Sponsored by Midtown KC Now, KC Streetcar Authority, and RideKC Development Corporation, this TAP explored some of the issues surrounding the streetcar extension and redevelopment. As development occurs, how do we best leverage the streetcar investment with transit-oriented, walkable development? How do we do so while minimizing the need for additional public funds in the form of development incentives?

 The panel studied the area within a quarter mile of 39th and Main Street, where a key streetcar stop will operate. They examined shared district parking as a solution to parking requirements for single developments that often result in the need for incentives. This TAP was a case study of a shared parking model at 39th & Westport, including financing and operations, that can be replicated along the extension line at higher density stops. The panel also looked at four of the other higher density stops to determine infrastructure needs to connect with the surrounding area: 31st Street, Armour Boulevard, 43rd Street, and the Plaza. 

We are grateful to our TAP panelists for generously sharing their time and expertise:

Jon Copaken, Copaken Brooks, TAP Co-Chair

Leah FitzGerald, CBRE, TAP Co-Chair

Diane Binckley, City of KCMO Planning Department

Lynn Carlton, Burns & McDonnell

Sara Clark, TranSystems

Michael Collins, Grayson Capital

Bill Dietrich, Downtown Council

Chris Frantze, Stinson

Eric Haggett, Walker Consultants

Craig Scranton, BNIM

Jaime Snyder, Walter P. Moore

Chad Snyder, Walter P. Moore

Natalya Steinke, MW Builders

Brittney Swartz, Burns & McDonnell