Cities

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 […]

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 […]