Economic Development

The building and its iconic clock tower in Westport will become a luxury amenity center for upscale apartments nearby.

A deal to redevelop the former Mission Mall site is at risk if developers don't pay back delinquent real estate taxes. Construction on the project halted in March 2020 and has yet to resume.

A freshly revised report out today predicts strong economic growth in the Kansas City region. The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University forecasts that jobs and sales will be almost back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, despite massive job losses last spring.

Trust Neighborhoods has a blueprint for developing low-income communities minus gentrification and displacement.

There's one local movie theater standing in Kansas City, and die-hard fans insist there's no replacing it. But after a year spent adapting to home-viewing, it's unclear whether crowds are coming back.

There's one local movie theater standing in Kansas City, and die-hard fans insist there's no replacing it. But after a year spent adapting to home-viewing, it's unclear whether crowds are coming back.

Hamilton, Missouri, is seeking to diversify its attractions, even as it eagerly awaits the return of visitors to its popular fabric shops.

The Kansas City Council approved a deal to cut back on tax breaks for developers. Some city officials say it's time to prioritize residents over 'wealthy corporations.'

For 15 years, Kip Ludwigs carefully calculated every move she made as owner of her dream business, Solaris Massage in Kansas City. When the coronavirus threw all her plans out the window, she found solace and solutions in unlikely places. Here's her story.

For 15 years, Kip Ludwigs carefully calculated every move she made as owner of her dream business, Solaris Massage in Kansas City. When the coronavirus threw all her plans out the window, she found solace and solutions in unlikely places. Here's her story.

The Kansas City Council is starting 2021 by once again tackling the thorny issue of economic incentive reform, seeking that elusive solution to help urban school districts without stifling development.

Gov. Mike Parson used his first State of the State address since being overwhelmingly elected to a four-year term to double down on his top priorities of his first years in office — improving job training and state transportation.