⛲️ New in the West Bottoms

The West Bottoms could look very different in the coming years.

🏗️ Another big redevelopment pitched for the West Bottoms

🏟️ New details on the Royals stadium at Crown Center

🍷 A new winery & event space opens this weekend in Sugar Creek

🛍️ A new multi-vendor boutique is coming to Prairiefire

Development

Another Big Redevelopment Could be Coming to the West Bottoms

The Borman Group

LA-based developer, The Borman Group, is pursuing the Starchworks project in the West Bottoms, a redevelopment of eight mostly vacant buildings.

Bottoms Booming: The eight buildings are located near Eighth and Madison, and would feature a distillery, a brewery, restaurants, and event space. The initial phase of the project would be $15.8 million, and would focus on the Faultless Starch Co. building at 1025 W. Eighth St.
Silo Stays: This redevelopment project could look like The Borman Group’s Boyle Heights project in Los Angeles. Renderings (seen above) show the existing Faultless Starch silo staying in place and being a focal point of the new development.

If Port KC approves financing this month, construction could start this year with completion in 2028.

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Community

More Details Released on the Royals’ Ballpark at Crown Center

Populous

KC City Officials released new documents surrounding a new Royals’ ballpark at Crown Center this week. Here are a few items of note on the ~$2 billion stadium project:

The City of Kansas City would contribute $600 million, and the State of Missouri would contribute $540 million
The Royals would contribute $760 million in private funding
The stadium lease would begin February 1, 2031, with the Royals paying $1/year in rent for the city-owned stadium
The Royals will commit $55 million in community benefits, supporting the NLBM, the city’s Housing Gateway Program, and the city’s One Percent for the Arts initiative.

All documents, including the Royals’ presentation with the renderings, can be found HERE.

Opening

Sugar Hollow Crossing Opens This Weekend in Sugar Creek

Sugar Hollow Crossing

Sugar Hollow Crossing, a historic winery and gathering space, is celebrating its grand opening this weekend in Sugar Creek, MO.

Sweet as Sugar: The grand opening celebration will take place this Saturday, August 22nd, from 3-7pm. The evening will feature live music, complimentary made-from-scratch pizza & appetizers, and handcrafted cocktails for purchase. Guests are invited to explore the historic grounds and vineyard.
Gather Together: Sugar Hollow Crossing offers indoor & outdoor event space for weddings, two on-site lodging options, and a full-service cafe offering a menu of artisan pizza, cocktails, and wines by the glass. Fun fact: Sugar Hollow sits on Mile One of the Oregon, California, & Santa Fe Trails!

Sugar Hollow Crossing is located at 3029 N. River Blvd.

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

👕 Back-to-School Style: If you’re looking to stretch your budget without sacrificing style this back-to-school shopping season, check out Revive Collective in Lee’s Summit! It offers a curated selection of resale and vintage menswear.*
🛍️ Rock Out, Boutique In: Rock & Brews has closed its doors in Overland Park’s Prariefire, but a new curated marketplace called The Vine Boutique Collective will take its place.
⚽️ Record-Breaking Signing: Sporting KC signed 24-year-old Brazilian forward Andre Luiz in a club-record transfer from Olympiacos FC. The five-year deal is reportedly worth $18M plus add-ons.
🥅 Grab Your Kits: Need last-minute plans for tonight? Head to Sporting Park as Sporting KC takes on cross-state rivals St Louis CITY at 7pm.
🌎 Feel the World Beat: The 47th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival is this weekend at Swope Park, featuring 60+ cultures sharing native food, crafts, music, and dance.
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