Fight blight to reduce homicides, police chief says
Police Chief Darryl Forte last week doubled down on his call to combat violent crime by demolishing vacant buildings, eliminating strewn trash and more.
In his blog last week, he expanded on earlier comments to the Board of Police Commissioners.
It ...
2015 KC real estate recap
sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton
2015 was a decent year in the Kansas City area existing home market. We went into the year wondering how many people would decide to list. The answer: Meh. Inventory and Supply were both down ...
“Bridging project” intended to carry development past Troost
The plan, still being shaped, is to redevelop all four corners of Armour and Troost and create a bridge between east and west Kansas City.
In an unusual approach, a city council committee on Wednesday advanced the effort with a measure to spend ...
Our real estate holiday wishlist
sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton
As 2015 winds down, we are already assessing the 2016 Kansas City real estate market. This year has been solid, with lack of inventory as our featured issue. Prices have been up, time on the ...
MGE building project moves forward
The city council planning and zoning committee on Wednesday approved and advanced a plan that the developer said could bring 500 new residents to Midtown.
The project, which begins with renovating the MGE building at Broadway and 34th street ...
MAC Properties to build at Armour and Main
Plans for 3435 Main. Courtesy MAC Properties
MAC Properties, redeveloper of 24 buildings along Armour Boulevard since 2007, plans to construct its first new building in the city.
The City Plan Commission today recommended approval of a plan ...
School master plan includes repurposing changes
Bryant School will be moved from the repurposing list to a list of schools being “mothballed” for future use by the Kansas City School District, one of the changes recommended by the district’s new master plan. Courtesy Kansas City Public ...
Developers oppose vote on Downtown hotel deal
A city vote would delay the planned downtown convention hotel and endanger the entire project, developers told the city council Thursday.
The business session briefed nine new council members who were not part of a July vote approving the $311 ...
Real estate tip: Changes in home loans
sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton
Home loans have been in the news lately, and not just for low interest rates. Big changes in the loan business went into effect on October 3rd, and they will likely affect every step in buying ...
Westport Middle School rehab moves forward
The city council plans and zoning committee on Wednesday approved and advanced a rezoning and development plan for the renovation of Westport Middle School.
The changes go to the full council today for final approval.
Sustainable Redevelopment ...
Who’s talking