Kansas City Downtown Council Revives Grand Boulevard Takeover Scheme

Let's cut to the chase . . . Here's what this serving of word salad really means . . .

DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY LEADERS IMAGINE PUSHING MOTORISTS OUT OF THE LOOP!!! 

This plan was first developed before the pandemic and now seems to be restarting. 

It won't be easy . . .

But who would have thought they would be able to require an app to park a car??? Or worsen ticket crackdowns every year and chase away small biz from River Market to Crown Center??? 

And so . . . 

We present this scheme that will likely remove even more incentive to visit money losing projects inside the loop that continue to bleed the general fund dry every year . . . Check-it:  

"In Downtown Kansas City, Grand Boulevard was designated as the City’s ceremonial boulevard. The boulevard at the time, was the widest street in the grid system making it perfect for events and parades. And it worked, the boulevard attracted investment and grand structures such as the Scarritt Building, the Federal Reserve and the Palace Building.

"But today, Grand Boulevard has lost its prominence. Buildings sit vacant and infrastructure is in need of investment and maintenance. Today, the Downtown Council has created the Grand Boulevard District Plan.

"The Grand Boulevard Re-imagined plan seeks to incorporate best practices from other major cities with input from Downtown Kansas City stakeholders, residents, retailers and public officials. The goal of this initiative is to create a master plan to develop a defined District that will address blighted buildings, nuisance businesses, crime, failing infrastructure, and deferred maintenance. Additionally, the plan will make recommendations on streamlining the development and incentive process and create an environment that is clean, safe, thriving and an economic engine that encourages further redevelopment through Downtown and beyond.

"The  goal is to clearly define objectives to create a safe, clean, and economically stable Grand Boulevard. We hope to remake a boulevard that reflects the City Beautiful Movement created by George Kessler and City Planners. The intent is to create a walkable, art filled District. The plan will identify development concepts that will enhance the street-level experience all along the Boulevard. These developments include retail, apartments, hotels, restaurants, and other services."

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

Downtown Council -- Grand Boulevard District: Grand Boulevard Re-imagined

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