New Google Fiber deadlines for Midtown

Sep 4th, 2013 – by 0
Google Fiber is reminding residents of several Midtown neighborhoods that the deadline is nearing for choosing a plan. Southmoreland North – Thursday, October 10 Westport – Thursday, October 10 Center City – Thursday, October ...

School board to vote on Westport Middle School proposal

Aug 23rd, 2013 – by 0
The future of closed Westport Middle School will be a topic of consideration for the Kansas City school board next week. The school is one of the closed Kansas City schools being offered for sale as part of the repurposing effort. The repurposing ...

Two neighborhoods holding yard sales this weekend

Jun 5th, 2013 – by 0
Which neighborhood has the best stuff to sell? You be the judge. Both Hyde Park and Southmoreland are holding neighborhood-wide yard sales this weekend. Southmoreland Friday June 7th and Saturday, June 8th!  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clothes ...

Ornamental pear trees, common in Midtown but a growing problem

May 6th, 2013 – by 0
A Serviceberry in bloom at the Discovery Center at 47th and Troost. Our guest poster suggests they are a great native alternative to the ornamental pear trees so popular in Midtown. Photo by Kate Corwin. Guest post by Kate Corwin, Southmoreland ...

Community, school district weigh proposals for Westport Schools

Apr 9th, 2013 – by 0
Are the two plans for repurposing Westport High and Middle Schools financially sound? Would it be better if the two large sites remained schools, in case the school district someday needs them again? Would the community prefer what some have ...

Historic house near art institute is finally coming down

Dec 13th, 2012 – by 0
Donaldson House at 4347 Oak, across the street from the Kansas City Art Institute, has belonged to the school since 1967, but the institute said it hasn’t been able to find a way to use it. Despite attempts to find a developer or even move ...

School repurposers release draft report on Westport Middle and High Schools

Oct 11th, 2012 – by 0
Westport Middle School. While they wait for more information from interested redevelopment teams, Kansas City school repurposers have released a draft reuse report on Westport High and Middle Schools. In late August, three developers presented ...