Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC)
Survey asks where sales tax funds should be invested next; EDCKC targets corridors for investment
A sales tax program meant to transform long-neglected corridors of Kansas City’s central city earned overwhelming voter support this summer, said Andrea Bough, noting renewed work to steward millions in public investment begins now — guided by the community most impacted.
Why this architect rebuilds KC’s blighted history ‘floor by floor’ (hint: it isn’t just the tax credits)
“Our approach is to take blighted buildings that have the potential to be historic,” said Bob Mayer. Historic tax credits make the numbers work, but for Mayer they’re not the point, he said. Preserving a building’s historic character, he said, keeps “the fiber of Kansas City.”
Crown Center stadium financing advances to city as Royals name builders for $3B ballpark district
A plan to fund infrastructure and other improvements tied to the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium at Crown Center is moving forward with financing that allows for up to $381.9 million in reimbursable project costs, plus financing costs.
New EDCKC leader wants entrepreneurs, city ready when KC’s next big break comes knocking
Kansas City finds itself at a critical juncture, said Andrea Bough, describing a region that in recent years has earned a spot on the national stage and now must keep pushing forward to truly capitalize on opportunities that could transform the city for generations to come.
Andrea Bough swaps city council seat for interim EDCKC exec role amid shakeup at eco devo agency
Moving a sitting city council member into the top leadership role at the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City — even temporarily — will force a vacancy on the council, Mayor Quinton Lucas acknowledged Wednesday, as the EDCKC transitions Andrea Bough into the president and CEO position previously held by Tracey Lewis.
