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👀 This Week Around KC

• 🌊 BOULEVARD ‘SURFS UP’ BEACH-THEMED POP-UP AND FOUR NEW QUIRK FLAVORS​​
  ​Boulevard Brewing Co launched its “Beach Club” pop-up experience with tropical vibes running Feb. 18 through March 1 and is featuring new Quirk beer flavors like Lemon Italian Ice and Tiger’s Blood to shake up winter menus at its Tours & Rec Center and tasting room.​
• 🏀 BIG 12 TO UNVEIL LED GLASS COURT IN KANSAS CITY AT CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS​​
  The Big 12 Conference and ASB GlassFloor will debut a full LED video sports floor at the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at T-Mobile Center, marking the first U.S. use of this next-gen court tech that blends broadcast graphics and in-arena visuals on the playing surface.
• ⚽ FROM THE SPORTING KC: ROOTED IN THE HEARTBEAT OF 18TH & VINE​
  ​Sporting Kansas City unveiled their new 18th & Vine secondary kit ahead of the 2026 season, a jersey inspired by Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine jazz district that highlights neon-inspired script, rhythmic patterns, and cultural nods to the neighborhood’s music legacy. The kit launches at the team’s Feb. 28 home opener and was introduced with community-focused events including a pop-up concert featuring UMKC jazz students on the KC Streetcar.
• 🏠 WYANDOTTE COUNTY AMENDS SHORT-TERM RENTAL POLICY TO MEET WORLD CUP HOUSING DEMAND​​
  The Wyandotte County commission updated short-term rental rules ahead of the FIFA World Cup, speeding up approvals to three business days and setting fines from $1,000 to $15,000 for violations to encourage more homes to legally host visitors.
• 🏢 PLATFORM VENTURES SAYS IT WILL NOT SELL SOUTH KANSAS CITY WAREHOUSE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT​​
  After public pressure and local government pushback over plans by Platform Ventures to sell a warehouse at the former Richards-Gebaur site for use as a federal detention center, the company confirmed it won’t move forward with the sale, ending a contentious debate over the future of the facility.
• 🍻 BILL WOULD ALLOW KANSAS BARS TO STAY OPEN 24/7 DURING WORLD CUP​
  State lawmakers introduced a proposal allowing bars in Kansas to serve alcohol around the clock throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, aiming to boost hospitality business by matching Missouri’s already-approved late-night World Cup alcohol rules.
• 📦 AMAZON LAUNCHES PRIME AIR DRONE DELIVERY FOR PARTS OF KANSAS CITY​
  ​Amazon has officially launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in parts of the Kansas City area, now delivering packages up to five pounds within about a 7.5-mile radius of its KCK fulfillment center during daylight hours, making KC one of the first U.S. metro markets with regular drone delivery.

What you might have missed last week

• The Kansas City Council has approved $3.2 million to renovate and expand the American Jazz Museum in the Historic Jazz District, aiming to modernize the facility and enhance how visitors experience the city’s deep jazz roots.
• Mayor Quinton Lucas used his seventh State of the City address to pledge that Kansas City will complete a deal in 2026 to keep the Royals in the city with a proposed downtown ballpark, calling the move critical to long-term economic growth.
• Kansas City just voted 7–6 to roll back parts of its residential energy code—and the debate is heating up.

🏢 DEVELOPMENT SCENE

Downtown Kansas City Set for 33-Story Residential Tower with $2M Affordable Housing Contribution

EPC Real Estate Group is proposing a 33-story high-rise, The Encore at 16th and Broadway, in Downtown Kansas City, directly across from the Kauffman Center. The project aims to repurpose vacant land and aging structures into 392 residential units with modern amenities, including a rooftop pool overlooking downtown, as well as retail and restaurant spaces.
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Port KC President Jon Stephens emphasized that the development will help revitalize a high-profile area that has seen little growth in recent years, while also supporting local businesses and boosting downtown density.
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The project is designed as the first phase of a larger mixed-use master plan along the Broadway Boulevard corridor, providing economic benefits such as increased funding for the KC Streetcar and a minimum $2 million contribution to the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Developers plan to request tax incentives, and the Port KC Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on the financial package in the coming weeks, with continued collaboration between city stakeholders to ensure community and economic benefits.

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🏐 SPORTS SCENE

Kansas City Becomes Central Hub for Three World Cup Powerhouses

Kansas City is emerging as a major hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three top international teams—England, the Netherlands, and reigning champions Argentina—selecting the metro area as their base camps.
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England, currently ranked fourth in the world, will train at Swope Soccer Village, the home of Sporting KC II, while preparing for group-stage matches in Dallas, Boston, and the New York–New Jersey area. The Netherlands, ranked seventh globally and a three-time World Cup finalist, will use the $20 million Kansas City Current Training Facility in Riverside, Missouri, which offers professional-grade grass pitches, advanced training and recovery spaces, and on-site operations, with their final group-stage match taking place in Kansas City.
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Argentina has also chosen the city for its central location, efficient travel to other host cities, and strong amenities for players and staff, opening its Group J matches locally before traveling to Dallas. These decisions reinforce Kansas City’s growing international soccer footprint, alongside other regional training sites—including Sporting KC’s Kansas City, Kansas facility and Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence—pending final FIFA approval, positioning the city as a key preparation and competition hub during the tournament.

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🎯 REAL ESTATE SCENE

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Charming Mission Bungalow with Modern Updates and Inviting Outdoor Space

Nestled in the heart of Mission, this delightful bungalow combines classic curb appeal with thoughtful updates for comfortable, everyday living. From the brand-new front porch and freshly painted exterior to the bright, sun-filled living room, the home feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.
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Two main-level bedrooms and a full bath make single-level living convenient, while the galley kitchen features vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and updated butcher block countertops that flow to a sliding glass door leading to the back deck—your private retreat with room for a fire pit, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors.
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Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom with a full bath offers versatility as a primary suite, guest space, or home office, complete with its own cocktail deck. Set on an oversized lot and just minutes from Mission’s shops, dining, and parks, this home perfectly blends charm, functionality, and location.
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🏡 Property Overview

Address: 5212 Riggs Street, Mission, KS 66202

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Footage: 1452 sq ft

Lot Size: 10,313 sq ft

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🌆 This Weekend in Kansas City!