Economic Development

Are city code citations putting home-ownership out of reach for low-income residents? We continue our week-long series exploring housing issues in Kansas City. Plus, the chief executive at the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City was fired recently for allegedly misusing funds — including to pay her husband and give herself a loan.

It’s not often in the public eye, but the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City is an influential organization that has shaped commercial development in the city. The ouster of its leader has placed the EDC in the spotlight.

A Midtown "townie" priced off of her bus line. A retiree on fixed income forced out of her home of 17 years. Kansas City renters are facing substantial rent hikes, with serious repercussions.

A Midtown "townie" priced off of her bus line. A retiree on fixed income forced out of her home of 17 years. Kansas City renters are facing substantial rent hikes, with serious repercussions.

Kansas City once again has a second local movie theater standing, after B&B Theatres opened a new location in the former Alamo Drafthouse space. But after a year adapting to home-viewing, it’s unclear how fast crowds are coming back.

Canada’s Vantage Airport Group won out over four rival proposers Thursday to run the concessions at Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal, slated to open in March 2023. The City Council vote was seen as a crucial decision, affecting visitors’ first impressions of the city for years to come.

With little in the way of discussion, the often-debated merits of awarding tax incentives for what's been described as an ultra-luxury hotel in the Crossroads was voted down by the Kansas City Council.

While the company selected to manage the restaurants and stores at the new terminal included several local restaurants in their proposal, eateries north of the Missouri River were noticeably absent.

Cuando Irma Hernández alquiló un escritorio dentro de una tienda de música en Southwest Boulevard, nunca soñó que un día todo ese espacio le pertenecería, ni tampoco que su hija lo convertiría en una cafetería mexicana.

When Irma Hernandez rented a desk inside a music store on Southwest Boulevard, she never dreamed the entire space would one day belong to her — or that her daughter would turn it into a Mexican coffee shop.

When Irma Hernandez rented a desk inside a music store on Southwest Boulevard, she never dreamed the entire space would one day belong to her — or that her daughter would turn it into a Mexican coffee shop.

Incumbent Mayor David Alvey faces a challenge from four opponents. The top two vote-getters on Aug. 3 will move on to the Nov. 2 general election.