The 18th and Vine Pedestrian Plaza (shown in red) is the first phase of an overall improvement plan for the district. Art Center, 1815 Woodland $5 million 2000 Vine mixed-use renovation project, and a $23 million residential renovation project on Vine between 18th and 19th streets.Ĭity Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, who represents the district, said the 18th Street Pedestrian Plaza project is the result of a city improvement initiative for the District that began seven years ago. The project is coming at a time several big investments are underway in the area: the $25 million One Nine Vine apartment project $20 million Zhou B. “We want to provide an 18th Street that’s worthy of the district and will spur further development.” “Eighteenth and Vine is the heart and soul of the African-American community in Kansas City and we want to make sure its done in an appropriate manner. “This is not just another project for me, it’s something that means a lot,” he said. His firm, Taliaferro & Browne, is partnering with Olsson Studio on the 18th and Vine Pedestrian Plaza project. Leonard Graham said the project will help realize the promise of the 18th and Vine District, a major public-private revitalization initiative that began in the 1990s. (Rendering from City of Kansas City)Īttractive gates at The Paseo and Woodland entrances are to be installed to close the entire corridor for special events. It’s planned to be well landscaped with a small public square for performances next to the Gem at 18th and Highland.Ī detailed look at the overall improvement plan for the 18th and Vine Jazz District.
The plan calls for rebuilding 18th Street between The Paseo and Woodland Avenue to become a seamless pedestrian corridor.Ĭurbs and gutters will be removed to create a single surface with 25-foot sidewalks flanking two lanes of traffic. Parking will be eliminated along that stretch with a drop-off area planned near the Gem Theater.
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