A Grand Revival

The former Kansas City Star building in the Crossroads is one step closer to reopening. Plus KCI's top destinations, Rabbit hOle expansion, and a "Play Ball" event!

Development

A European-style Market + Food Hall is Coming to the Crossroads

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The former Kansas City Star building at 1729 Grand Blvd is one step closer to opening after years of redevelopment.

  • Grand Revival: The historic building is being reimagined as Grand Place, a 250,000+ square foot mixed-use development that will contain a European-style market, food hall, office space, and more.

  • New Era: The Star called 1729 Grand home for over 100 years, and now the building is undergoing a $95 million redevelopment to bring it back to life. The project also recently secured PACE financing to assist with energy-efficient improvements.

Developers say the first phase of Grand Place is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Transportation

Where Does Kansas City Fly?

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According to a report by the Kansas City Business Journal (with information from the U.S. Department of Transportation), these were the top 5 domestic travel destinations from KCI in 2023:

  1. Denver International Airport - 252,582 passengers

  2. Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) - 208,220 passengers

  3. Orlando International Airport - 208,164 passengers

  4. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 205,345 passengers

  5. Los Angeles International Airport - 187,293 passengers

View the full list of KCI’s top destinations HERE. Where are you flying next?

Community

The Rabbit hOle Just Keeps Getting Deeper!

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The Rabbit hOle in North Kansas City is full of amazing exhibits, immersive experiences, and unique opportunities to dive into children’s literature. But the best part? It’s ALWAYS expanding!

  • What’s New?: If it’s been a bit since you’ve paid a visit, there are plenty of new things to discover at The Rabbit hOle. There are new interactive exhibits (i.e. Curious George, Little Toot), Max’s Kansas City cafe, and a newly-opened second floor (plenty more coming here).

  • What’s Coming?: The museum has grand plans to expand to all four floors of the 150,000-square-foot building, with the second floor under construction now. It will also open a Story Lab + Print Shop this summer, offering a series of programs for children, teens, and adults.

Get your tickets HERE and plan a trip today!

Events

The Urban Youth Academy is Hosting a “Play Ball” Clinic

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The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is hosting a Major League Baseball “Play Ball” Clinic next weekend.

  • Batter Up: The event is put on in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and will encourage KC area youth to participate in baseball and softball activities. The MLB’s “Play Ball” initiative aims to provide partners with organizations across the globe.

  • Hitting Dingers: The clinic is open to children ages 5-12, and will allow participants to play a variety of baseball and softball activities. There is no cost involved, and the Royals’ mascot Sluggerrr will make an appearance!

The event will take place at the KC MLB Urban Youth Academy at 1622 E. 17th Terrace on 6/23 from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

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  • 📊 Just Google It: Google has filed its final development plans for a new data center in the Northland. The new plan’s first phase includes the completion of a 208,000-square-foot data center to be completed by October 2025.

  • 🙌 Celebrate Juneteenth: Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday to honor the date when enslaved African Americans learned they were freed. Check out this list of events going on around the metro by FOX4.

  • 🌳 Buzzing Belton: A generous donation of 69 acres to the city of Belton will be transformed into an arboretum and event space.

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