Saturday, April 1, 2023

Stadium Sites "Revealed"


 An unreliable source within the developer community has leaked information that shows three of the five preferred sites for the new stadium are in Historic Northeast.   Above, Site 1, is using the natural amphitheater in Kessler Park next to the Kansas City Museum.  The Museum will contribute to the entertainment district and be converted to a Bed and Breakfast (unregistered).  


Site 2 will dovetail with the reuse of the old Reservoir and be a prominent feature of Reservoir Hill visible throughout the community.  Some of the current graffiti in the Reservoir will be retained in the stadium as part of the 1% for Art. 


Site 3 will make use of the existing Northeast Athletic Fields.  The fields are conveniently located next to rail lines that will be converted for streetcar use .  Super Flea will be converted to transitional housing, parking, and assorted indoor recreational opportunities for those who are bored by the actual games. 

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Scarritt Point Sunset


             Taken from Scarritt Point in Historic Northeast.  It's just west of the Kansas City Museum. 

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Trains Of Thought

The rail lines in the West Bottoms used to bring thousands of cattle into the stockyards each day.

That time is long past, but the lines are still heavily used for freight.  Great place for train watching. 





 

Sunday, March 5, 2023

This Bud's For You


                                                        Shots today from the backyard. 







Sunday, February 26, 2023

Urban Deer

A gathering of deer in the Scarritt Point Historic District in Northeast Kansas City, February 25th.  This home was built by Matida Scarritt Owens, daughter of Nathan Scarritt, in 1899.  The current owners are engaging in a restoration.  It's behind the Kansas City Museum.