Mission Gateway Stays Losing

Credit to this suburban council for showing a bit of hesitation before throwing good money after bad.

We had assumed they'd approve the monstrosity and then take the quickest flight out of town for the holiday.

Instead . . .

The construction site remains dormant for another Winter with PRELIMINARY PLANS adjusted but not perfected . . . And still highly unlikely. 

And locals who suggest turning the place into a dog park seem to have a better idea than anyone else.

Check-it . . .

"During a special meeting Monday the Mission City Council approved a preliminary development plan for the Mission Gateway project, but final plans aren’t expected to be approved until next year. 

The council voted 6-2 to approve a new preliminary development plan for the project. That updated plan would decrease the proposed food hall space by roughly 14,000 square feet and incorporate it into a new apartment building at the corner of Johnson Drive and Roe Ave. This would bring the total number of proposed units to 372, an increase of 121% compared to the plan approved by the council back in 2016." 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Council delays vote on final plans for Mission Gateway project

MISSION, Kan. -Final plans for the Mission Gateway project will once again be delayed as developers attempt to secure an additional $19million in private funding. During a special meeting Monday the Mission City Council approved a preliminary development plan for the Mission Gateway project, but final plans aren't expected to be approved until next year.