Monthly Archives: February 2008

Union Station wants tax increase

Posted on Feb 29, 2008 by BlogKC

It’s no secret that Union Station has been losing money since day one. The attendance forecasts for Science City were incredibly flawed, and the station has burned through its entire $50 million endowment. The now-expired bistate tax only paid for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bistate, Downtown | 6 Comments

39th and Main Redevelopment

Posted on Feb 28, 2008 by BlogKC

This week the City Council’s Finance Committee approved a plan to redevelop the 1920s Hawthorn apartment building at 3835 Main Street. The Section 8 building will become a mix of market rate and affordable housing. Another part of the plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Midtown/Plaza | 9 Comments

Paseo Bridge Open Houses

Posted on Feb 28, 2008 by BlogKC

This week and next MoDOT will hold two open houses to brief update the public on the Paseo Bridge replacement project. The first one is tonight at the NKC Community Center.  Next Wednesday it’s a the Don Bosco Senior Center … Continue reading →

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Next round of light rail meetings

Posted on Feb 27, 2008 by BlogKC

Tonight the KCATA and the City start a new round of public meetings on the light rail starter line.  Here’s your chance to find out what’s going on and put in your own two cents. KC Light Rail: Scoping meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 2 Comments

A Spoonful of Sugar

Posted on Feb 24, 2008 by BlogKC

Check out this video clip of The Pitch’s Jen Chen giving KCTV-5 a taste of its own “investigative” medicine.

Posted in Media | 4 Comments

Kansas City is in Missouri

Posted on Feb 22, 2008 by BlogKC

It’s only February, but I think I’ve already found the best web site of 2008! www.kansascityisinmissouri.com

Posted in Missouri | 9 Comments

Sugar Creek Casino Approved

Posted on Feb 21, 2008 by BlogKC

This week the Missouri Gambling Gaming Commission unanimously approved a new casino for Sugar Creek in eastern Jackson County. The small community north of Independence sees this as an opportunity to revitalize an inner-ring suburb struggling with the loss industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Casinos, Suburbs | 7 Comments