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Development Team Underway on Rock Island Bridge Redevelopment Project in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Developer Michael Zeller and his project team are underway on the redevelopment of Rock Island Bridge in Kansas City. The bridge is a historical landmark dating back to 1906 that is being transformed into a recreational space. Plans call for 11,000 square feet of multipurpose space for open-air food courts, a food hall with industrial kitchens, office, retail and 8,000 square feet of event space with a removable cover and open-air veranda. Construction began in February and is slated for completion in spring 2024. MultiStudio, formerly known as Gould Evans, is the project architect. Thornton Tomasetti and TranSystems are the engineers. L.G. Barcus & Sons Construction Co. is building the lower and upper decks, while Centric Construction Co. is working on the buildings and finishes. HNTB is working on the design of the levee frontage and surrounding land. Stinson LLP assisted the development team in navigating legal issues concerning ownership rights of the bridge over a state-owned waterway. These issues included federal railroad law, state and federal highway/transportation laws, Kansas water law and general Kansas property law.

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Hoefer Welker to Relocate Headquarters to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Architecture and design firm Hoefer Welker is relocating its corporate headquarters to 46 Penn Centre within the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City. The firm expects to take occupancy of its self-designed, 26,229-square-foot office on the 14th floor in June. Hoefer Welker also served as architect for 46 Penn Centre, which was completed in 2020. Hoefer Welker’s new office will include a living room, kitchen, two cafes, a terrace, design lab and multiple collaborative areas and conferencing spaces. The design firm spent the past 13 years at its current Leawood, Kan., headquarters. Prior to that, Hoefer Welker maintained an office at Country Club Plaza. Block Real Estate Services owns 46 Penn Centre, which rises 15 stories.

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CBL Welcomes New Retailers at West County Center in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — CBL & Associates Properties Inc. has unveiled the names of the retailers opening this spring and summer at West County Center in St. Louis. ALDO, a men’s and women’s footwear company with a French fashion perspective, will open on the first level near Nordstrom in April. The Back Store, which sells mattresses, pillows and accessories, will also open on the first floor in April. Da Picky Vegan, which offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan menu items, will open in the food court on the second level in April. Outdoor retailer Gearhead Outfitters will open on the first floor between Nordstrom and Macy’s this summer. Golden Gems, a lifestyle brand that designs and sells accessories, apparel, stationery goods and home décor, will open near Macy’s in April. Love Sac, which opened last year in the common area on level two, is opening a new store on the first floor near Nordstrom this summer. Offline by aerie, which sells activewear, will open near Nordstrom this summer.

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Northmarq Brokers $10.1M Sale of Multifamily Property in Republic, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

REPUBLIC, MO. — Northmarq has brokered the $10.1 million sale of Pinewood Park and Spring Hills in Republic, about 13 miles southwest of Springfield. The 133-unit multifamily property is located at 1600 Windmill Way. Built in 2002, the garden-style community features floor plans that range from 758 to 1,130 square feet. Amenities include a pool, sundeck, package service and laundry facilities. Dominic Martinez, Parker Stewart, Alex Malzone and Anthony Martinez of Northmarq represented the seller, a regional investor. A Midwest-based private investor was the buyer.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.9M Sale of Retail Building in Liberty, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

LIBERTY, MO. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $1.9 million sale of a 10,963-square-foot retail building in Liberty, a northern suburb of Kansas City. The two-tenant property at 8500-8504 N. Church Road is home to Hallmark and a salon. Dustin Javitch, Craig Fuller, Erin Patton and Scott Wiles of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. David Saverin assisted in closing the transaction as the Missouri broker of record. A local buyer purchased the asset.

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POAH to Redevelop Historic Public Housing Project in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Housing Authority has selected Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. (POAH) to lead the redevelopment of the Clinton-Peabody Apartments in St. Louis. Built in 1942, the property includes 358 units across 31 buildings. POAH says that an initial development phase could start by late 2024, but ultimately the site’s full redevelopment will occur in multiple phases over the next several years with at least $100 million in new investment projected. Resident and community engagement work is underway. The goal is to reposition Clinton-Peabody as a mixed-income community that is better connected to surrounding neighborhoods. POAH Communities LLC, POAH’s affiliated property management firm, will manage the new phases. POAH will also implement its Community Impact platform, which provides resident services focused on housing, education, employment, financial stability and health. The project team includes Roanoke Construction and the design team of Trivers and Lamar Johnson Collaborative. Additional members include landscape architect Arbolope Studio, civil engineer David Mason & Associates and MEP engineer Custom Engineering Inc. Support also comes from the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and Unicorn Group, the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center, Prosperity Connection and Key Strategic Group.

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Northmarq Arranges Sale of 456-Unit Multifamily Community in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Timberlane Village in Kansas City for an undisclosed price. Built in 1987, the 456-unit multifamily community consists of 40 buildings across 27 acres. Units range from 704 to 1,253 square feet. Amenities include a pool, tennis court, fitness center, sauna, clubhouse, covered parking and green space. Gabe Tovar, Jeff Lamott, Parker Stewart and Dominic Martinez of Northmarq represented the seller, the property’s original developer. Daniel Stickane of Northmarq arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Venterra Realty. The Fannie Mae loan features a fixed interest rate. The transaction marks the first time the property was on the market and the first acquisition for Venterra in the Kansas City market.

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New $1.5B Terminal Opens at Kansas City International Airport

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The new 40-gate terminal at Kansas City International Airport has opened for commercial air service. At just over 1 million square feet and a budget of $1.5 billion, the terminal marks the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, according to the airport. The new terminal features spacious gate areas, nearly 50 local and national food and beverage concepts, and shopping experiences. Two moving walkways expedite transfers between the two concourses. Consolidated and flexible security checkpoints with 16 lanes were designed to accommodate the ebb and flow of passenger volume. A new 6,200-space garage is adjacent to the terminal with covered parking. The new terminal replaces the previous three-terminal format at the airport. Terminal A was razed to make way for construction of the new terminal and garage. Terminals B and C remained in operation, but they officially close with the opening of the new terminal. The two old terminals will be razed. The Terminal B garage will remain open and serve as employee parking, and the Terminal C garage will be used for public parking in the future. Led by developer Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and its design-build partner Clark | Weitz | …

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New $1.5B Terminal Opens at Kansas City International Airport

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The new 40-gate terminal at Kansas City International Airport has opened for commercial air service. At just over 1 million square feet and a budget of $1.5 billion, the terminal marks the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, according to the airport. The new terminal features spacious gate areas, nearly 50 local and national food and beverage concepts, and shopping experiences. Two moving walkways expedite transfers between the two concourses. Consolidated and flexible security checkpoints with 16 lanes were designed to accommodate the ebb and flow of passenger volume. A new 6,200-space garage is adjacent to the terminal with covered parking. The new terminal replaces the previous three-terminal format at the airport. Terminal A was razed to make way for construction of the new terminal and garage. Terminals B and C remained in operation, but they officially close with the opening of the new terminal. The two old terminals will be razed. The Terminal B garage will remain open and serve as employee parking, and the Terminal C garage will be used for public parking in the future. Led by developer Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and its design-build partner Clark | Weitz | …

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Brain Group, Mercier Street Begin $250M Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project at Former Middle and High School in Kansas City

by Jaime Lackey

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Co-developers Brain Group and Mercier Street are underway on the conversion of the former Westport Middle and Westport High School campuses in Kansas City into Park 39, a $250 million mixed-use development. The live-work-play campus will be situated on 16 acres at 39th and McGee streets in the city’s Midtown district. Anchoring the project is The Residences at Park 39, a 138-unit apartment community within the four-story former Westport High School. Upon completion, The Residences will include flexible work areas, a fitness center and mailroom, auditorium transformed into modules, conference rooms and library and event spaces for groups large and small. Individual residences will have open floor plans with high ceilings and modern finishes for kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. Each unit will have its own washer and dryer and will range from 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet in size, with expected monthly rents ranging from $950 to $2,000. The building’s new infrastructure will include smart technology and updated electrical, plumbing and fire alarm and protection systems. The original brick-and-stone façade and the front entry of the high school’s original 1908-era building are being preserved and restored, as are the original hardwood floors and …

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