AltWeeklies Wire
In Kansas City, Tax Breaks Don't Cure Blight -- They Create Sprawlnew
TIF is a tool that cities can use to spur development in distressed areas. But in Kansas City, TIF is often used to make sprawl.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
05-21-2008 |
Housing & Development
Did Sen. Chris Koster Plant a Fake Candidate for Missouri Attorney General?new
It's an election year, but Molly Korth Williams hasn't taken the time to plant a sign in the front yard of her Brookside home. This is a little strange, because Williams is running as a Democrat for attorney general.
Sure, Global Warming Has Skepticsnew
But how many teach science at the University of Missouri?
Spare Any Change?new
Kansas City's big-money donors fund art museums and symphony halls but not a homeless center.
Tags: Economic Issues
J.E. Dunn Says 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme'new
When it comes to paychecks, Kansas City's largest construction company acts like a child.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
10-16-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Economic Development Projects Failing to Employnew
Kansas City hands out tax breaks to developers who promise lots of good jobs, but the payrolls are looking mighty slim.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
08-21-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Ghost Patriotsnew
Were those Minutemen or an active imagination outside a Kansas City councilwoman's condo?
Option One and NovaStar Create Empty Nestsnew
How these Kansas City companies helped kill the American Dream with subprime lending.
Tags: Economic Issues
Warren Erdman's Worldnew
As the chairman of a powerful Kansas City agency, the Republican operative is the elephant in the room.
K.C.'s 3rd District Bluesnew
While his constituents begged for attention, Troy Nash packed it in.
Cruiser Controlnew
Downtown Kansas City's developers get cops on demand -- why don't the rest of us?
The Pitch |
David Martin |
03-06-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Thanks. Now Scramnew
An $8 million "public" parking garage in Kansas City looks awfully private.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
02-06-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
The Dumb Defensenew
Can Saundra McFadden-Weaver beat the feds by claiming -- again -- that she's been duped?
Identification, Pleasenew
The company that screens Kansas City airport passengers experiences some turbulence.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
01-17-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Here, Kiddie, Kiddienew
Pro soccer wants to give your children candy -- but be leery of what's under the trench coat.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
11-06-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
