The Katz Westport - KC Development

[strangerthings]

Developer: Lux Living. STL developer who took over the Faultless project.
Architect: Hoeffer Wysocki

Scope: 192 apartments, 175 parking spaces, 6 floors

The Katz Drugstore was built in the 1930s. It was designed by the architect who would go on to do KCI, Truman Sports Complex, Ritz Carlton Plaza, and others. The Katz will be renovated with its surface parking lot built on. Katz to become building entrance and roof will be the amenities deck. Curb cut on main removed. Below-ground parking that is wrapped on the ground floor.

[Greg S]

That looks awesome. I just can’t place what it’s around.

[Greg S]

Here's an article on it. Finally figured out where it is. I believe at one point it was an Osco.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/busines ... 74405.html

[strangerthings]

CPC approved the new design. These new renderings include changes made to appease the neighbors. Some of the requested changes including switching from red to grey brink on facades facing the Katz to make KATZ stand our from the new apartments. Removed the patio roof next to the clock tower. Some of the color & material choices are not yet locked in so they do vary between renderings.

Angled parking was traded for an extra wide sidewalk. I know there have been discussions about renovating the base KATZ building to support future retail or F&B. I wonder if this new outdoor sidewalk space may be converted to outdoor dinning when the market picks back up. Rooftop of the KATZ is not confirmed for amenities because a structural study is still ongoing. Historic Tax credits are being sought and construction will start once those are approved (they say hopefully summer or early fall)

Units: 192
Parking: 165

[Louie]

Wow, that is a really unique/cool way to integrate old and new.

[strangerthings]

Incentives approved today. Construction start late 2021 or 2022.