Historic Building Becomes Apartment Hub

0:00It's March 26. This is Kansas News Today, your AI-powered local news. Kansas City's Plan Commission has greenlit early steps to transform a historic 12-story building on Main Street into new housing. The George B. Peck Dry Goods building at 1044 Main just steps from a street car stop would become a mixed-use spot with 74. Apartments and more than 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The project features one and two-bedroom units, plus perks like a gym and rooftop deck. Built around 1914, the structure once anchored a lively shopping strip called Petticoat Lane before shifting to offices. Local firm Exact Architects is leading the rehab, much like their work on other downtown spots. Downtown leaders are on board, saying it will boost the neighborhood, expand the tax space, and spark more growth along Main Street while saving a key. Place of architecture, they see it drawing residents and visitors alike. Rents aimed to stay competitive or even below market rates, with possible historic tax credits

1:04to help. Exact has similar conversions underway, like turning the ABC building into lofts. The full plan heads to City Council for Final Approval soon, and if all goes well, construction could kick off later this year, breathing fresh life into the area.