08.03.2023

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🏢 What should East Crossroads become?

Be the Broker: What should go in these East Crossroads spaces?

East Crossroads busy bee cafe outside shot from across the street kctoday

The old Busy Bee Cafe is buzzing with potential. | Photo by KCtoday

The East Crossroads neighborhood is booming with breweries, coffee shops, and even an Amazon-powered cornerstore — but there’s still room for more.

Let’s play “Be the Broker.” Tell us, if you were building this district, what would you put in these spaces?

The old Busy Bee Cafe, 1805 Locust St. | 4,500 sqft

The long-vacant cafe is said to have been a thriving lunch spot in the 1960s and ‘70s. In 2015, the building was renovated, but the space is still looking for its next operator.

Jay Hawkins, an Associate Broker for Area Real Estate Advisors, tells us there are several groups interested: restaurants with bars, a CBD shop, and a salon.

Editor Charmaine’s suggestion: I vote for a nice restaurant with a rooftop lounge. I envision a swanky space where artists gather late into the night to unwind + discuss their next projects.

east crossroads restaurant space — Hopefully a new place will be cooking soon here.
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Photo by KCtoday

620 E. 18th St. | 7,048 sqft

This location is restaurant ready. According to its leasing agent, the massive two-story space has a commercial kitchen and saw renovations in 2020. There’s also a 2,250-sqft deck space.

Editor Charmaine’s suggestion: I think the East Crossroads could use an experiential restaurant. Something like a live dinner theater would be great.

1813-1831 Holmes St East Crossraods outside building kctoday — This massive office building just needs someone with imagination.
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Photo by KCtoday

1813-1831 Holmes St. | 46,000 sqft

Built in 1910, this single-story industrial building is equipped with loading docks, lots of offices, and solar panels.

Editor Charmaine’s sugestion: Big office buildings are on the way out. I suggest converting it into a mixed-use retail-restaurant-residential space. It would take a lot of elbow grease, but I think that kind of space would thrive in today’s world.

Check out our streetcar edition of Be the Broker.

Events

Thursday, August 3

WyldCard Trivia: Jim Henson | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | The Wyld Bar & Cafe, 4601 Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, MO | $5 | Celebrate the brilliance of Jim Henson with trivia and prizes.

Friday, August 4

Summer Concert Series | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Ward Parkway Center, 8600 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy an eclectic series of music including jazz, classic rock, Irish + indie.

Saturday, August 5

Shop Small Saturdays | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Brew Haha Coffeehouse, 10332 Mastin St., Overland Park, KS | $0+ | Explore this sidewalk sale featuring 10+ local vendors.

Sunday, August 6

Kansas City Engaged Summer Wedding Show | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12-4 p.m. | Marriott Overland Park, Grand Ballroom, 10800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $12-$30 | Enjoy interactive experiences, sample products, and connect with local wedding vendors.

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News Notes

Eat

Copps Pizza Co. opened its first Kansas City location in Overland Park. The Omaha-based restaurant has the classics you’d expect — pizza, salad, wings — plus some unexpected offerings. Think: burnt ends loaded fries and crab rangoon. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Jobs

The company behind some of KC’s most iconic haunted houses — including The Beast and Edge of Hell — is hiring. Full Moon Productions is looking for temporary workers with talents like howling, cackling, and acrobatics to serve as cast members. (FOX 4)

Biz

The Kansas City Area Development Council announced a $94.7 million manufacturing facility coming to the New Century Commerce Center in Johnson County. Cnano Technology USA will produce liquid conductive paste at the new site, used in EV batteries and cell phones. (KSHB)

Kansas Citian

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation CEO Debbie Wilkerson appeared in Forbes’ ”50 over 50” list for her work overseeing the metro’s largest charity. Honorees include the president of Harvard and the US Secretary of Commerce. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Sports

Current forward Kristen Hamilton made the NWSL July Best XI list. She’s currently the all-time second-leading scorer in the Challenge Cup, and, with five championship appearances, she’s the all-time leader.

Open

Good things come in threes. The Divina Events Center — owned by Divina Designs — and Himiway Ebike retailer are now open on the Plaza. Plus, The Escape Game plans to open an escape room in the area by end of summer. (FOX 4)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

It truly is an exciting time to live in KC. It feels like we’re living through a renaissance. I bet in 10 years the city will be unrecognizable.

With all this change a-brewing, what’s something you hope never changes about KC? What should we make sure we keep? Let me know.

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