The Miami Beach estate of Al Capone, arguably the most legendary mobster of all time, who allegedly planned the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre from its very confines, spent his last days slowly waisting away with debilitating syphilis here, and finally, as his very own niece and biggest advocate says “dropped dead” in one of its… Read More Al Capones House in Miami Beach
This is a section of the original post From the Ground Up: Finding Opportunity in the Future of Real Estate Development on pps.org Who are the micro-developers of tomorrow? Most likely, they are people seeking to build something local (a community garden, restaurant, or even a few apartments to rent on Airbnb) who need help finding, financing,… Read More The Micro Developer
In this TED talks Marc Kushner discusses the history of architecture, and how tomorrows architecture hopefully will not fall back into the pendulum of symbol rather than stay at innovation. Feels like I literately just posted about this with the Developer Dilemma. My favorite moment was when Marc compared two libraries, one in Livingston, and one in… Read More Ted Talks: Who will Shape the Buildings of the Future?
In Kansas City, much like every metropolitan in the world it has buildings that are just one of a kind, aesthetically appealing, and irreplaceable. For example: Kansas City Center for Performing Arts, Bartle Hall Convention Center, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Liberty Memorial, and New York Life Building** Seems like for every staple piece of architecture our city… Read More The Real Estate Developer Dilemma
Think Big Partners is an accelerator as well as a co-working space. They offer a variety of services helping startups and entrepreneurs Build, Fund, Grow, and Connect their companies. The new building is in the crossroads, which only supports my speculative theory that the Crossroads will be is the creative hub of Kansas City. Think… Read More The Globe Building: THINK BIG PARTNER’S New Home
The new venture-backed private transportation service Leap began offering rides in San Francisco last week in a swagy shuttle meant to feel “more like a living room than a bus.” A ride with the service, which costs $6 one-way or $5 in bulk, comes with WiFi, USB ports, a laptop bar and locally made pressed… Read More This is Private Transportation at its Finest
Marijuana legalization in Missouri may become a reality in 2016 with the support of Show-Me Cannabis, and an evolving baby boomer American mindset. Lets just hope if the bill does get passed we get some dank looking building designs. Curbed.com The emerging legal marijuana industry is the fastest-growing industry in the United States. Indeed, there are… Read More Check Out These Architecturally ‘Dope’ Dispensaries
LENEXA CITY CENTER RENDERING Perhaps one of the biggest commercial real estate projects is happening right outside our city proper in Lenexa. The Lenexa City Center, a new 200-acre, mixed-use neighborhood located at 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard, is truly a microcosm in the works. The ambitious plan by master developer Copaken Brooks… Read More A MAJOR NEW MINI CITY IN LENEXA
1. 210 W 5th St #409 $1,950,000 Location: River Market Feel like the ‘King and Queen of Kansas City’ on the tops floor of this 4500+ sqft condo with two balconies, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and best of all 3 parking spots! 2. 221 West 48th Street #1906 $889,500 Location: Country Club Plaza Stunning Plaza Views!!! Complete Wall to… Read More Swankiest Lofts in KC
Compared to other Missions Hills and Sunset Hill homes, a ‘French Provencial Design’ just does not do it for me. However, the indoor pool is dope. 5650 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113 6 Bedrooms, 5 full 2 half Baths, 5,506 sqft This historic home was designed by the J.C. Nichols Company’s renowned Architect, Edward Tanner,… Read More The Facade of Infamous Boss Tom’s Mansion is Surprisingly Dull
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