Kansas City Struggles To Sell Silly & Expensive Rock Island Bridge Scheme

Point of fact according to everybody AND ur mum . . . 

KANSAS CITY DOESN'T NEED ANOTHER ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT!!!

And some place located near a bunch of restaurants and hipster bars might not be ideal. 

Remember . . .

Redeveloping the West Bottoms has NEVER worked throughout the modern era. 

This is probably the sixth major attempt to convince people to hang out by passing trains. 

Again, as always, in fairness and apropos for #TBT . . . Here's a peek at the plan . . .

"How the Rock Island Bridge has changed -- The breezy concrete space, drenched in golden hour sun, was light on amenities. Plywood panels still cover gaps in the concrete floor, and necessities like gas lines, electrical wiring and plumbing haven’t been installed."

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

We got an early look at Kansas City's new Rock Island Bridge entertainment district

The ambitious West Bottoms - Kansas City, Kansas project promises an opening date this summer. Here's what we saw when we visited.

Rock Island Bridge to adventure opening soon over Kansas River

It will include coffee shops, bars, restaurants and an event space - all 60 feet above the Kansas River!

Developing . . .