Drill rigs dig deep while the crane gets ready to drop rebar cages into place. With demolition nearly complete, crews are tackling the next big construction milestone at Barney Allis Plaza–installation of drilled piers. Piers are essential for a strong foundation for...
As Barney Allis Plaza undergoes a transformative renewal, it sets the stage for a bold new vision. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is now open, inviting artists from Kansas City and around the world to submit their qualifications for this landmark project. This...
You’ve gotta go down, to go up! No, it’s not a riddle, it’s the reality of rebuilding the Barney Allis Plaza. For the last few months construction crews have made major progress on the working down part of the plan, first with tiebacks to secure the existing walls,...
Demolition on Barney Allis Plaza is well underway! If you’ve driven or walked by the site over the last few months, you may have noticed the construction barriers and increased activity on the plaza’s surface. And, the view has gotten a little bit clearer. Removal of...
Built in the 1950s, the plaza was named for hotelier Barney Allis who was a champion of downtown. For years his grandson, Lou Kovitz, has been an enthusiastic supporter and close follower of the plaza’s redevelopment. So, when the American flag which had flown...
Demolition has begun for the Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage. Curious about how demolition will go? Watch the video to learn about the process. The existing exterior garage walls will support the new development, so there is no need for an implosion...
