Monthly Archives: December 2006

Matt Blunt hearts Tom Cruise

Posted on Dec 30, 2006 by BlogKC

Fired Up has news that the Blunt administration has booked a bizarre, anti-psychiatry exhibit into the the state Capitol building next month.  It’s sponsored by the pseudo-religious Church of Scientology, a group with a rapid hostility towards modern mental health … Continue reading →

Posted in Missouri | 8 Comments

Power & Light District will have a razor-thin margin

Posted on Dec 28, 2006 by BlogKC

Everyone knows that the Power & Light District is a big gamble on the future of Downtown, but until a recent Biz Journal article the public never saw the details of that gamble. The city’s own CFO says that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Real Estate | 7 Comments

The $40 million parking lot

Posted on Dec 28, 2006 by BlogKC

A couple days ago I mentioned that city aviation leaders were scared of light rail because it could cut into parking revenue.  That’s a somewhat valid concern since the city will spend the next couple of decades repaying the bonds … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 3 Comments

TIF abuse reaches new heights in Briarcliff

Posted on Dec 27, 2006 by BlogKC

Now I know that the current council really has no shame at all when it comes to handing out tax breaks… The posh Briarcliff West development is set to get a Super TIF tax break for a new hotel and … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Earnings Tax, Politics, Real Estate | 11 Comments

Airport prefers car over light rail

Posted on Dec 26, 2006 by BlogKC

It’s a mantra in KC… Parking, Parking, Parking. Cities all over the country and the globe are establishing programs and goals for shifting a portion of single-occupancy automobile drivers to car pools, public transportation, bicycling, and walking. Here in KC … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 11 Comments

Light Rail Blog

Posted on Dec 22, 2006 by BlogKC

KC Light Rail is a new blog keeping tabs on the latest chapter of the city’s long path towards modern mass transit.  It has background info, news reports, and info from other cities. kclightrail.com

Posted in blogging, Transportation | 2 Comments

New Jacomo blog

Posted on Dec 21, 2006 by BlogKC

KC Blue Blog finds a new blog focusing on Jackson County news, from a E-Jack perspective. Jackson County News: jacksoncountynews.blogspot.com

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