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FangKC wrote: I wonder what they are going to do with Epperson House now?

warwickland wrote: Ah, I took a few classes in Epperson House. Memories. Should of taken more geology classes instead of those urban planning classes and I might of had a shot at a PG now, oops.  :)

Most enjoyable classes I ever took, though.

Highlander wrote: PG???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PG

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The Request for Interest calls for proposals “to complete the historic restoration of the Epperson House exterior, interior public spaces and grounds; along with a strategic renovation and repurposing of the private spaces for compatible market-rate revenue-generating office or hospitality uses that support the urban engagement mission of UMKC, the desire of the community to see the house restored and the interests of the developer while covering the operating costs of the facility.”
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UMKC is seeking ideas to save and revitalize the Epperson House, a vacant, century-old former mansion on its campus that’s been a repeat nominee on Historic KC’s most endangered list.
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“A collaboration among philanthropic, state, and local officials, developers, and preservationists will be necessary for a full restoration and 21st-century adaptive reuse of this local landmark.”
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“It was built to the finest standard of its time,” Gauthier said. “Cosmetic things need to be fixed, but the parts of the building that are primary from a historic tax credit point of view, they’re in good shape.”

Gauthier said the old mansion’s layout lent itself to be potentially repositioned as an event and conference center. The three-level building once had a swimming pool on its ground level and has a flexible, open floor plan that could serve a variety of uses.

It’s main floor still has many of the features of its days as a residence including the former library, living room, smoking room, dining room and an indoor-outdoor terrarium. The third floor is a honeycomb of bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways.

One of the major challenges to restoring and reusing the old mansion is retrofitting it to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The mechanical systems also must be upgraded.

Gauthier estimated it would cost $8 million to $12 million to renovate Epperson for new uses.
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UMKC is asking parties interested in submitting ideas for Epperson to contact Bill Haverly, university director, facilities planning design & construction, at w.haverly@umkc.edu. Proposals will begin being reviewed at the end of January.

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The Request for Interest calls for proposals “to complete the historic restoration of the Epperson House exterior, interior public spaces and grounds; along with a strategic renovation and repurposing of the private spaces for compatible market-rate revenue-generating office or hospitality uses that support the urban engagement mission of UMKC, the desire of the community to see the house restored and the interests of the developer while covering the operating costs of the facility.”

Interested parties should contact Robert A. Simmons, associate vice chancellor for administration, at simmonsr@umkc.edu or 816-235-1354.