Kansas City is revitalizing Berkley Riverfront with a bold vision for the future

In July 2023, Port KC and the Kansas City Current unveiled an ambitious 10-year master plan to transform Berkley Riverfront into a vibrant, mixed-use district. This collaboration is set to revitalize the area, blending residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to create a dynamic urban destination.

As of early 2025, construction is well underway, with significant progress already made. Spanning approximately 10 acres, the development will feature two seven-story apartment buildings with 1,038 residential units, 10% of which will be designated as affordable housing. The project also includes 53,000 square feet of retail space, a "Crew Quarters" building with indoor-outdoor restaurant facilities, and a town square with a central plaza and splash pad. A scenic riverfront promenade will further enhance the area, providing a welcoming space for activities like dog walking and leisure strolls.

More than two acres of community and gathering spaces will host year-round events such as movie nights, food festivals, fitness classes, and live music, fostering a strong sense of connection and engagement.

Above: The scenic Berkley Riverfront promenade facing the Missouri River. Image courtesy of Port KC

The Origin Hotel Kansas City, a boutique hotel featuring pet-friendly accommodations and pre-game dining at its Show Pony restaurant, is ready to welcome guests. Additionally, Two Birds, One Stone—a two-story beer garden offering outdoor food and entertainment—is set to open soon, with an exact date to be announced.

Further boosting the area's accessibility, the KC Streetcar's Riverfront Extension is expected to be operational by early 2026. The first phase of the development is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning Berkley Riverfront as a premier destination for residents and visitors alike.

This transformative project reflects Kansas City's commitment to revitalizing its riverfront, creating a walkable, high-density district that honors the area's rich history while embracing modern urban living.

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Header image: A rendering of the 10-acre Berkley Riverfront Development is a 10-year project that will bring multifamily housing, retail, and business to the riverfront area. Image courtesy of Pork KC

Pendleton Flats lifts housing options for Paseo Gateway

The $4.5 million Pendleton Flats apartment community officially opened on Wednesday, adding 30 modern, amenity-rich apartment units at affordable rent rates in the Paseo Gateway neighborhood on Kansas City's east side.

“The development itself is a gorgeous turnaround for a formerly partially vacant, blighted apartment complex in Pendleton Heights,” said Brinshore Development LLC President David Brint. “Pendleton Flats has excellent access to job centers, transportation, cultural institutions, parks and amazing housing stock within a stone’s throw of downtown.”

The three-building complex at 555 Olive St. replaces the former crime-ridden Brooklyn Heights complex and represents a safe, family-friendly housing option with amenities such as on-site management, bike racks, an intercom entry system, central AC, private balconies, in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, secure and off-street parking and Energy Star appliances. 

Chicago-based Brinshore Development served as master developer, with support from local partners including the  Housing Authority of Kansas City; Affordable Housing of Kansas City, Inc.; Kansas City, Missouri; United Way; and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). 4Sight Construction Group served as general contractor, and Rosemann & Associates PC provided consulting services.

Pendleton Flats is the first project associated with a $30M federal housing grant received by the City of Kansas City, Missouri in 2015. Brinshore and HAKC will break ground over the next year on three additional replacement housing projects in the Paseo Gateway neighborhood, which covers almost one-square mile and includes approximately 4,800 residents. 

Local dignitaries such as City Manager Troy Schulte, and Kansas City councilmen Quinton Lucas, Jermaine Reed and Scott Wagner attended the grand opening, as well as Housing Authority Kansas City leaders Donovan Mouton and Ed Lowndes.

The development was designed and constructed to comply with the Enterprise Green Communities Certification standards, which aim to help improve health, economic and environmental benefits to residents.

Developers and local dignitaries celebrated the opening of the Pendleton Flats apartment complex in the Paseo Gateway neighborhood on Oct. 25.