Downtown KC Celebrates Fewer Parking Spaces At Barney Allis Plaza Groundbreaking

More promises from City Hall and a glimpse at even worse planning inside the loop . . .

The current parking lot boasts nearly 1,000 spaces but faced several violations for leaks, cracks, and overall damage through the years. The new parking lot will offer just shy of 600 spaces, but KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas said there are several creative ways and partnerships at hand that can help with the decrease at the site itself.

“There will continue to be that collaboration with Kansas City’s Convention Visitors Bureau, Visit KC, and beyond,” Lucas said.

The plaza and garage were constructed in 1955 and redeveloped in 1985. The anticipated completion for the redesigned plaza and garage is summer of 2026.

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$90 million reconstruction of Barney Allis Plaza now underway in Kansas City

A group of dignitaries, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning.

Downtown parking: Barney Allis Plaza breaks ground on complete overhaul

Mayor Quinton Lucas shared remarks about the journey to this moment and many years of collaboration.