Encore Redevelopment: $440M Tower, Hotel, Offices

0:00A massive $440 million redevelopment called Encore is gearing up in Kansas City's Crossroads District, with construction possibly, kicking off this year and wrapping by 2030. This first phase features a 32-story tower standing 371 feet tall, packing in 392 housing units. From apartments to penhouses, plus ground floor shops, forts 81 parking spots, and a rooftop pool deck. The project also includes a 2082 room hotel, an office building linked to it, and more parking all right across from the Kaufman. Center for the performing arts and near a street car stop. Mayor Quentin Lucas is hyped, saying on social media it will reshape the skyline, hold onto jobs, boost downtown as a hub for work, hospitality, and all. Kinds of housing, while turning around spots like that old abandoned dinnies lot. Earlier this week, the Port Authority Board gave initial nods to tax breaks worth $36.9 million

1:02over 25 years for the apartments, with developers paying back $19.2 million and pledging $2 million to the city's housing trust fund for. Affordable projects, final approvals could hit this summer, paving the way for real momentum. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.