The Rent is Too Darn High!

Rental prices in the area are soaring, a new coffee shop takes over a familiar space, a local artist display his collection at the Zhou B Art Center, and an active adult community is taking shape.

March 07, 2024

KC Daily

We know Kansas City is a great place to live, and apparently so does everyone else. A recent report published by rent.com showed that rent prices are rising much faster than the rest of the country.

The State of the City: The state of Missouri saw the highest increase in rent prices of any state in the country with a YoY % change of 13.18%. The other side of State Line wasn’t much better, with Kansas ranking 7th with an 8.74% YoY increase.
The City in the States: The Kansas City metro in particular also saw a sharp rise in rent prices. KCMO ranked 7th of all metros with an increase of 7.42% YoY. Bringing the income needed to afford rent in KC up to $65,760/year.

Pilgrim Coffeehouse

A Seattle-based coffee roaster has taken over a space in Beacon Hill that was recently vacated by another coffee shop, Vested.

From the West to the Midwest: Pilgrim Coffeehouse is a roaster, coffee truck, and coffee shop that has been based out of Seattle since 2021. The expansion to Kansas City kicked off just a few weeks ago when they opened their shop in the lobby of 2501 Beacon Hill
The End is Just the Beginning: KC coffee lovers will quickly recognize the spot based on the glowing airstream that centers the space. Vested Coffee (RIP) occupied the space up until its abrupt closing in December. Pilgrim Coffeehouse will serve up delicious drinks such as their Cereal Milk Latte as well as fresh-baked pastries from Blackhole Bakery.

Visit Pilgrim Coffeehouse at 2501 Troost Ave. Mon-Sat 6 am-1 pm.

The Patrons

Local artist Bryce Holt is hosting a solo show entitled “The Bible in Art” at the brand-new Zhou B Art Center in the 18th and Vine area.

The Holy Hustle: Holt completed the incredible feat of finishing 66 different paintings for the 66 books of the Bible in just 11 months. The current exhibition has 27 paintings representing the 27 New Testament books on display.
A New Home for Art: The exhibition is housed in the recently redeveloped Zhou B Art Center. The center is a product of the $27M renovation of the Crispus Attucks School and is affiliated with the world-renowned artist and brothers Shanzuo Zhoushi and Dahuang Zhoushi.

The exhibit is free, but reservations are required to view The Bible in Art.

The Fieldston

The Fieldston, a resort-style active adult community, is beginning to take shape along Shawnee Mission Parkway in Fairway.

World-Class Amenities: The Fieldston will boast a long list of curated amenities including a resort-style pool, community garden, golf simulator, and much more. Each residence will also boast designer finishes with multiple plans to choose from.
Joint Venture: The Fieldston is a project from the development team at EPC Real Estate Group and Platform Ventures. The 210-unit venture is conveniently located close to the Country Club Plaza, Prairie Village Shops, Fairway Shops, and much more!

For more information and inquiries on residences, click here.

🏢 History For Sale: The historic Kansas City Club building in downtown KC is for sale. It currently serves as an upscale event space.
🥾 Take a Hike: Construction on a new 2-mile South Loop Trail in Shawnee Mission Park began on Monday of this week.
🌳 Tree’s Company: Kansas City plans to plant 4,000 new trees this year with the help of a $12M grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
🍲 Comfort Food: A familiar food concept is joining the Strang Chef Collective at Lightwell in downtown KC.
🚶‍♂️Walkin’ Jazz: Plans to complete a pedestrian plaza at 18th and Vine have hit the 60% mark.
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