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A year of progress
2025 marked major progress on the Barney Allis Plaza construction project, with significant changes visible at the site! As work continues to move out of the ground through the major structural phases the garage and plaza will take shape in 2026.
A Blast from Barney Allis Plaza’s Past: The Inflatable Elephant of 1976
In the 1970s, downtown Kansas City’s art scene was alive with experimentation. Installation and conceptual art were in full swing, drawing inspiration from international figures like Christo, whose wrapped walkways at Loose Park had captured the city’s imagination....
New public artwork by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh planned for Barney Allis Plaza
The Municipal Art Commission has approved Kansas City Spirit: Memory and Resilience, a new public artwork by Belgian artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, planned for Barney Allis Plaza in the heart of downtown. The installation seeks to transform the plaza into an iconic...
Kansas City announces winning artist team for Barney Allis Plaza public art commission
Kansas City is proud to announce that Gijs Van Vaerenbergh has been selected for the $2.18 million public art commission at Barney Allis Plaza. The Belgian artist duo, composed of Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh, creates large-scale, site-specific works that...
Hot milestone summer at Barney Allis Plaza
Drone imagery of the site in July 2025, taken the day the final drilled piers were installed, a major milestone!As temperatures have risen this summer, so has the momentum at Barney Allis Plaza (BAP). The past several weeks have resulted in major construction...
Tower crane on site: A new addition to the skyline
A newly installed tower crane at Barney Allis Plaza helps crews efficiently lift and move heavy construction materials across the site.The downtown skyline added a new feature in early May with the installation of a tower crane in the Barney Allis Plaza construction...
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Future Plaza Amenities
Dog Park
All dogs, small and large, are invited to play on topographic play mounds in dedicated areas for canines according to size.
Play Space
Children will enjoy sculptural and artistic play equipment, enclosed by mounded topography and raised planters.
Event Spaces
A variety of lawn spaces, paved event plaza, and pavilion plaza will support signature events and gatherings.
Accessibility
The new plaza will be seamlessly accessible from street level around the perimeter and it will support multi-modal connections.
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