What Will It Cost To Rename Troost???

Dead-tree advocacy repeats a lot of what we've already heard but today we pulled a passage that's somewhat useful . . . Here's a peek at the social justice name change price-tag . . .

"Since Troost Avenue is nearly 11 miles long, it could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars to rename it.

"According to the ordinance to rename W. 43rd Terrace to Steptoe Street, changing the street signs cost the city $50,000 for less than a one-mile stretch. "

More importantly . . . 

As defenders of The Paseo warned . . .

GOOD LUCK GETTING YOUR MAIL FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS AFTER THE NAME CHANGE!!!

Of course, practical concerns like this one are downplayed in order to fulfill the dreams of a juice man and a new street name that has a fascinating story but also sounds like a corny tag from a garbage detective novel.

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

Who signs off on changing a street name like Troost Avenue? Here's a look at what it takes

Troost Avenue may be the next major thoroughfare in Kansas City to be renamed to address its controversial namesake. Over the last few years, Some Kansas City residents have called for major streets like Blue Parkway to be renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and for W.