
Zona Rosa Sells for $63M; New Owner Vows Revival
Kansas City's Zona Rosa shopping district sold for $63.3M to a Florida firm planning a major revitalization of the 67%-leased center.
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Kansas City's Zona Rosa shopping district sold for $63.3M to a Florida firm planning a major revitalization of the 67%-leased center.
The KC City Council has approved a $600M funding package for the new Royals ballpark at Crown Center, authorizing bonds and a controversial TIF district.
The KC Council has approved $600M in public funds for a new $1.9B downtown Royals stadium at Crown Center, part of a $3B development plan.
Independence residents filed a lawsuit to halt the $150B Nebius AI data center, alleging the city violated open meetings laws and its own charter.
The KC Council is fast-tracking a $600M Royals stadium funding vote, sparking public outcry over a lack of transparency and unanswered questions.
Morgan Stanley acquired a 1.5M sq-ft Ace Hardware facility in KC for $158.5M, a major vote of confidence in the city's logistics market.
Oddo Development is advancing a major 346-unit apartment complex in Lenexa, signaling robust growth in the metro's real estate sector along the K-10 corridor.
KC Council greenlights a transformative redevelopment for the Country Club Plaza, allowing taller buildings and private sidewalks to revitalize the district.
Incentive talks for the Country Club Plaza's redevelopment have collapsed, putting the project and a potential $188M impact on KC schools in doubt.
The $200M first phase of the KC Current's 'Current Landing' is opening this spring, a key milestone in the $1B plan to revitalize the riverfront.
Kansas City's Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, has secured London's biggest office pre-lease of 2026, a 250,000 sq ft space.
KPMG, KC's largest accounting firm, is leasing 8 floors at H&R Block's downtown HQ. The major deal signifies strong confidence in the city's urban core.
After years of turmoil from steep property tax hikes, Jackson County seeks a new freeze while voters will decide on making the assessor an elected role.
Kansas City's downtown is set for a historic transformation with the new Royals stadium and a $1B Children's Mercy expansion rising as neighbors in Crown Center.
New renderings reveal the full scope of the $440M+ Encore project set to transform the KC Crossroads with a high-rise apartment tower, luxury hotel, and office building.
Kansas City leaders propose a new downtown Royals stadium at Washington Square Park, a move aimed at securing a location after a failed tax vote.
KCMO City Council has introduced a plan for a $1.9B downtown Royals stadium, outlining a $600M city investment without new taxes. Here's the breakdown.
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