Capping the Loop
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That article also has a link to an online feedback survey
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But it's not fully funded. Details!Major KC Fan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:51 pm Article in KCBJ this afternoon mentions that both the environmental study and pre-requisites are about finished. The public forums are to get public input on perceived/desired amenities, etc. that might be incorporated into the final plan. Sounds like it will possibly break ground in 2024.
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Yeah. From what they said at the event, it seemed the only real hurdle worrying them was getting the funding on time. I think everything else will be in place.Major KC Fan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:51 pm Article in KCBJ this afternoon mentions that both the environmental study and pre-requisites are about finished. The public forums are to get public input on perceived/desired amenities, etc. that might be incorporated into the final plan. Sounds like it will possibly break ground in 2024.
Although they missed on the mega-grant, I do recall reading that once you have your environmental review stamped you're much more likely to be approved. Which I think they would by this December's grants.
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WHEREAS, the Partnership has obtained commitments from the federal government, the City, and the private sector for approximately $60 Million, as well as other contributions from businesses and property owners adjoining the South Loop Link who have agreed to contribute additional monies to the project; and
WHEREAS, the Partnership’s solicitations of the business community and others has resulted in numerous requests for the assistance of Missouri Contribution Tax Credits in return for the contingent contribution of substantial private monies; and
WHEREAS, the $15 Million in contribution tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board (“MDFB”) would generate up to $50 Million in additional funds for the South Loop Link and is believed to make possible the project; and
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WHEREAS, the Partnership’s solicitations of the business community and others has resulted in numerous requests for the assistance of Missouri Contribution Tax Credits in return for the contingent contribution of substantial private monies; and
WHEREAS, the $15 Million in contribution tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board (“MDFB”) would generate up to $50 Million in additional funds for the South Loop Link and is believed to make possible the project; and
https://kansascity.legistar.com/Legisla ... FullText=1
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Langosta...Where are you finding the language above? I can't see it on the City Clerk's website.
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Hit the ‘text’ tab
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Thanks!
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The South Loop Project is a sustainable urban park over I-670 linking adjacent communities, and a collaborative effort led by Port KC, the Downtown Council, and City of Kansas City. As a public green space and state-of-the-art destination park, it may include features such as accessible play spaces, public entertainment forums, multimodal transportation options and more.
This phase of the project includes formulating ideas for park programming, advancing the park concept through preliminary design, and conducting environmental analysis in line with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Project Boundaries
North boundary: Westbound traffic lanes of Truman Road from Grand Boulevard on the east to Wyandotte Street on the west
South boundary: Eastbound traffic lanes of Truman Road from Wyandotte Street to the west to Grand Boulevard to the east
East boundary: Grand Boulevard to the intersection of Truman Road on the north and south
West boundary: Wyandotte Street to the intersection of Truman Road on the north and south
*Additional two blocks of I-670 beneath the convention center from Broadway Boulevard to Wyandotte St
https://kcsouthloopproject.org/118-2/View and comment on initial design concepts based on over 1,500 survey responses about preferred park amenities. The South Loop project team is hosting an in-person public meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at The Gallery event space. A 30-minute presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open house to review initial park designs and provide feedback.
The Gallery is located at 61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. Transportation options include RideKC Bus, KC Streetcar, bike, walk or ride. Parking validation is available for the Cosentino’s Parking Garage and the KC Live! Parking Garage. We look forward to seeing you on April 11!
South Loop Project Public Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
5-7 p.m.
Formal presentation to begin at 5:30 p.m.
The Gallery
61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
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They mentioned this at the last public meeting but I still don’t understand the additional two blocks of I-670 beneath the convention center from Broadway Boulevard to Wyandotte St.
Can someone explain to me like I’m 5 why that’s necessary? Seems the value of the park would be where people can see the sun
Can someone explain to me like I’m 5 why that’s necessary? Seems the value of the park would be where people can see the sun
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I think the most generous assumption is the team is calming/reconfiguring Truman all the way up to Broadway so it isn't such a speedway. Maybe even adding pedestrian access to the park from Broadway?
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It's probably so they can update some unrelated convention center thing and rope it into this project
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Or use convention center bonds for the project and claim its for the convention center
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Much better idea!
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Does anyone have any idea how the width of this park compares to Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston(aka the Big Dig)?
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I’m shocked water feature ranked that low.
When I went to the meeting I donated most of my stickers to the cafe’ vote. Hope it makes it on.
When I went to the meeting I donated most of my stickers to the cafe’ vote. Hope it makes it on.
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I'm shocked no one wants an 8-story animatronic Harry Truman.