Kansas City Amateur Urban Planners Might Not Understand How Math Works

Tonight we pull a quote from a local social media site dominated by a few dudes who are friendly with city hall. 

Here's the takeaway . . .

LOOK CLOSELY AT ALL OF THIS HYPE AND NOTICE THAT THESE PROJECTS ARE SPENDING BIG BUCKS BUT NOT EARNING MUCH REVENUE FOR KCMO!!!

Do the math and please show OUR TKC BLOG COMMUNITY any profit that doesn't come at expense of taxpayers . . .

"I created a list of major projects/events that will change KC for the better in the 2020s. The future for KC is very bright, and I wouldn’t at all be surprised if people eventually catch on and begin relocating here more within the next 10 years."

- Streetcar extension to UMKC/Plaza (2025) [Gentrification killing small biz]
- Brand new airport terminal (2023) [Poor design & No walkway for pedestrians]
- New plaza ownership (2024) [Retail is dead]
- Greenline KC? [Hobo camping ground???]
- KC Current stadium (2024) [Lady soccer low attendance???]
- Berkeley riverfront development (ongoing) [Debt & one developer under FBI investigation]
- New downtown park to cap i670 (2026) [Luxury housing noise reduction by way of hobo park]
- Buck O’Neil bridge reconstruction (2024) [Replaced with generic ugly bridge]
- New royals downtown ballpark / district (2027-28) [Might be going to NKC]
- KC World Cup host city (2026) [All cost no benefit]
- Rock island bridge redevelopment (2024) [Another entertainment district???]
- Pennway point district AKA FERRIS WHEEL (2024-2025) [Overpriced party district]
- Transit b/w downtown KC & airport? [No definite plans or political interest]

Developing . . .