Economic Development

Experts say the Panasonic plant could tap the breaks on hiring while it waits out economic uncertainty. The company can still collect hundreds of millions of dollars from Kansas even if it does.

The 22-acre development along Independence and Hardesty avenues will include an apartment building, a public market, coworking and community gathering spaces. The developer hopes it can become a “third space” for residents of the Historic Northeast.

Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he will call back lawmakers for a special session to consider a counteroffer that would keep both Kansas City teams in Missouri. He called it an economic development package.

Kansas City’s new streetcar has spurred the construction of more than 1,400 new apartment units along Main Street since 2017. These are some of the highlights, including historic renovations and new buildings.

More than 1,000 bills have been introduced in the Missouri General Assembly this session, but only a few will get passed and signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Housing, taxes and right-to-work proposals are all on the table.

Kansas leaders from both sides of the aisle stepped inside the $4 billion plant in De Soto to celebrate its imminent opening.

The proposed project at the corner of 119th Street and Renner Boulevard centers around an 18-acre, "ultra accessible" amusement park, a 5,000-seat multi-sport complex, and a hotel.

The popular gas station and travel center will be located near the Kansas Speedway. Construction is slated to start in May 2025.

Mac Properties will receive a 15-year tax incentive after approval from the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority. Midtown residents and Kansas City Public Schools criticized a tax break for a development that doesn't include affordable housing, while Mac and supporters said it could ease housing pressures and bring new life to the area.

Residents in De Soto, Kansas, are being affected by major infrastructure improvements spurred by the construction of a Panasonic battery plant. With $250 million in public works projects underway, community members are experiencing "construction fatigue," but city leaders say they're already seeing a return on investment from construction of the 300-acre battery factory.

A New York developer plans to renovate several historic buildings into apartments and office space, in addition to new construction. The city has provided millions in tax breaks and financing to make the project possible.

Kansas City's iconic outdoor shopping center has faced multiple challenges under its previous ownership, including high turnover and crime. The new owners run a successful shopping mall similar to the Plaza in Texas.