Kansas City's West Bottoms Redevelopment: New Developments and Community Art Projects
The West Bottoms transformation is underway. See what’s opening this year, next
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Kansas City is undergoing a $500 million redevelopment of the West Bottoms, with significant projects like The Depot and Moline Plow building set to complete by year-end. The area will also feature new public art, enhancing community engagement ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
- 01The West Bottoms redevelopment includes over $500 million in investments.
- 02The Depot, a new public gathering space, will feature food and drink options and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
- 03The Moline Plow building will be transformed into 121 apartments with ground-floor retail, also finishing by year-end.
- 04Future plans include nearly 300 new apartments and a boutique hotel, with construction starting late this year or early in 2027.
- 05Seven new murals will be created by local and visiting artists to celebrate Kansas City's public art culture.
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Kansas City is in the midst of a significant transformation of its West Bottoms area, with over $500 million allocated for redevelopment. Key projects include The Depot, a new public gathering space featuring food and drink options, and the Moline Plow building, which will be converted into 121 apartments with retail space. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Additionally, plans are underway for nearly 300 new apartments and a boutique hotel, with construction anticipated to begin late this year or early in 2027. The redevelopment aims to revitalize a historically industrial neighborhood that has not seen such investment in nearly a century. Furthermore, an arts initiative will introduce seven new murals to the area, created by a mix of local and visiting artists, enhancing the community's vibrant public art scene leading up to the FIFA World Cup.
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The redevelopment is revitalizing a historic area, improving public spaces, and increasing housing options.
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