Tag: Michael Collins

Why a rival baseball icon joined the roster for this KC museum’s big league upgrade

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2025

Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson values the 18th and Vine district’s rich history, he said Wednesday, but the Yankees icon known as “Mr. October” by fans across the globe is even more excited about what the Kansas City cultural hub’s future holds. “If I can be a part of that, I’m absolutely thrilled to…

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$20M project expected to remove key barrier to unlocking 18th & Vine vibrancy: parking

By Tommy Felts / March 7, 2025

It’s more than just a parking garage, said Pat Jordan, revealing a plan to develop a state-of-the-art, transit-oriented parking facility in the heart of the historic 18th & Vine District is about opening a gateway to the entertainment and cultural hub. “Limited parking has historically been a barrier for visitors, especially during peak hours and…

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Keystone Innovation Center, image courtesy of BNIM

Report: Plans for Keystone innovation campus on East 18th collapse as interest, deals expire

By Tommy Felts / January 6, 2022

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by CityScene KC, an online news source focused on Greater Downtown Kansas City. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for the weekly CityScene KC email review. An ambitious proposal for a Keystone Innovation District campus on East 18th Street has experienced a major setback with…

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