08.20.2024

Today’s Forecast

78º | 8% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. | Sunset 8:05 p.m.

🚧 Construction ahead

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

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.

BluHawk

The south OP development has been building out for the better part of a decade, but something new is on the horizon: the 400,000-sqft AdventHealth Sports Park opening this October.

Inside you’ll find an NHL-size ice rink, multiple courts, turf field, and family entertainment center complete with bowling, laser tag, and arcade games. Come prepared to play hard.

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.

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 spring 2025.

12 more developments

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Tesla Tavern Night | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. | The Suburban | Free | Whether you’re a Tesla owner, enthusiast, or just curious about the future of electric vehicles, you can join in on the chatter around Tesla’s latest innovations.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Cinematography + Storytelling | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater | Free | Learn the basics of storytelling on screen at this free info session.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Summer in the City | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Oppenstein Park | Free | Watch this pocket park come alive with food trucks + a performance by Grupo Folklorico Alma Tapatia.
Brews + Cigars: Real Estate Investor Meet-up | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Outlaw Cigar & Brewery | Free | Learn from top professionals + investors in the real estate investment industry while building your network.

Friday, Aug. 23

Parkville Days | Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | English Landing Park | Free | Celebrate all things Parkville at this fest featuring live music, lots of vendors, and plenty of food.

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News Notes

Development

And you thought we were done. Overland Park has another new concept to look forward to: Tap Ins at the Greenhouse. The four-acre restaurant + mini-golf spot — described by its owners as “Chicken N Pickle meets TopGolf” — could open as early as next summer. (Johnson County Post)

Sports

A few Ford F650 Glaval Concorde III’s + $1.5 million later — Johnson County has secured 50 shuttle buses for FIFA World Cup 2026. The move follows similar recommendations by MARC + KCATA, urging new bus routes in anticipation of the historic sporting event. (Johnson County Post)

Eat

Here’s some pretty sweet news: Betty Rae’s Prairie Village store opens today at 4 p.m. (5330 W. 95th St). Stop by the new location for free scoops, toppings, waffle cone upgrades, and a chance to win free ice cream for a year. Find its daily deals online and consider sharing with your friendly neighborhood City Editor.

Announced

Carvana is expanding its metro presence with its first ever auction + auto reconditioning “megasite.” The car retailer is set to take over Belton’s ADESA wholesale auction facility, adding 200 local jobs in the process. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Biz

Local sports architecture firm Populous designed a state-of-the-art soccer stadium 7,000+ miles away. The 47,000-seat Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia is also a new contender for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

There’s more to look forward to this October than just chilly temps. Enter Frost, Westport’s new frozen cocktail bar. Taking over the former Julep space (4141 Pennsylvania Ave.), Frost will offer classic cocktails + mocktails alongside beach-themed snacks. (Kansas City Magazine)

Number

22%. That’s how much auto insurance rates have increased over the last year. Stop overpaying + find a better rate when you get a free, no-obligation quote from Savvy.*

Active

💪 Workin’ on my fitness

Get your sweat on at gyms around Kansas City

This sports city has no shortage of fitness-minded fans. | Photo via Chiefs Fit

Kansas City is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights or dancing to hip-hop tunes for a little cardio action. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in KC.

Chiefs Fit, Multiple locations
The Red Kingdom-inspired digs allow gym-goers to train like their heroes and recover just like them too with offerings like Normatec Compression + hydromassage.

Woodside, 2000 W. 47th Pl., Westwood, KS
This luxury health club is more than just a gym. Spend your day sweating away at pilates, dip in the pool, get a signature facial, and top it all off with a post-workout juice (made in-house).

Freighthouse Fitness, 1618 Wyoming St., KCMO
This West Bottoms warehouse houses a premier bootcamp program. Trial its 30-minute classes with the introductory 21-Day Jumpstart — the best part? You only pay $21 to kick off your fitness journey.

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The Buy

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Answered

Last week, we asked “How many Chiefs wins will we see in 2024,” and here’s what you said:

Confident and optimistic. Readers expect this season to be a good one, with 65% predicting a 12+ win record.

There were only seven participants who chose the least popular answer — a 17-0 undefeated season. Some call it blind faith, others call it bleeding red and gold.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

As a former artsy kid, I’m taking September to reclaim my hobby with a four-week wheel throwing class at Belger Arts. Wish me luck (and pray for no kiln explosions).

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