If you’re interested in a business expansion, building development or rehabilitation project, property tax abatement for homeowners, or commercial and multifamily property owners, among other services available through the EDCKC, … Read More
Touring the Potential of the Blue River Valley
The EDCKC team had the opportunity this month to do a tour and working session with Mayor Lucas and other civic leaders, focused on the Blue River Valley, one of our … Read More
Santa Fe Area Council Urban Renewal Area Created
The Santa Fe Area Council and the City of Kansas City worked with the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) to create the Santa Fe Area Council Urban Renewal Plan. … Read More
Blue River Ecodustrial Corridor Multimodal Improvement Study
As Kansas City, Missouri looks for opportunities to grow, both in terms of revenue and quality job creation, the Blue River Ecodustrial Corridor (also known as the Blue River Valley) … Read More
EDCKC Staff Leads Blue River Valley Tour
On August 26, EDC staff led a tour of the Blue River Valley to demonstrate the enormous economic opportunity within the corridor. Several partner organizations and representatives from the offices … Read More
Opening of New Downtown YMCA Nears
Downtown KCMO hasn’t had a full-fledged YMCA in 40 years, but that’s about to change. On October 11th, the facility will open featuring meeting rooms, pools, a gymnasium and more. … Read More
Anlab Environmental Receives Facade Improvement
As part of the Heart of the City Neighborhood Stabilization TIF Plan Commercial Facade and Improvements Program, Anlab Environmental (3634 Troost) was the recipient of $15,000 to perform a complete … Read More
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri Leads Effort to Create Marlborough Community Coalition Urban Renewal Area
After months of behind the scenes efforts, Kansas City, Missouri, leaders designated nearly 350 acres in the Marlborough neighborhood blighted as part of a community coalition and urban renewal plan. … Read More
Master Visionaries of Midtown
Across Midtown, Exact Partners has been on a redevelopment roll. Most recently, the group celebrated the grand opening of The Acme (located at 3200 Gillham Road). The newly created 27 apartments and … Read More
East Side KCMO Investment Tops $200 Million in FY2019
EDCKC investment reaches all parts of our great city, impacting people, projects and ultimately, driving city-wide prosperity. FY2019 saw a significant amount of east-side investment in both projects and businesses, … Read More