Despite so much development celebration . . . Let's not forget the reality of this heroin-addicted music legend when he said to his long-suffering wife:
"If I die, please don't bury me in Kansas City."
And so . . .
Local tribute to the jazz legend might be doomed & overwrought for quite a few reasons.
In this report we check the price tag . . .
The Parker — a $24 million development involving a historic building at the southwest corner of 18th & Vine — features a name that echoes the legacy of jazz pioneer Charlie Parker.
It is expected to include renovation of the House of Hits building (1511-13 E. 18th St.) and the construction of two new mixed-use buildings that include more than 10,000 square feet of street-level commercial space and 48 high-quality, mixed-income residential units. And it aims to blend cultural preservation with forward-looking investment and inclusive growth, according to developers.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Developers unveil 'The Parker' at historic jazz site; the latest 18th & Vine reboot project
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