The Troost Corridor

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published December 7, 2016 at 12:13 PM CST

This mural (painted by Alexander Austin) at 31st and Troost includes images of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse.

Troost Avenue has seen many revitalization plans over time, but there's little to show for it. Why? A look at the past and the future development of the Troost Corridor.

Guests:

Daniel Serda, inSITE planning
Father Justin Matthews, Reconciliation Services
Spark Bookhart, former leader of Troost Coalition
Gail Alexander, employee at Arrow Fabricare

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Andrea Tudhope

Andrea Tudhope is an award-winning multimedia journalist based in Kansas City, Missouri. She is currently coordinating producer for America Amplified, a national public media community engagement initiative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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