5th and Main (Northwest Corner)

[cityscenekc]

https://cityscenekc.com/delays-grow-cit ... -to-95-6m/

[Cratedigger]

Still not my favorite building to look at, but I love the density in this project. The greenery along the side is interesting

City Harvest developer releases new renderings of 13-story apartment project planned for the River Market.

https://twitter.com/cityscenekc/status/ ... 0485917696

[TheUrbanRoo]

I think this will be one of those buildings that will look alot better once you see it in person

[longtimelistener]

Whats the story with the ground floor facing 5th? Is there any activation or is it just screen wall for a parking garage?

[Crujones81]

Whats the story with the ground floor facing 5th? Is there any activation or is it just screen wall for a parking garage?

2 stories of commercial facing 5th, with entry at the corner of 5th and Main.

[Chris Stritzel]

I think this will be one of those buildings that will look alot better once you see it in person

I assume it'll have a similar, but more mature look, to that building at 5th and Delaware.

[SiouxCity KCMO Man]

This render makes me think like this is from the 60s or 70s. But I'll trust that it will look better once done.

I think this will be one of those buildings that will look alot better once you see it in person

[Chris Stritzel]

Comparing the current design of the building vs what was originally posted, it seems that it picked up more glass, the window layout facing south was redesigned, the apartments were pushed to the southeast corner, the "penthouse" level changed a bit on the southern end, the protruding balconies on the northern facade were apparently removed, and the amount of white lines on the facade was greatly reduced.

[normalthings]

This design feels like a homage to SOM. BMA is a local SOM design that I am reminded of

[DaveKCMO]

Yes, and I like it for that.

[TheUrbanRoo]

This design feels like a homage to SOM. BMA is a local SOM design that I am reminded of

What is SOM & BMA?

[horizons82]

SOM is a world renowned architecture firm known for precise detailing and decorative restraint. They’re the lead architect for the new KCI terminal.

If you look at their website they have a map with notable projects they've been involved with:

https://www.som.com/expertise/

[WoodDraw]

Bma is one park place.

[moderne]

That SOM website sure makes the new KCI terminal sensible in a good way.

[Cratedigger]

Have been wondering when we'll finally hear from the FAA

Port KC’s Joe Perry said he expects a final designation from the FAA by early December, with construction to start in early 2023.

https://www.kctv5.com/2022/10/26/95-mil ... -approval/

[TheUrbanRoo]

Port KC’s Joe Perry said he expects a final designation from the FAA by early December, with construction to start in early 2023.

Still waiting...

[Chris Stritzel]

I’ve been told by a very high up individual that the FAA restriction over the area has been removed and is not in the hands of the city. The city will set its own limits but City Harvest and 413 Delaware are approved as a result.

[dukuboy1]

That’s good news on the approval front. Any idea if the FFA has influence on the West side of downtown? Quality hill area and such. Just wondering if they get involved just toward the north end of that side or even as you go South, like where FBI building is now.

[FangKC]

I still don't understand why 413 Delaware needed their approval. It's not going to be any taller than any of the existing buildings on Delaware.

[Chris Stritzel]

Plans finally uploaded to Compass. Of note, the residential lobby will be on 4th Street. MCLV is the landscape architect. I also found the facade detail helpful for what to expect. The landscape plan shows a car hitting pedestrians though, so, yikes.

I was told when to expect construction to start on this last week, but I wish not to share it publicly so that it isn't jinxed. I'll leave that up to Flaherty and Collins.