Gr ... /13129015/


And a recent article on the company:
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... eyond.html

KCtoBrooklyn wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:37 pm I'm not sure the current status, but there was a proposal for that building:

earthling wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:41 am Given no design detail yet, it could be garage with residential above and retail space surrounding it, including eats/coffee facing the tracks/US.

Am more concerned about a single developer getting a large tract like this at it could potentially turn into every building looking approx the same (like Cordish Light buildings).

BTW, is there a single owner of all this land? The City?

Nashville Yards: 3.5 million+ SQ. FT. OF CLASS-A AND CREATIVE OFFICE SPACE; 1,000+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS; 400,000+ SQ. FT. OF RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT; 1,100+ HOTEL ROOMS. (and a main tower of 600')

earthling wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:58 am Anyone registered able to open the CompassKC attachments from the Attachments tab? For the Freighthouse project. Only able to open one.

https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... 375045ab58

normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:40 pm

earthling wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:58 am Anyone registered able to open the CompassKC attachments from the Attachments tab? For the Freighthouse project. Only able to open one.

https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... 375045ab58

Its nothing beyond what is in the blight study

The proposal calls for two residential buildings, one seven stories, the other 12 stories, totaling 220 units, and a 12-story hotel with 220 rooms to be built at 1650 Broadway. A parking garage would be located beneath one of the buildings