Good morning! We’ve got some good news to help you kick the Monday Blues:
🍿 Event of the Week: Logan Mize at Daily Objective Distillery
🏗️ A closer look at the $435 million development near the Kauffman Center
🌿 Welcoming spring at Green Street in Lee’s Summit
✌️ Two must-haves at a new Royals stadium
Event of the Week 🎟️
Development
Check Out the $430 Million Mixed-Use Development Near the Kauffman Center
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EPC Real Estate Group and builder Dan Carr have unveiled a sweeping $430 million-plus master plan for three high-rises just west of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Phase by Phase: The first phase is a $207.9 million, 33-story apartment tower called The Encore at Broadway, rising roughly 372 feet with 392 units. The second phase is a $121.6 million, 15-story full-service hotel with 282 rooms, a flagship restaurant, and a rooftop cocktail lounge. The third phase is a $100.8 million, 11-story corporate headquarters building with 134,000 square feet of rentable office space above a multilevel parking garage.
The Big Picture: Together, the three phases would replace 4.25 acres of surface parking and include the site of a former Denny's already demolished. The development would add 1,158 total parking spaces across the three projects. No hotel flag or office tenants have been announced yet.
Phase one is expected to open in 2029, with the entire project completed by 2030.
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Spring Has Sprung at The Farmers Market at Green Street!
Explore Lee’s Summit
Lee’s Summit’s seasonal farmers market is finally back open for the spring!
Feeling Green: With local vendors of all sorts, lots of live music, and a host of special events, Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market at Green Street offers something for everybody. The Green Street farmers market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through October.
Other Events: If you’re a live music lover, come check out the Third Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival on April 24. Or you can get nice and limber in the fresh spring air with a Yoga 101 class out on the lawn on April 26.
Visit Green Street’s event page for a full calendar of events and a list of attractions. See you there!
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In Other News…
🏟️ One Step Closer: Last week, the KC City Council passed the Royals stadium financing ordinance, clearing the way for a $1.9 billion ballpark in the Washington Square Park/Crown Center area. The city will contribute up to $600 million, with state funding and the Royals covering the rest.
✌️ Two Must-Haves: Speaking of the potential new stadium, Royals owner John Sherman said that renderings of the new stadium must have two features: a crown and a water feature.
🍦 World Cone: Betty Rae's Ice Cream is launching eight flavors inspired by the World Cup teams coming to KC, including London Fog (England), Stroopwaffel (Netherlands), Alforjes (Argentina), and Baklawa (Algeria). First flavors hit grocery stores in late April, and will be served in-store starting in early June.
🥯 Friend of the Bagel: A Grateful Dead-themed bagel shop called The Grateful Bagel is expected to open this summer at 8913 W. 135th St. in Overland Park.
📍 Explore & Eat: Springtime is a great time to get out and explore local restaurants. Do it with the help of our KC Daily Dine Card, and save 20% off your meal at 12 of the best restaurants in Kansas City!
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