Kansas City has a rich history and there’s no place where you can see that history played out more clearly than in our array of landmark historic buildings. (Photo above is … Read More
How the EDC Can Help You Finance Your Project
First started in 1987 to help ensure a competitive, vibrant, and self-sustaining local economy in Kansas City, Missouri, the Economic Development Corporation of KCMO (EDCKC) serves to retain and grow … Read More
How the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Helps Urban Renewal in Kansas City
Once called the “Paris of the Plains,” Kansas City has a rich history—culturally, artistically, architecturally, politically, and in just about every other arena. But it hasn’t always been a history … Read More
KCMO announces joint effort to revitalize Historic Northeast
City of Kansas City, Missouri, leaders gathered with community organizations and Historic Northeast residents and businesses today to announce a joint effort to revitalize Kansas City’s Historic Northeast district. Called … Read More
Riverfront Project is Just the Beginning
On June 10th, the Port Authority of Kansas City announced a new agreement with Indianapolis-based mixed-use developer Flaherty & Collins Properties, to lease 5 acres of a 45-acre parcel of … Read More
New Development Helps Restore the Beauty and Prosperity of Historic Troost Avenue
Troost Avenue is a Kansas City landmark with a long and varied history. It was named for Dr. Benoist Troost, one of the founders of Kansas City and the first … Read More
Hardesty Renaissance Groundbreaking
Hardesty Renaissance marked the official commencement of the redevelopment of the former Hardesty Federal Complex at a groundbreaking ceremony today at noon. Thanks to Councilman Scott Wagner, Councilman Jermaine Reed, State … Read More
Where are they now? 2006 Cornerstone winner – Trailside Center
If the success of the Trailside Center at 9901 Holmes is an indication of how other Economic Development Corporation Cornerstone winners have fared, then quite a few should be prospering. … Read More
How to Request Approval of a Rezoning
Did you know that if you own property in KCMO and propose to use it in a manner that would be prohibited by the current zoning of that land, you … Read More
The Downtown Council’s Quarterly Business Recognition Event Wrap-Up
The Downtown Council and the Economic Development Corporation honored five companies last week for their commitment to growth in Downtown Kansas City. The event was held at the Roasterie’s newly … Read More