Kansas City Streetcar Sparks Rampant Midtown Real Estate Speculation

A so-called "land rush" is really nothing more or less than "irrational exuberance" and an overdose of HYPE that hopes to lure greater fools inside the corridor. 

Consider . . .

The streetcar FAILED to revitalize or spark new biz in downtown . . . It's doubtful scheme along Main Street will work.

Here's a more optimistic take . . .

"Since the federal government granted $174 million to fully fund Kansas City’s public transportation project along Main Street in 2020, the city has seen a land rush of sorts as developers grab what they can, positioning themselves to take advantage of an anticipated economic boom along the route once it’s complete."

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

A land rush along the new streetcar route could remake Midtown KCMO

Since the federal government granted $174 million to fully fund Kansas City's public transportation project along Main Street in 2020, the city has seen a land rush of sorts as developers grab what they can, positioning themselves to take advantage of an anticipated economic boom along the route once it's complete.