An age-old tourist attraction and yet another entertainment district is sparking a ton of local media hype along with low-key skepticism about the downtown economy based mostly on drinking games.
A few key reminder for this discussion . . .
- As we've noted previously, Kansas City has too many entertainment district and neighborhoods question if building a vast array of boozing party places holds any benefit for taxpayers.
- Local media presser coverage might overestimates the tourism value . . . Ferris wheels are a novelty and a great Instagram trap but are they a sustainable biz model?!?
- An upcoming parking nightmare . . . Yes, we can have it both ways. Old codger in Kansas City criticize both the viability of the attraction and accommodations for visitors which threaten to spill into nearby communities.
Here's a "behind the scenes" report that doesn't answer any of these questions . . .
"The Kansas City skyline changed overnight! The Ferris wheel towering above I-35 will soon be host to a massive development: Pennway Point."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
A behind-the-scenes look at Kansas City's newest landmark
We speak to the project's developer, getting an inside look at the project's progress and future plans.
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