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Two Major Projects, Some Trouble in Kansas City

Two major projects underway in Kansas City will make a significant impact on the city's downtown and skyline, but problems with one may delay its completion.

November 4, 2010 - The Architect's Newspaper

Historic Kansas City Plaza Threatened by Development

A recipient of AICP National Planning Landmark Award, Country Club Plaza is part of Kansas City's historic shopping district. A developer is proposing to replace two historic buildings on the Plaza with contemporary designs.

August 23, 2010 - The Kansas City Star

Car-Dependent Kansas City

Urban Land Institute president Patrick L. Phillips says his hometown of Kansas City needs to mend its car-centric infrastructure and encourage denser growth in the suburbs.

July 27, 2010 - The Kansas City Star

Underground Business District

The Atlantic guides a tour through the underground business zone of SubTropolis, a 5-million-square-foot complex 100 feet below Kansas City, Missouri.

April 15, 2010 - The Atlantic

A Spokesman for Urbanity

A profile of Kevin Klinkenberg, Kansas City urban planner and architect, talking about his love for the city and the work he's done to make it a better place.

October 6, 2009 - The Pitch (Kansas City)

Kansas' 'Green Impact Zone'

Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs Adolfo Carrion, Jr. visited Kansas City on Tuesday to visit the site of the city's new "Green Impact Zone". The inner-city Zone will be a laboratory for energy-saving techniques.

September 3, 2009 - Kansas City Star

Regions Cooperating to Make Use of Stimulus Funds

Neal Peirce looks at a few examples where regions have pooled their powers to utilize ARRA stimulus funds to create programs and jumpstart regional efforts.

August 24, 2009 - Citiwire

Stadium to Nowhere

Kansas City has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in a new indoor arena with the hopes of luring a pro basketball or hockey team. But a year and a half after opening, nobody's biting.

April 17, 2009 - The Atlantic

Thirteen Strategies for Sustainability

How is Kansas City to make itself sustainable? This blog offers 13 strategies, one posted a day, from experts in different fields.

April 11, 2009 - One KC Voice

Kansas City Light Rail Plans Fail

A sales tax plan to fund light rail in Kansas City has failed.

November 5, 2008 - The Kansas City Star

Kansas City Pins Light Rail Plans on Sales Tax Hikes

In metropolitan Kansas City, two sales tax initiatives on the ballot in efforts to raise money for the region's long-planned light rail system.

October 24, 2008 - The Kansas City Star

Federal Funding At Risk If KC Alters Plans

Streetcars and rail in place of bus rapid transit said to jeopardize federal funding.

June 11, 2008 - The Kansas City Star

New 'Living Room' for Kansas City

Columnist E. Thomas McClanahan reviews a new public space in Kansas City, and finds a lot to like in the urban design.

May 28, 2008 - The Kansas City Star

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