Extension of 39th Street CID favored by council

May 31st, 2013 – by 0
Putting these protective guards around trees is one of the latest projects of the 39th Street CID, which is seeking renewal for 20 more years. The CID is also provides security and helps to market businesses in the area. A decade ago, 39th street ...

New Midtown CIDS spark council discussion of CID policy

Mar 25th, 2013 – by 0
The city council gave preliminary support to a Community Improvement District at 51st and Main last week. During the debate, the council and mayor discussed the proliferation of CIDs and some concerns about their future impact. When it comes ...

Council moves toward approval of two new Midtown CIDs

Mar 22nd, 2013 – by 0
Work has begun at 51st and Main, where a mixed-used apartment and retail development is under construction. The city council expressed preliminary approval for a CID for the project there and another one on the site of the former West Edge project. The ...

If community improvement districts are working, should the city rein them in?

Oct 25th, 2012 – by 0
Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) are, according to almost everyone, a flexible tool for reducing crime, cleaning up trash and improving the quality of life in Kansas City. CIDs on 39th Street, Westport Road and Main Street have allowed ...

CID debate shifts to ensuring districts benefit the public

Oct 18th, 2012 – by 0
The debate over Community Improvement District (CID) policy continues at city hall, but the focus has shifted. As the city’s Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee heard a substitute resolution and public testimony yesterday, ...

CIDs could be limited under proposal

Jul 3rd, 2012 – by 0
Main Street is one of the areas of Midtown that has a community improvement district. Current and future Midtown Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) could be impacted by a proposal being considered at city hall. As we reported yesterday, ...

City proposes new rules for CIDs

Jul 2nd, 2012 – by 2
During discussion of an Uptown Theater/Uptown Shoppes Community Improvement District, the city manager proposed new regulations for the special taxing districts. posted by Mary Jo Draper With 31 proposals for community improvement districts ...