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Construction superintendents explain demolition process
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.
Demolition begins at the Barney Allis Plaza site
In the heart of downtown Kansas City, the days are numbered for the above ground Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage underneath. People may notice an increase of activity in and around the site as McCownGordon Construction prepares to mobilize and start demolition activities.
Perimeter signage and barriers establish the Barney Allis Plaza construction site
Downtown visitors may notice increased activity at Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage as the project team is in the process of starting the manual demolition.
Workers are installing construction banners on the concrete barriers around the perimeter of Barney Allis Plaza. Renderings of the future Plaza space will be visible from all four streets encompassing the area.
Groundbreaking for Barney Allis Redevelopment celebrated on June 26, 2024
Kansas City officials marked the official start of demolition and construction for the new Barney Allis Plaza and Garage at a groundbreaking news conference held on Tuesday, June 26, 2024. Local elected officials, past council members, area community and business leaders, participants of previous public engagement committees, and the project team gathered on top of the plaza to share a few remarks and move ceremonial dirt.
Traffic control plan in place starting June 24, 2024
Exciting developments ahead! Work is ramping up to prepare for the demolition and reconstruction of the Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage. Starting on Monday, June 24, the traffic control plan is scheduled to be in place around the perimeter of Barney...
Project team reveals final deliverables and identifies needs to proceed
Working closely with City staff, the Barney Allis Redevelopment project team has produced the final deliverables for Ordinance 201080 passed by City Council in March 2021. The final deliverable package includes an initial schematic design, guaranteed maximum price proposal, development schedule and total project costs.
just to name a few
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 pavillion 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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