KCATA Developer Giveaways Persist Despite Bus Route Cutbacks

More than anything . . . People of Kansas City need to understand the twisted philosophy of this economic theory in practice . . . More to the point . . .

Here's how Kansas City's bus system turned into a developer piggy bank rather than a means to effectively transport residents.

The mantra . . .

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning approach that focuses on creating vibrant, mixed-use, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods around public transit stations. It aims to maximize development opportunities and increase transit ridership by placing residential, commercial, and other amenities within easy walking and biking distance of transit hubs.

And now, a peek of this theory in practice . . . And why your bus is late . . .

"The owners of the Kessler Building at 13th and Oak streets propose a $23.7 million office-to-hotel conversion involving a new-to-market boutique brand, backed by incentives through the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority."

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

KC Biz Journal Paywall: KCATA may award incentives for office-to-hotel project

Developing . . .