I don't understand 1, 2, and 3 Light. Its all for rent. We need more for purchase apts downtown. Not throw away rent places.

All that money goes back to Boston.

If you give me an option to purchase an apt even dowtown..Im in. Rent? Id rather burn it in a Dumpster

Thankfully I think what little momentum they had is gone

They just got a pretty massive win for something they have been pushing for in this last election. I don't think this is true at all.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/poli...268528747.html

Yeah sounds good but giving the KC government 50 mil lol might as well light it on fire would have same results. $600 is well below market value. What happens in a few years? Back to square one.

They thought they killed the MAC project it came back with 0 "affordable" units instead of the 100 originally planned. They've done this alot continue to kill projects where "affordable" units were thrown in.

I cant wait for every owner to vacate property from these places and then see what options renters have. A bunch of ****ing dumbasses

They will take their business to JoCo making the values of properties in KC even more expensive so rent will go up even more. It's a self defeating group that has no concept of basic economics.

I get the dislike of KC Tenants some of their tactics are a little much but the balance of power has been leaning way too hard toward landlords. And I think movement to bring more balance to that so normal working people can afford places is needed.

I reject the idea that if we do anything but constantly suck the dick of property owners they will go somewhere else. Kansas City, MO continues to be on the upswing. People will do business here.

Eric Bunch in district 4 seems to be zeroing in on what I think is one of the biggest problems in regard to affordability in the area is Airbnb's being ****ing everywhere totally unregulated. It has taken so many places people can live long term off the map and hurt the housing supply issues.

My loft in the RM in 2000 was capped at $500/mo. I worked at a ****ing liquor store.

1200sq ft panty dropper for someone in their 20s.

Probably 5x that now or more.

1200 for 500 bucks god damn. LMAO

Good times!

A group I'm involved with is working with Eric on this issue. I haven't been his biggest fan but thus far he's done a good job working behind the scenes on this. Ultimately I don't see a vehicle for a long term solution that KC Tennants wants. The best is to continue to develop the urban core and have make deals with developers to include some affordable units but we can't just keep passing 50 mil here 50 mil there for affordable housing because like I asked what happens to those folks in a year or 2?

I don't support tax incentives for developers but the reality the new stadium will pass and all housing down around the stadium is going to be ridiculously priced. I won't be voting for the new stadium but people should realize that's what's going to come with the new stadium

It was some type of program. If you qualified the 500 was locked in no matter if my income increased.

I qualified coming out of college and was in hog heaven. I had a hand me down couch and a bed in 1200 sq ft but it wasn't really sought after yet. My car got stolen within the first few months.

It's 'fine', but it's pretty great to park at your hotel and then not see your car until you're ready to leave.... and I'm too old to go out and get trashed, but simply not worrying about having a drink or two, plus any rental car/parking/Lyft costs on top of getting to your hotel, etc.... it's nice.

Do YOU actually go downtown? Anyone who thinks downtown is some dangerous place or anything like that either has never been or is just scared of life in general.

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Downtown isn't dangerous but there's certainly some situations you can put yourself in if you want to find trouble IE: the sideshows on 12th and Grand, The Daquiri Shop, etc.

I think they are the sort of group that will never be happy but I think their activism is pulling the pendulum back in a way that is for the better.

Because that is politics right? Its not like KC Tenants get to say everyone should be able to live in a nice place for 400 a month and then that happens. But normal working people should be able to live in Kansas City on normal wages and for a lot of places that really is not the case.

I don't pretend to be an expert on all this stuff but I appreciate how much time Bunch has spent on the issue.

I used to live right there on 12th and Grand. They were putting in some of those traffic obstructions around the time I was moving somewhere else I wonder if those have kept the sideshows from happening in that intersection. I imagine they have but also they pop up in other places so come what may.

AirBNB is such a scourge. They drive rents up, but they also turn buildings into hotels right out from under the people who live there. Ours had the foresight to ban them before too many got in, but others in the area saw their buildings turned into flophouses for drunk spring breakers and club goers every weekend. AirBnB should kill itself.

KCs downtown is not scary by major city downtown standards imo. If you mainly frequent target parking lots in Olathe then yeah it’s a little more scary than that

They've still been going on in that area. Sounds like last week the cops finally ticketed and impounded some vehicles. Thank God not only are those ****ing things annoying those idiots will hit other cars and drive off or if you're this family they shoot you:
https://fox4kc.com/news/kc-men-at-si...g-to-hospital/

Only time I felt uneasy downtown was when I went to the ATM at P&L took a bunch of cash and then walked down to Bazookas. Never know who saw me take the cash and go. Probably me just being paranoid.

I'm probably just too used to a Southwest US level of homelessness, but I mean.... are there any homeless people in downtown KC?

Then again, I walked by these couple blocks the other day on the way to overpriced restaurants two blocks away, so probably just not paying attention to one dude on the corner after a concert at TMobile Center, heh.


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It is nothing like the problem is in other areas. Lots of people who are wondering around but they really do not bother many people it is more awkward than anything.

Actual camps come and go but are pretty out of the way for the most part.

Sounds like you were pretty brave to soldier on the way you did.

The other afternoon I walked by a homeless guy who was screaming racial slurs and obscenities at someone who probably didn't let them use the restroom or something dumb... dude backed off the sidewalk to let me pass and just kept screaming as he walked backwards across a fairly busy street.

And one night last week some homeless guy who I've walked past in the same spot several times was clearly pissed off at Jersey Mike's, because he kicked the glass door so hard I'm surprised he didn't break shit.... yelled something, then walked by me like it never happened.

So, I feel like KC is fine. LMAO

Guy did not even know you are a Chiefs Planet mod and are perfectly suited to deal with this situation. For you it is just a Tuesday.

Me taking my seat at the new K

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Air bnbs are awesome. Have saved me probably ten thousand dollars since i travel alot. There are too many rules in place to ban them already. Free market, dont like em, buy and make one. Why should hotels be the only ones who can make a buck off travelers?

No way this will happen

What makes you say that? It has been obvious this will happen for a while.

They call that "progress".

My opinion on the Royals Statement: (In regards to some of the questions in this thread)

There may be a couple of options that are not what the fanbase expects. "close" can be a relative term. Don't get your panties in too much of a twist over downtown parking until the decision is final. The Royals have stated they are listening to the fanbase, and the downtown parking/traffic issue might be one that enough critisicm deters them from chosing.

I would not take this quote lightly. I would think the Royals have the resources and planning to make a new complex live by 2026 (World Cup). Perhaps that is aggressive, but one would think that is the goal.


Are the Chiefs interested in the property at Truman Sports Complex?

It would be very easy to think that obviously the Chiefs are interested and have plans to improve upon the Gameday experience at Arrowhead.

Are you suggesting the Chiefs will be playing in a new stadium by 2026?

My threats of romper rooming or banning him seemed to fall on deaf ears, but my improvised word filter of screaming ducking bitters seemed to be fairly effective.

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Imagine if they put a Vegas style big screen tv with fancy seats there for watching games and drinking beer?

Holy **** it would make so much money. You could even have it on Saturdays for CFB or other sports.

I would be there all day when we have night games. Just chill and watch other games and then head over to our game 30 yards away.

Me walking up to the ticket box office:

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The Chiefs can use the whole place for a unique game day experience.


Build mini fields, Chiefs could even build a practice facility there under roof to keep field in great shape.

I think they could even have shops there

I would rather have a team with players like George Brett, Frank White and Willie Wilson than a new stadium with more expensive seats and a roster full of players that can’t compete for a World Series.

Fascinating take!

Guess what you are going to get? The stadium.

....the George Brett statue?

Why so scared

Here ya go, sweetie.

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Wants championship team but doesn't want the way that you pay for them.

100% This is a good thing.

or build a new stadium.

He's a pussy he has me on ignore

They will likely built a lightrail or other large scale transport system.

I can't speak for the STH but Arrowhead maybe one of the greatest stadiums as is. Was way ahead of it's time.

What is missing and do not say a roof or I will stab you.

All of the suites and amenities that come with a modern stadium that make the owners a bunch of money. Also a roof.

Envision an entertainment addition to GEHA that still allows mass groups of people cooking their own food and drinking their own drink in a parking lot the Chiefs split revenue with Jackson county.


Yeah I can’t either. Something is going to give in the next iteration of GEHA.

$100 places to tailgate its coming

Too light

That would be great. Run lines to all the corners; Liberty, Lee's Summit, Olathe, and Leavenworth into downtown and it will be awesome for more than just baseball.

Article shows up in my news feed about the stadium. It was talking about how easy it will be for fans to access the stadium and gave the example of driving around to find a parking space, walk to a light rail stop, wait for the thing to arrive, take a "short trip" to the stadium and enjoy the downtown experience by walking by all of the businesses.

Gee... That is exactly what baseball fans have been needing... Extra transit steps, driving around looking for a spot in a city, no place to tailgate but buy beers along the light rail route for $6. This is easy! Also be funny watching 5k Johnson county SUVs and king cab trucks navigating downtown streets and parking garages. Good luck!

and put everyone in debt. 300 billion dollars

Don't be dramatic, every big city needs it.

Downtowns are a shit hole, but lulz at people being so scared

yup

There’s nothing wrong with building a new Arrowhead on the current site, but the team moving downtown would destroy the gameday experience. Maybe it’s not *as* big deal to baseball fans who are usually going out on a weeknight, but it’s never going to fly with Chiefs fans.

I really hope they go with an option that is NOT downtown. ;)
Then again, I live in the North Land.

Mayor Q and his cronies will reap millions in graft Royals will need to buy out the contract with Jackson County. They will beg for State money..not an easy sell with Qball bad mouthing the legislators and gov, they will need new city tax. And likely ask for bustard funding and tax joco and wyco. Then there is bond authority to be voted on. Oh, and anything Royals get the Chiefs will expect.

Downtown KC is in Jackson County. Now the Jackson County Sports Authority is another matter. Keep them involved or buy them out?

no one needs a government run, money sucking, gate jumping, mobile homeless shelter.

I am done.

RIP Kaufman Stadium

Why does a good like moving a downtown sport to a downtown setting always have to result in these fights? while we all love the K in some ways, it's time to move on and put the Royals in a place where they might be able to draw a few more fans, the "Businessman's Special" when it's a short walk from the downtown office to the venue? Sure, it'll cost some coin, the Royals may still take 50+ years for the stars to align and not be a joke, but it would be nice to possibly give some bored people in those office building some place to hide from the boss.