Monthly Archives: May 2009

Public hearing on MoDOT funding

Posted on May 19, 2009 by BlogKC

Tonight Kansas Citians have a rare opportunity to talk to the people working future funding for MoDOT.  So far they are ignoring urban issues like transit, walking, bicycling, etc. – so this a good time to let them know what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 3 Comments

West Edge bankrupt

Posted on May 18, 2009 by BlogKC

Bob Bernstein’s big white whale has filed for bankruptcy.  The massive West Edge office/hotel/retail project under construction on the west side of the Country Club Plaza filed after losing a lawsuit with JE Dunn over unpaid construction bills.  Hopefully this … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Midtown/Plaza, Real Estate | 4 Comments

Troost festival bridges a divide

Posted on May 13, 2009 by BlogKC

Troost Avenue has a history of being a racial dividing line in Kansas City, but the street’s present is more about bridging divides.  It is where diverse communities are coming together to create a new future – artists, neighborhood activists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, East Side, Midtown/Plaza | Comments Off

KC lets STL take us to the cleaners

Posted on May 10, 2009 by BlogKC

KMBC-TV 9′s Michael Mahoney  examines how St. Louis ends up with millions in emergency state aid for transit and Kansas City gets nothing – and how it’s yet another example of KC being out-hustled in Jeff City.  The bottom line … Continue reading →

Posted in Missouri, Politics | 6 Comments

KC denied emergency transit funding

Posted on May 5, 2009 by BlogKC

The Star reports that today Kansas City lost its last chance to get emergency transit funding from the Missouri General Assembly.   On June 28th the KC Area Transportation Authority will implement several cuts to its Metro bus service.  A third … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 6 Comments