Briarcliff Realty Plans 298-Unit Development; Aragon Holdings Expands Portfolio

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Briarcliff Realty is planning to build an apartment community south of the Tuileries Plaza retail center, the Kansas City Star reports. The 298-unit development, Village at Burlington Creek, was approved by the Kansas City Planning Commission, and upon approval from the Kansas City Council,the construction could begin by March. The […]

Historic U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Kansas City Redeveloped into Apartments

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The redevelopment of the former Kansas City downtown federal courthouse into an apartment building is complete. The Kansas City Star reports Mayor Sly James participated in the inaugural ceremony which marked the completion of a grueling redevelopment that started five years ago. James describes it as a unique environment and […]

Kansas City TIF Commission Approves Redevelopment Plan for Stalled Antioch Mall

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor The long-stalled redevelopment of the Antioch Mall seems to be back on track as the Kansas City Tax Increment Financing Commission unanimously approved the plan proposed by the new owners of the mall, Antioch Redevelopment Partners LLC. The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Council is expected to approve […]

Strategic Capital Group, Miller Development Break Ground on Fireclay Village TOD

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor One of the largest developments ever to be built in Murray City has broken ground. The 26-acre, $80 million transit-oriented development is a joint venture between Strategic Capital Group and Miller Development Co. Located at 4400 South and 100 West, the mixed-use Fireclay Village will include 400 apartments, 268 income-restricted […]

Ford Motor Co. and Governor Jay Nixon Announce Historic $1.1 Billion Investment

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, senior executives from Ford Motor Co., and leaders of the United Auto Workers have announced a historic $1.1 billion investment in the Claycomo facility. Governor Nixon hailed the investment as the rebirth of the American auto industry. The investment will add 1,600 new jobs over the […]

Salt Lake County Offers Financial Support for High-Density Development Along TRAX Line

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Salt Lake County has shown its financial support for a proposed high-density development along the new TRAX line running through West Jordan. The 40-acre project, located at 9000 S. Bangerter Highway, will include 1,400 residential units and commercial buildings. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the County Council agreed to approve […]