KANSAS CITY, MO. — A 135,000-square-foot Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse has opened at Blue Ridge Crossing, which is located at Interstate 70 and Highway 40 in Kansas City. The center is a redevelopment of the former Blue Ridge Mall that was demolished in 2005. Additional tenants at Blue Ridge Crossing include Applebee’s, Foxy Nails, McDonald’s, Royal Buffet, Sports Clips, Starbuck’s Coffee, T-Mobile, Vintage Stock, GNC, Mattress Firm, Verizon and a Wal-Mart Supercenter. In addition to the Lowe’s opening, developer LANE 4 Property Group has plans to open two new phases at the center. The former Blue Ridge Cinema will be demolished to make room for pad sites. A bank, a convenience store, restaurants, shops and a hotel are proposed for the site. Additionally, a vacant parcel west of Lowe’s will be opened for development. Plans for the site call for restaurants and other retailers.
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