👀 This Week Around KC

🏗️ BLUE SPRINGS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TAKES SHAPE AT CENTRAL PARK​

A new walking trail around the pond at Central Park in Blue Springs is under construction, the first visible piece of the city's broader downtown push. The trail wraps up this summer, with a playground and shelter added in later phases. Main Street reconstruction kicks off in May with wider sidewalks and upgraded lighting, backed by a $5 million bond voters approved in 2024. The city is also adding a brand-new park on the south side of town at SW 12th Street, expected to open next year.

🛒 DOWNTOWN KCK IS GETTING A FULL-SERVICE GROCERY STORE​
The Wyandotte County Unified Government voted 9-0 to approve Santa Fe Grocers to open "United Market" at 501 Minnesota Ave, the former Merc Co+op location in downtown KCK. The store will feature a full-service meat department, scratch bakery, and expanded dairy section, and will accept EBT/SNAP. To help the operation find its footing, the Unified Government is waiving the $5,000 monthly occupancy fee through April 2027. More than a third of downtown KCK residents currently have no regular place to buy groceries, making this one of the more meaningful food access wins the area has seen in years.

🏆 KANSAS CITY MAVERICKS CLINCH BRABHAM CUP FOR SECOND TIME IN THREE SEASONS​
The KC Mavericks are on a historically dominant run. The team captured the ECHL's Brabham Cup regular season title for the second time in three seasons (and third time overall), going 52-10-4 for 108 points. With six games still on the schedule, they're sitting just six wins shy of tying the ECHL single-season wins record. Home-ice advantage is locked in, and the Kelly Cup Playoffs open April 24.

🌍 UNION STATION IS BECOMING A WORLD CUP MARKETPLACE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES​
A free, five-week marketplace is coming to Union Station's Grand Exhibition Hall from June 11 through July 12, running right alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Liberty Memorial. The City of Entrepreneurs initiative, backed by EDCKC and the City of KC, will feature local retailers, artists, and service businesses Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. With roughly 650,000 World Cup visitors expected in KC this summer, it's a rare shot for local small businesses to get in front of a global audience.

🏨 VACANT ADAMS MARK HOTEL NEAR ARROWHEAD IS BECOMING A WORLD CUP-READY DESTINATION​
The long-vacant Adams Mark Hotel at the KC Sports Complex is finally getting new life, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is lighting a fire under it. Community Builders of Kansas City is leading a $90 million redevelopment of the full property, converting the former hotel into a mixed-use destination. Already open inside the old CoCo Key waterpark space is the Kansas City Pickle Club, a $6.5 million facility with eight indoor pickleball courts, a restaurant and bar helmed by chef Keeyoung Kim, and the official home court of the KC Stingers, KC's National Pickleball League team. With Arrowhead hosting six World Cup matches this summer, the property is getting exterior upgrades, new landscaping, and repaved parking before the global crowds arrive.

☕ WALDO IS GETTING A NEW COFFEE SHOP (WITH BURRITOS) IN THE OLD SECOND BEST SPACE​
Second Best Coffee closed unexpectedly in November after more than a decade in Waldo, but the neighborhood's morning routine is about to get an upgrade. Brian Denman, 39, is opening Apparition Coffee at 328 W. 85th St., serving coffee, teas, matcha, baked goods, and yes, burritos, which were a Second Best signature and have already been generating DMs from curious neighbors. Denman is a KC coffee veteran who spent 3.5 years at Black Dog Coffee in Lenexa and co-owned Waterbird Coffee Company before going solo. Expect metal-inspired artwork, dark colors, and a monochromatic vibe that matches his band days. Opening this summer.

What you might have missed last week

• ​Chef J is expanding… and this one’s a little different. This new spot will have an open smokehouse. Live fire, offset smokers, and a full view of the pit in action. You can literally walk up and watch it all happen.
• Kansas City is deciding what to do with US-71. Here's what's on the table.
• KC Launches free blueprint program to speed up homebuilding

🏢 DEVELOPMENT SCENE

Creekside in Parkville Set for Major Expansion with 246 New Homes

Parkville is set to grow the Creekside master plan with the annexation of nearly 59 acres from unincorporated Platte County, allowing developer Brian Mertz to add 246 new residences northwest of Missouri Highway 45 and I-435.
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The expansion, called Creekside West, will feature 84 single-family patio homes, 114 duplexes, and 48 triplexes, all connected by new public streets and supported by a maintenance-provided community including a pool house.
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Single-family homes are expected to start around $440,000, while duplex and triplex pricing reflects their larger sizes, marking a significant extension of the nearly 300-acre Creekside development across three quadrants of this Northland intersection.

🏐 SPORTS SCENE

New $1.9 Billion Plan Introduced to Keep Royals in Kansas City Missouri

Kansas City leaders have officially introduced a plan that could reshape downtown.
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City Council members are considering legislation to bring a new Royals stadium to the Washington Square Park and Crown Center area. The proposal outlines a $1.9 billion “Downtown Baseball District” that goes beyond just a stadium, including office space and surrounding development designed to keep the area active year-round.
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Here’s what’s being discussed:
• Up to $600 million in city-backed funding through bonds • No new broad-based taxes, with funding tied to economic activity within the district
• A lease of at least 30 years to keep the Royals in KC
• Potential state support covering up to 50% of stadium costs
• The stadium site would remain part of the Parks and Recreation system
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City leaders say the project could activate downtown more than 300 days a year, with 81 home games driving consistent traffic. The ordinance is now moving through the council process, with a Finance Committee review up next.

🎯 REAL ESTATE SCENE

​SPONSORED BY MOVING TO KC​

Historic Victorian Masterpiece in Scarritt Point

425 Gladstone Blvd is a 4-bedroom, 5-bath home that seamlessly combines classic charm with modern comforts. Built in 1897 and once operating as the acclaimed “Inn at 425,” this Victorian gem sits in the heart of the Scarritt Point Historic District and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kansas City history. Thoughtfully renovated over the years, the home retains stunning original details, including soaring ceilings, four fireplaces, intricate woodwork, leaded glass windows, pocket doors, and restored hardwood floors.

Spanning over 5,500 square feet, the property features a private third-floor primary suite, three guest suites, a sunroom, front and second-level porches, a backyard with koi pond, and a one-car garage. The kitchen impresses with professional-grade appliances, double ovens, double sinks, and an eat-in area with ample storage. The included carriage house is currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate income with a one-bedroom unit on the first level and a two-bedroom layout on the second. Five dedicated parking spaces and updated mechanical systems ensure convenience and efficiency.

Set on a 0.25-acre lot along one of Kansas City’s most picturesque boulevards, this home is just steps from Concourse Park, minutes from downtown and the Crossroads, and close to major highways. Rare, elegant, and versatile, this property offers a unique blend of historic character, modern living, and income potential.

🏡 Property Overview

Address: 425 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64124

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5

Square Footage: 5,575 sq ft

Lot Size: 0.25 Acres Lot

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