KC Life Shares New Development Scheme For Midtown After Demolitions

Here's that seems like progress at the expense of so many perfectly good buildings that have already been destroyed . . . Check-it:

"The early plan would involve demolishing two existing, century-old colonnades at 3623-3629 Summit Street/Southwest Trafficway and replacing them with five new buildings, in a “colonnade court,” that would add 30 new units of housing. The existing structures have fallen into disrepair, and the company has said they are dangerous and that restoring them would not be economically viable."

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Neighbors staved off KC apartment demolitions, but redevelopment could be coming

Historic nomination efforts stall demolitions by Kansas City Life Insurance in Midtown Kansas City, as Valentine residents fight to preserve properties.