Should We Make This Exclusive?

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Should We Make This Exclusive?

The Kansas City streetcar's expansion to UMKC might include an exclusive lane to boost efficiency and reliability.

• Times Ticking: City Manager, Brian Platt, was recently tasked with investigating a dedicated streetcar lane, potentially enhancing service and pedestrian safety along the 3.5-mile extension. He has until November to deliver his verdict.

• Pros and Cons: Proponents seem convinced a streetcar-only lane would result in improved reliability, shorter pedestrian crossings, and safer streets for non-drivers. Meanwhile, opponents are saying that it would require roads to reduce to one lane with a slower speed limit.

• Swope Park: Time(and Brian Platt) will tell if a Streetcar exclusive lane would be best, but city council members have made it clear that reliability is the chief concern.

Platt must deliver his findings by November 1. In the meantime, you can read more about the proposed plan here.

Opening

Just In Time For Leather Weather

Sandlot Goods, Kansas City's only local hat manufacturer, is stepping up its game with a new standalone retail space in Leawood’s Park Place.

• Home Building: After several years of operating primarily online and at local marketplaces like Made In KC, Sandlot Goods is venturing into brick-and-mortar retail in the heart of Leawood to establish a direct connection with customers and expand its reach.

• Leather Weather: Soft opening on August 15 and a grand opening on September 16, Sandlot Goods will unveil its dedicated retail space where you can explore its handmade products, including hats, leather wallets, Yardballs, and more.

• Additional Products: The new store will introduce officially-licensed University of Kansas hats alongside products from other manufacturers with a heart for quality like the Detroit-based t-shirt brand Soft Goods, which manufactures all clothing in-house.

You can check out more of their one-of-a-kind products by visiting their brand-new retail store at 11530 Ash Street, Leawood. Stay updated on their handmade leather goods and events here.

Events

Harry Potter And the Kansas City Symphony

The Kansas City Symphony will be performing the score to Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 to accompany the film this September.

• BumBum Buh-Bum-Bum: For 4 days next month, you can live out Nicole Kidman’s AMC movie-viewing dream of “sound you can feel” while the entire KC Symphony accompanies the 2-hour and 26-minute film.

• The Final Book: The Deathly Hallows Part 1 will be accompanied by the Symphony from Wednesday, September 6th to Sunday, September 10th with seats currently available in every viewing level.

• What About Part 2?: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be accompanied by the Kansas City Symphony in April of 2024. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.

To purchase tickets, you can do so at the KC Symphony website here. If you happen to need a refresher on the plot, might we suggest this recap?

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• 🏡Supply & Demand: A recent study saw new housing listings down by 18% in May, making it harder to buy a home close to the asking price.

• 🏈Red Every Day: The Kansas City Chiefs announced that the Wednesday before Sept 6th’s home opener will be “Red Wednesday”.

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