Kansas City West Bottoms Scheme Redux

This time around we notice hopeful chatter from local preservationists.

Here's a peek . . .

"The New York-based developer will construct storefronts, office space, more than 1,200 apartment units and a hotel across 13 developments — some new construction and others renovations of existing historic buildings. The development also includes a public green space and a town square.  The city has provided millions in tax breaks and financing to make the project possible."

To which is more informed denizen responded . . . 

"West Bottoms will never be safe as long at the city detention center for releasing prisoners is still two blocks to the north of the first part of this development. "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Historic KC: SomeraRoad’s plan for the West Bottoms spans 21 acres and costs an estimated $526.7 million.