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Tap in to 15+ of Kansas City’s most anticipated developments

There’s a lot to look forward to in Kansas City over the next few years. See what other locals are most excited for and when to expect construction to wrap up.

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And this isn’t even the shortlist. | Gif by KCtoday

Exponential growth means longtime locals are bound to have a “wait, when did this get here?” moment. With lots of new developments on the horizon, we’re here to catch you up on 15+ of KC’s most anticipated builds — timelines, renderings, details — so grab your hard hat and let’s get going.

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A green oasis amid our concrete city blocks. | Photos via Barney Allis Plaza Project

Barney Allis Plaza

A groundbreaking last June kicked off a years-long construction process making over the duo park + parking garage in its first facelift since 1985. Amenities of the new and improved iteration include an “arts-focused greenspace,” dog park, and ~580-space parking garage, expected to re-open by summer 2026.

See the vision? Artists ready to transform the square into “into an iconic cultural landmark” are invited to apply by Friday, March 28.

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It’s been a wave of new development... okay, I’ll see myself out. | Rendering via Port KC

Berkley Riverfront

If you’ve been staying in the know (aka reading KCtoday), you’ve already had your refresher on the district’s major 10-year makeoverbut ICYMI...

“Dirt has started moving” on the ~200 million-sqft mixed-use development surrounding CPKC Stadium, which is set to include apartments, retail space, a town square, and riverfront promenade. Up next: its publicly-owned beer garden.

BluHawk

After building out for the better part of a decade, AdventHealth Sports Park opened this October with an NHL-size ice rink, turf field, and family entertainment center complete with bowling, laser tag, and arcade games.

But that’s not all. Phase two of the project — kicking off this summer — is set to double the fun, expanding the sports facility with additions like an 8-hole miniature golf course and pickleball courts, along with six new restaurant + retail spaces set to wrap by 2026.

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Imagine the possibilities: a plaza on the Plaza.

Drawings via Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Nothing like cold, hard possibilites. While no official plans have been made, artist renderings envision potential futures for the more than 100-year-old shopping district — including a 19-story retail + office tower on the site once slated for a Nordstrom and a lush “plaza on the Plaza.”

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With a 12-acre lake, every attraction is on the water. | Rendering via Destination KCK

Destination KCK

Come 2026, you’ll be able to step into a real life dream house at Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City in Bonner Springs. The all-new entertainment resort is set to be the anchor attraction at Destination KCK, a 180-acre project featuring an all-season Christmas Village, six waterfront restaurants, and 30+ retail stores.

Four Light Luxury Apartments

It’s the final tower Kansas City is chipping in for, at least per its 2018 agreement with developer The Cordish Companies — but that doesn’t mean Five Light isn’t on the horizon. Check out renderings of the 25-story, 293-unit high-rise bringing a two-story restaurant and extensive retail space to what is currently parking lots surrounding B&B Theaters.

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The trail loop was listed as a Catalytic Project in the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan. | Photo via City of Kansas City

Greenline KC

It’s in the early stages, but this 10-mile urban trail has been quickly adopted by locals + city leaders alike. Walk, bike, or hike your way around the downtown loop and find yourself at any number of exciting attractions like Rock Island Bridge and Pennway Point (more on both of these later).

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The KC Streetcar is over 50% complete — one step closer to this new station stop at UMKC.

Rendering via KC Streetcar

KC Streetcar

With the Main Street Extension on track to finish this year, get “Ready to Ride in 2025" with our latest series sharing the food, fun, and history along each new stop. Also under construction: the Riverfront Extension, which has closed the Grand Boulevard Bridge until further notice.

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The large building in the top left is the planned boutique hotel.

Rendering courtesy of City of Lee’s Summit

Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

... is now “Green Street.” The major southeast development has an updated name, but its 2025 completion hasn’t changed. The project started construction last year, and will include more than just updated market stalls, including:

  • Streetscaped pavillion
  • Boutique hotel
  • Outdoor performance area
  • Restaurant building
  • Urban apartments

Overland Park Farmers’ Market

A $34 million transformation is coming to the award-winning open-air market. Upgrades include building an indoor pavilion for year-round use, alongside enhancing the area’s stone patio + utilities hookups. Put down the reusable tote bags, everybody — the Clock Tower Landing Project is expected to wrap by summer 2026.

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Say hello to a new KC landmark.

Renderings via Pixel Foundry

Pennway Point

The KC Wheel is up and rolling, but what about its other main attractions? Unfortunately, there’s not much progress to report on — no construction updates or tenant announcements have been released as of late. In the meantime, you can build the excitement with a sneak peek of LUMI Neon Museum’s Neon Alley.

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This river town is getting back to its roots.

Photo via Rock Island Bridge

Rock Island Bridge

Hold on to your hard hats. The Rock Island Bridge, which was expected to open last summer, delayed its debut until this spring. The trailhead entertainment district is set to be the first of its kind, offering an outdoorsy event space and public crossing 40 ft above the current.

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What kind of food hall spots are you hoping to see pop up?

Renderings via South Loop Project

South Loop

The urban park set to cap I-670 downtown will span ~five acres + aims to create a more walkable experience for residents and visitors alike. The destination will include features like accessible play spaces, public entertainment forums, and multimodal transportation options.

Originally, project leaders planned to have the project completed by FIFA World Cup 2026 — though construction has yet to start.

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The future is looking bright.

Rendering by SouthPointe LLC

Southpointe @ 63rd

Located ~10 minutes south of downtown at the intersection of Route 71 and 63rd St., the ~31-acre site has been vacant for years due to blight.

The new neighborhood will combine green urbanism with transit-oriented development, featuring multi-family housing, a walkable retail plaza, and extended-stay hotel. A groundbreaking kicked off its first phase last year, with total completion expected by 2032.

Margaritaville Pool renderings

Find us by the pool working on our tans.

Rendering by Margaritaville

Vacation Village

Vacation Village is an $838 million development project in Kansas City, Kansas that will include attractions like Margaritaville Resort, Big Shots Golf, an interactive museum, and the newly-opened Homefield KCK Showcase Center. Next to be completed? Put your toes in the sand at KC’s own Margaritaville by mid-2025.

West Bottoms

Demolition of the Weld Wheel Building was the first step in SomeraRoad’s $526 million overhaul of the West Bottoms. The site will host ~300 units of multifamily housing and 10,000 sqft of commercial real estate, as part of a 22-acre micro village.

Phase one completion — which includes creation of a public square at Union Depot — is expected to finish by 2026, with total project completion planned for 2038.

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