Development Professional Jon Stephens to Lead Organization KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Board of Commissioners of Port KC announced today that it has selected long-time economic development and civic executive Jon Stephens as President & CEO. With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning development, tourism and civic affairs Stephens comes to this new role from … Continued
Missouri River Terminal to be developed through Public-Private Partnership KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 27, 2018) – On August 27, 2018, the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, (Port KC) Board of Commissioners approved the selection of Nossaman LLP and John Smolen, lead partner on the project, to advise Port KC staff in the formation of … Continued
KANSAS CITY, Missouri –The Port KC Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of 415-acres from AK Steel Corporation. The 415-acre site is located along the Missouri River east of I-435 in Jackson and Clay Counties. AK Steel Corporation previously used the site as a landfill for its steel manufacturing and finished product transportation and … Continued
The Kansas City: Connecting Our Riverfront for Everyone (KC CORE) project will extend the mobility and economic development benefits of the Kansas City Streetcar to a long dormant area near downtown – catalyzing economic development and job creation. But the project is much more than a streetcar extension. KC•CORE includes an extension of multi-modal amenities … Continued
KANSAS CITY, MO – Flaherty & Collins Properties and Port KC have announced that the grand opening of Union Berkley Riverfront, a $72 million, mixed-use development along the Missouri River just blocks north of Downtown Kansas City, will take place on Wednesday, June 13 at 4p.m. at 1000 Berkley Parkway in Kansas City. “We are … Continued
Port KC President & CEO, Michael Collins, is announcing his resignation. He will be leaving his position on January 2, 2018. Collins has accepted a new role with JE Dunn. “I am honored and truly blessed to have served in my current role for seven years. With the tremendous support and leadership of our Board … Continued
The Kansas City: Connecting Our Riverfront for Everyone (KC CORE) project will extend the mobility and economic development benefits of the Kansas City Streetcar to a long dormant area near downtown – catalyzing economic development and job creation. But the project is much more than a streetcar extension. KC•CORE includes an extension of multi-modal amenities to the … Continued
KC Streetcar completes phase one of Riverfront Extension Study, looks to secure TIGER grant funding (Kansas City, Missouri) – Bringing a streetcar line to Berkley Riverfront is now one step closer. During today’s board meeting, the KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA) approved moving forward with the next phase of technical work for the Streetcar Riverfront Extension … Continued
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Port KC congratulates Board Chairman George Wolf on his appointment as Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit for Jackson County. In making this appointment Governor Eric Greitens cited Wolf’s 30 years of litigation experience as a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Wolf has served on Port KC’s Board … Continued