Work begins on Downtown middle school

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Crossroads Academy has officially launched construction on its new 21st Century Middle School located at 1009 Central. During an internal school celebration on Tuesday (Sept. 16), 5th-7th grade students helped jump start demolition as they…

Millennials discover Downtown KC a friendly place to be

You can find them where there’s live music, trendy food, an affordable home and a friendly environment where they feel they can make a difference. And in some very encouraging ways, both statistically and in the mysterious world of “buzz,”…

Downtown shines One Light on residential growth

Leaders of The Cordish Companies and Kansas City praised the progress made in Downtown during the past decade as the group broke ground on the $79 million One Light luxury apartment tower, The Kansas City Business Journal reported on Tuesday. On…

One Light residential tower to break ground on Monday

 You are invited to a milestone event in Downtown Kansas City at 2 p.m. Monday at 13th & Walnut. A ground-breaking ceremony is set for Monday in the Power & Light District, where officials will ceremonially welcome the One Light luxury…

KCPT illustrates residential growth boom in Downtown

KCPT, Kansas City's public television station, is airing a new story about Downtown residential growth -- in terms of population and residential properties. Check it out here! KCPT's story on The Local Show provides a progress report on…

‘Surge in apartment growth boosts Downtown’s revival’ – KC Star editorial

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"The sudden resurgence of interest in Downtown apartment construction is a testament to the power of past and current investments in the heart of Kansas City," according to the lead editorial in The Kansas City Star last Sunday. The opinion…

Panel to put spotlight on Downtown housing

Downtown Council leaders will take center stage on Wednesday, as The Kansas City Club plays host to a panel discussion on the Downtown Housing Initiative. Tom Trabon, Bob Langenkamp and Sean O'Byrne will present the panel that focuses…

‘Phenomenal’ demand for Downtown housing sparks good & bad news

The demand for Downtown housing is at an all-time high -- a reality that presents the Downtown Council with both welcome news and a huge challenge. After all, the number one priority on the Downtown Council's list of strategic goals is to…