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
ULI Incentives Program Features EDCKC Staff Member
The Urban Land Institute of Kansas City (ULI-KC), a group dedicated to providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities, hosted an incentives panel … Read More
Redevelopment Announcements
2019 is already off to a busy start. These recently announced projects align with our strategic goals at EDCKC and will receive various forms of incentives: Wonder Lofts – 30th Street … Read More
KC’s Boutique Hotel Boom
In the past few months, Kansas City has landed on the boutique hotel map with major openings that are getting a lot of attention. 21c Hotels, from Louisville, KY opened their … Read More