2022 KC Goals

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normalthings wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:55 pm Without Shields, there are no strong pro-development players on the council. Short running to replace her is pro-development but not quite on her level. I think the candidate running vs. Bunch is even farther on the anti-incentive spectrum.

I had really hoped that Bunch would deliver a relaxing of zoning to allow for missing middle in at least the core. Has not happened and does not appear to be discussed. Probably the single greatest act to support affordability. Even then, new construction missing middle probably isn't going to pencil out for 5% AMI "true affordable"
There's a counterpoint that while Shields may be pro-development, her working methods make people reluctant to partner with her unless they absolutely have to. Someone less pro-development but better at building relationships may get more done.
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kboish wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:53 pm So they are both a gentrifier and a slumlord? How does that work?
Right. Laughable :roll:

Or, would be laughable, if it weren't so sad to lose a project of this scale in the heart of midtown. Surely it will be back in some form...
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rxlexi wrote: Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:48 am
kboish wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:53 pm So they are both a gentrifier and a slumlord? How does that work?
Right. Laughable :roll:

Or, would be laughable, if it weren't so sad to lose a project of this scale in the heart of midtown. Surely it will be back in some form...
"dead dead" according to Collison. I hope he's wrong

https://twitter.com/cityscenekc/status/ ... 4859146250
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On why KC could use a strong research university... Columbus is getting a $20B Intel chip fab that could grow to $100B, working closely with OSU...
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en ... #gs.n4w3a3
Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University. “They will also be integral to a wide range of applications in which Ohio State is actively involved from a research perspective, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, vaccine development and more. So, it’s a natural fit for Ohio State
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Downtown Council has formed its own set of 10-year goals for downtown...
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... lytic.html

While they are all on right track at a higher level there needs to be more infill along streetcar line sooner than later. It's a little disappointing that after several years of streetcar running there are still many surface lots directly along the line with no plans. RM is an exception though.
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earthling wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:30 pm Downtown Council has formed its own set of 10-year goals for downtown...
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... lytic.html

While they are all on right track at a higher level there needs to be more infill along streetcar line sooner than later. It's a little disappointing that after several years of streetcar running there are still many surface lots directly along the line with no plans. RM is an exception though.
Just spitballing here but that might get better once the Main St part is done. Because more people will be able to funnel into the Crossroads. It’s still a short line right now and is just circulating- not funneling yet.
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BREAKING NEWS: The AP poll voters have just now released their final poll of 2022! After several rounds of voting, they've finalized their multiple awards and the 2022 All-Kansas City team. Here are the results!

AP Poll, First Team All-Kansas City Projects/Events


First Team All-KC
World Cup Announcement
South Loop Cap moves forward
Panasonic Plant Announcement
Mac Project Revival
Royals downtown news

Honorable Mention- Hyatt House revival, Scarritt, Ozark starting, Kindler hotel, 413 Delaware

Rookie of the Year- 10th & Main project

2022 MVP Award- World Cup 2026 announcement

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Fun thanks for posting
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Been saving this one for like 6 months
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