Downtown Skyscraper Kaput As Recession Kills KCATA Development Schemes For Now

For starts . . . Let's not forget that most eco-devo news is nothing more than deception and press releases repackaged by hacks. 

So take all of these "news" about artsy drawings and taxpayer with a grain of salt.

The basics . . .

Commissioners recently approved ending a contract with Live & Ride KC. The development group had proposed a 20-story mixed-use tower at the former transit center at 10th and Main owned by the KCATA.

And at their meeting today, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority commissioners plan to dissolve RideKC Development, an agency with a mixed record that’s been criticized  about its thoroughness evaluating projects receiving tax incentives.

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

KCATA Pulls Plug on High-Rise Plan, Dissolving Development Agency

By Kevin Collison The KCATA has dropped an ambitious high-rise proposal at 10th and Main and is dissolving its transit-oriented development arm, RideKC Development Corp., an agency with a spotty track record. Commissioners recently approved ending a contract with Live & Ride KC. The development group had proposed a 20-story mixed-use tower at the former...