👀 This Week Around KC

• ⚽ KC CURRENT FORWARD TEMWA CHAWINGA NAMED 2025 NWSL MVP​​
  KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga has officially been named the 2025 NWSL MVP after a breakout season that turned defenders into traffic cones. She led the league in goals, pace, and “did she really just do that?” moments. This is the first MVP in KC Current history and adds another milestone to a franchise already rewriting the league record book.​
• 🏬 GRANDVIEW ANNOUNCES $2.1 MILLION ALL-WEATHER MARKETPLACE​​
  Grandview is turning a parking lot into a year round marketplace thanks to a 2.1 million dollar plan aimed at giving local makers, small businesses, and food vendors a dedicated all weather space. Covered structures, improved utilities, and flexible vendor setups are all on deck, designed to boost foot traffic and bring more events to the area.
• 🍻 KANSAS CITY BREWERIES DOMINATED MISSOURI CRAFT BEER AWARDS​​
  Kansas City breweries cleaned up at this year’s Missouri Craft Beer Awards. Multiple local favorites took home top medals across IPA, stout, lager, seasonal, and specialty categories. Boulevard, KC Bier Co, Vine Street Brewing, and others helped KC stand out statewide, reinforcing that the city’s beer scene is very much having a moment.
• 🏠 OVERLAND PARK RELEASES FREE PRE-APPROVED BUILDING PLANS TO MAKE HOMEBUILDING FASTER AND MORE AFFORDABLE​​
  Overland Park is offering free, pre-approved building plans to help residents and developers build affordable homes faster. The city provides a variety of ready-to-use designs—cottages, single-family, and duplexes—along with zoning guidance and downloadable construction documents. Builders still need permits, but the review process is faster since plans are pre-vetted.
• 🚌 JOHNSON COUNTY APPROVES NEW TRANSIT AGREEMENT TO CONNECT TO KCI​​
  Overland Park, Lenexa, and Johnson County have approved a joint agreement to expand transit service directly to Kansas City International Airport. The plan is expected to improve access for workers and travelers, tying southern Johnson County more directly to KCI with coordinated regional service.
• 🏘️ BELTON MAYOR ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT WITH 600 HOMES AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT​​
  Belton’s mayor unveiled early plans for a major new development that includes roughly 600 homes, mixed use retail, green space, and a dedicated entertainment district. The project is positioned as a long term growth driver for the region, though full timelines and final designs are still in progress.
• ​🎤 JACK WHITE, POST MALONE, LIL JON TO HEADLINE NFL THANKSGIVING HALFTIME SHOW AT CHIEFS AND COWBOYS​​
  Jack White, Post Malone, Lil Jon has been announced as the performer for this year’s Thanksgiving Day halftime show during the Chiefs and Cowboys game. Expect the usual mix of holiday chaos, football energy, and a few of the biggest artists on the planet belting it out between quarters.

What you might have missed last week

• Kansas City is set to approve an ordinance reducing short-term rental permit costs from $200 annually to just $50 for a 90-day permit, aiming to accommodate an estimated 650,000 soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• ​Kansas City's Arabia Steamboat Museum has announced that 2026 will be its final year in the River Market, ending a three-decade run as one of the district's most visited attractions.
• The 96th annual Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 6:30 PM on Thanksgiving, November 27, at Nichols Road and Pennsylvania Avenue, with KC Current players flipping the switch at 7:55 PM and fireworks to follow.

🏢 DEVELOPMENT SCENE

New Plaza Plan Faces Height Concerns, School Funding Pushback, and a Delayed Vote

Kansas City’s Plaza redevelopment plans are facing growing pushback as new details surface. According to reporting from the Kansas City Business Journal and The Kansas City Star, Gillon Property Group is seeking more than $210 million in tax incentives to help finance a proposed $1.3 billion remake of the historic district — adding more than a million square feet of retail, 750 housing units, and nearly 300 hotel rooms.

But new renderings showing buildings up to 12 stories tall have sparked concern from the Kansas City chapter of the American Institute of Architects and nearby residents, who argue the heights conflict with the Plaza’s long-protected scale. Kansas City Public Schools and the public library have also raised objections, citing a lack of time to review how decades of tax exemptions could affect school funding. As Port KC delays its vote, the debate now sits at the intersection of preservation, density, and public investment — and whether Kansas City can modernize the Plaza without compromising its character or its classrooms.

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🏐 SPORTS SCENE

KC’s World Cup Era Begins Dec. 5 at The Draw at KC Live!

Kansas City’s World Cup era officially kicks off December 5 at The Draw at KC Live!. This is the global event where FIFA sorts all 48 international teams into groups, and we finally learn which nations could end up playing right here in KC next summer. Power and Light has been at the center of Kansas City’s soccer culture for more than 15 years, and they’re stepping right back into that role with a full day of festivities, a live broadcast, special guests, and fan programming.

And here’s the bonus: the first 1,000 fans through the gate will score the debut drop of a brand new limited-edition soccer scarf series created by KC Power & Light and H&R Block. It is the first in an eight-part collectible run that carries into 2026. Premium knit, retail value of forty bucks, free. Doors open at 9am. This is the start line for Kansas City’s global moment.

🎯 REAL ESTATE SCENE

​SPONSORED BY MOVING TO KC​

Timeless Midtown Home with Modern Upgrades

This 1920 Warwick Boulevard beauty blends historic character with thoughtful updates. Set on a 7,213 sq ft lot, the wraparound front porch overlooks a blooming magnolia tree—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, 3,252 sq ft of living space features original woodwork, preserved radiators, and modern touches like an upgraded kitchen with concrete countertops, double farmhouse sink, and walk-in pantry.

Five bedrooms and four bathrooms include a main-level living space, a second-floor sunroom/office, and a third-floor studio apartment for guests or extra income. Enjoy a speakeasy-style basement, all-seasons room, covered carport, private driveway for up to nine cars, grilling deck, and professional landscaping. Centrally located near the Plaza, Westport, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and future streetcar access, this home offers classic KC charm with seamless modern living.
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🏡 Property Overview

Price: $729,000

Address: 4033 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Square Footage: 3,252 sq ft

Lot Size: 7,213 sq ft

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🌆 This Weekend in Kansas City!

🎯 See KC’s Holiday Lights the Easy Way

Save on single-ticket Holiday Lights tours. Use code KCLights2025 for $5 off and jump into the glow without doing any of the planning.

Rolling deep this season? Groups of 13, 21, or 28 passengers get 50 dollars off their tour, which makes it perfect for friends, family, office chaos, or anyone who wants a warm bus and zero stress.

Call to book and lock in your date. Valid through January 3. KC looks great any time, but it hits different on a guided lights tour.
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