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Cityscape's Jim Thomas on the mixed-use district

Cityscape's Jim Thomas on the mixed-use district

Some are beginning to raise an eyebrow at the onslaught of new apartments going vertical in the Kansas City metro. Will the absorption rate keep pace with new construction? Will younger professionals and empty nesters continue to trade in their yards and spacious homes for a maintenance-free lock and leave lifestyle?

But Thomas has caught a glimpse of the future.

How HOK & Polsinelli are evolving the law office

How HOK & Polsinelli are evolving the law office

Two Kansas City firms are forging a relationship that’s leading to impressive growth numbers for both teams. HOK and Polsinelli are now on their 13th project in 11 cities over the past five years. We sat down with HOK President Peter Sloan, HOK project designer Eric Linebarger, Polsinelli director of facilities Mike Polk and Polsinelli chief marketing officer Allison Berey, the small but hard-working team that’s designing and rolling out new Polsinelli offices across the country to hear the secret to their success and the challenges that come with rapid expansion plans.

Incentivizing Development: The experts weigh in

Incentivizing Development: The experts weigh in

"Developers know that they’re going to make use of this tool or tools elsewhere to get money, and who can blame them? If you’ve got a fiduciary responsibility to your shareholders, you go get the best deal you can. But I wish our city leaders would stop being suckers about who they give money to."
--Patrick Tuohey, The Show-Me Institute

Boulevard details expanded new visitors center

Boulevard details expanded new visitors center

Boulevard Brewing Co. is expanding and giving fans and visitors another way to experience the city’s most beloved libations. The new, highly anticipated Boulevard Brewing visitor’s center is scheduled to open late June and is expected to accommodate more visitors and allow for a more inclusive Boulevard experience.