First-time muralist makes big impact

By Michael Bushnell | Posted December 18th, 2019 Northeast News When artist Armando Mesa, a Historic Northeast native, started the massive piece of art on the west side of the old Aaron’s Rental building in the 4800 block of Independence Avenue, the goal was to...

Mayor Q Challenges You to Vote for the EGG

VOTE FOR THE EGGLocated in the heart of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast, the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery) building was originally constructed in 1945 for Rose Marie’s Floral and Gift Shop. In 1995 her business closed after 50 successful years. Today, the EGG is home...

Paseo Gateway Public Meeting – Kansas City Events

PASEO GATEWAY PUBLIC MEETING Intersection Design Reveal and Monument Design Workshop:  Join your neighbors for the reveal of the realignment of the Paseo/Independence intersection. Source: Paseo Gateway Public Meeting – Kansas City Events...

Independence Avenue Safety Study

Work Continues on Independence Avenue Safety Study     The Independence Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study steering committee met on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce headquarters. By Paul Thompson Northeast News July 14,...

Independence Avenue Street & Pedestrian Improvements

VIDEO INTERVIEW AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: Independence Avenue improvements to focus on streets in effort to help pedestrians Independence Avenue Improvements Focuses on Streets in Effort to Help Pedestrians KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the city’s heaviest...

Bringing a School Building Back to Life | LISC Kansas City

LISC has closed a $546,000 loan with Sunflower Development Group to fund part of the acquisition and renovation of the former Blenheim School located in the Tri-Blenheim neighborhood of Kansas City, Mo. Source: Bringing a School Building Back to Life | LISC Kansas...

From the Desk of Stephen Samuels | LISC Kansas City

There’s a lot happening at Greater Kansas City LISC! From graffiti removal to investments in resident health – check out what Executive Director Stephen Samuels has to say about the latest impact we’ve been making in Kansas City. Source: From the...

Hardesty Renaissance Gains Momentum | LISC Kansas City

LISC closed an $800,000 loan with Hardesty Renaissance Economic Development Corporation to finance a part of the repurposing of Building 11 of the former Hardesty Federal Complex in the Historic Northeast of Kansas City, MO. Source: Hardesty Renaissance Gains Momentum...