Colorful Redevelopment Plan

A $119 million redevelopment proposal with "a huge splash of color" is scheduled to be reviewed by the Kansas City planning commission.

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October 16, 2002, 11:00 AM PDT

By C. Scott Smith


"The Kansas City Star's proposed production plant would transform two blocks into a huge splash of color composed of copper and glass and topped with a soaring roof reaching for the downtown skyline."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

Wednesday, October 16, 2002 in The Kansas City Star

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