What’s next for a key crossing in Midtown?

Main Street between Downtown Kansas City and the Country Club Plaza has a mixed character. At 39th Street and Westport Road it is the entry point of Westport. At other times, Main Street has little or no character – other than that of an arterial trafficway. Concentrations of auto-based uses and parking lots adjacent to the street create a hostile environment to pedestrians. With the advent of the streetcar connection coming in 2024/2025, these voids may soon be targeted for redevelopment. This semester we are asking about the future for Main and Linwood.

What should this corner look like in the future?

How do we build anew without harming existing businesses and residents?

Can we address important issues of inclusion and social justice at this site while increasing neighborhood security and wealth?