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🔍 Unfolding Lux Living’s portfolio

Breaking down Lux Living’s 5 development projects in Kansas City

Katz on Main KCtoday
Picturing weekends on the pool deck already. | Renderings via Lux Living
Lux Living is making its mark on Kansas City’s real estate market, with multiple new apartment complexes underway.

From Midtown to Berkley Riverfront, the St. Louis-based developer is redefining high-end lifestyle for Kansas Citians. Let’s unfold the blueprints and take a look at the portfolio.
Lux Living KCtoday

Coming soon to Berkley Riverfront.

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Renderings via Lux Living

Riverfront living

Sitting among other Berkley Riverfront projects, this Lux Living property (official name TBD) will include 252 apartment units + retail space. The building will be curved, reflecting the Missouri River it sits next to. Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms will be available. Construction completion is TBD.

Amenities at this building include:
  • Sports deck with bocce ball courts
  • Massive pool deck
  • Rooftop pet park
  • Multi-level fitness center
  • Self-serve 24/7 market

Blast from the past in Midtown

Have you ever wondered what happened to the old Katz building? We got you. The building that was once Katz Drug Store will stay true to its KC roots — keeping the original name + bright neon signage.

The 192-unit project will include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and sits right on the future KC Streetcar Main Street route. Expect a 2024 completion.

Katz on Main will feature amenities like:
  • Float pod relaxation room
  • Pool deck with hot tub, fireplace, and nano doors
  • Arcade bar
  • Bowling alley + golf lounge
  • Movie theater
Freighthouse Village KCtoday

Check out those floor to ceiling windows.

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Renderings via Lux Living

Meet Freight House Village

Lux Living loves the Crossroads. This project will include a seven-story, 246-unit apartment building and ~10 townhomes with patios/porches. Plus, it will feature ~2,700 sqft of retail space on the first floor.

Amenities at the multi-family complex will include:
  • Turkish Hammam Spa with hydro-massage
  • 3,500-sqft fitness center
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Sky lounge with bar
  • Golf lounge + arcade
Two more development plans
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Garment District Grooves: August | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | 8th and Bank Street, Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park.
  • Beginner D&D | Wednesday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Redux Society, 215 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Learn how to play the D&D starter set, how to create your character, and what bits you’ll need.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Chamber Coffee | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 9-10:30 a.m. | MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS | Free | Network with 100+ fellow Kansas Citians.
  • Third Thursday Concert: The Blair Bryant Band | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | Jay McShann Pavilion, Kansas City, MO | Free | Celebrate Jazz history alongside fellow Kansas Citians every third Thursday.
Friday, Aug. 18
  • Truman Farm Home Tours | Friday, Aug. 18-Friday, Sept. 1 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | 12301 Blue Ridge Ext., Grandview, MO | Free | Walk the historic halls where President Harry Truman learned to farm.
  • The Great Baking Show Murder Mystery | Friday, Aug. 18, Friday, Sept. 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $14 | Who loves a murder mystery? If you nodded yes, this themed party is for you.
Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Pop-Up Yoga | Saturday, Aug. 19, Saturday, Sept. 16 | 1-2 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $0-$10 | Enjoy a morning of yoga on these historic grounds, with 50% of proceeds benefiting the museum’s renovation.
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News Notes
Development
  • Sign, sealed, delivered. Port KC officially approved $800 million in bonds to create a mixed-use neighborhood with KC Current at Berkley Riverfront. This ~11-acre project will include a “game day” street, retail plaza, apartments, and office buildings. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Ranked
Sports
  • Making moves. The Chiefs officially signed linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi and cornerback Duron Lowe following the first preseason game. Both players will be battling for spots on the active roster. Fun fact: Duron was born in Overland Park. (Arrowhead Addict)
Watch
  • 9 to 5 in OP. Country music icon Dolly Parton visited Overland Park on Monday to chat with Governor Laura Kelly about expanding her Imagination Library project. This initiative has distributed more than 200 million books to students in grades K-5. See the convo. (KMBC)
Try This
  • Registration is now open for Sporting Slam, Sporting KC’s inaugural pickleball tournament. The event is Thursday, Aug. 31 at Chicken N Pickle South (5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS). All event proceeds benefit The Victory Project.
Announced
  • On pointe. Single tickets for the Kansas City Ballet’s 2023-2024 season are now on sale. Performances include shows like “Jekyll & Hyde” and “The Nutcracker.” Tickets start at $34.
Outdoors
  • Fore. Prepare to chip away at newly renovated challenges at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club by the end of this year. Beginning this fall, Premier White Golf Course Sand will be installed on all 36 holes. The courses will stay open during renovations.
 
Environment

🌱 Let’s dig in

Dig into composting in Kansas City, Missouri

KC Compost KCtoday
Check out this compost pickup in action. | Photo via City of KCMO
Your kitchen scraps deserve a better home than the garbage can — that’s why we’re digging into the details of composting in Kansas City, Missouri. The City of KCMO’s new composting program is here to give two green thumbs up, with the help of KC Can Compost.

Before you get started

  • Use an uncoated paper bag
  • Do not throw loose scraps in the bins
  • The bins will be unlocked 24 hours a day
  • Composting is free for all residents

Where to go

  • Ed Wolfe Garage, 1120 Oak St.
  • KCMO Health Department, 2400 Troost Ave.
  • KCMO Parks & Recreation administrative building, 4600 E. 63rd Tfwy.
  • Next door at KC Water’s administrative building, 4800 E. 63rd Tfwy.

Two green thumbs

Acceptable compostable items include:
  • Meat + poultry
  • Fruits + vegetables
  • Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
  • Plants + flower scraps
  • Paper towels
  • Pizza boxes + takeout containers
Feeling unsure? Cross-check here.
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Drink
  • Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.
Travel
  • It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.
Read
  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
Wellness
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The Wrap
 
City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday.

Today’s edition by:
Bella

From the editor
This week’s cool temperatures have me beyond ready for fall. What fall activity are you looking forward to the most? Let me know.

For me, it’s KC Bier Co.'s Oktoberfest — I’ve had my calendar marked since last year’s festivities.
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