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KCPowercat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:49 pm I assume this is kind of a judgment thing but what classifies a space as A? Just because it's an older building it gets downgraded?

KCPowercat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:49 pm I assume this is kind of a judgment thing but what classifies a space as A? Just because it's an older building it gets downgraded?

These buildings represent the newest and highest quality buildings in their market. They are generally the best looking buildings with the best construction, and possess high-quality building infrastructure. Class A buildings also are well located, have good access, and are professionally managed. As a result of this, they attract the highest quality tenants and also command the highest rents.

Most prestigious buildings competing for premier office users with rents above average for the area. Buildings have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence.

Class A buildings have a prime central location with exceptional accessibility and are usually of significant size. Class A buildings aren’t always newly built; older distinguished buildings with outstanding ownership in prime markets are often Class A due to their market presence.

Class A boasts high-end tenant improvements and first-class finishes, high-tech security, the latest in elevator and HVAC systems, and state-of-the-art technological capabilities. In other words, these buildings are built to impress. The hottest in amenities can include concierge/valet services, cafes, food courts, restaurants, daycare centers, game rooms, on-site covered parking, gyms, showers, lounges, bike storage and roof terraces.

normalthings wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:54 pm

GRID wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:13 am If there was more modern office space in downtown KC, would One KC place even be considered class A anymore? It just does not seem like the top class A building it once was.

I don’t think that any of the big KC towers would be categorized as Class A if/when WR, Strata, and 13 Wyandotte Open.

TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:06 pm I'd think 2555 Grand would be considered class A as well, having been built in 2003.

normalthings wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:44 am

TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:06 pm I'd think 2555 Grand would be considered class A as well, having been built in 2003.

I was just considering multi-tenant buildings and so HR Block, 2555 Grand were not in my equation.

normalthings wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:20 am One Kansas City Place's lobby is being renovated.

Midtownkid wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:44 am

normalthings wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:20 am One Kansas City Place's lobby is being renovated.

Any word on the plans?

earthling wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:03 pm ^If they aren't engaging with the streetcar stop, totally ignoring the opportunity.... Dave, can you give them a clue?

DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:19 pm

earthling wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:03 pm ^If they aren't engaging with the streetcar stop, totally ignoring the opportunity.... Dave, can you give them a clue?

My interactions with the building's management have not been pleasant. Sorry!

KC_JAYHAWK wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:16 am That's the second floor above the 1st floor lobby. It still looks like that as far as I know, even though I haven't been back to the building since last November. It's still got the dark tile, dark wood paneling and chrome in the lobby from 1988...lol. The owners do very little to maintain the building, even the pavers out front are buckled in many areas and have been for years. They might have the windows cleaned once a year, if that.

flyingember wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:13 am

DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:19 pm

earthling wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:03 pm ^If they aren't engaging with the streetcar stop, totally ignoring the opportunity.... Dave, can you give them a clue?

My interactions with the building's management have not been pleasant. Sorry!

Isn't this the building that refused to have the stop on their property so it ended up with no shelter cover?