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Request for Proposals open: Seeking a pavilion café operator for the reimagined Barney Allis Plaza
Rendering of the future outdoor pavilion cafe space at Barney Allis Plaza.Important Dates RFP Release Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Pre-Proposal Meeting (Virtual): 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 Questions Due: Monday, June 22, 2026 Proposals Due: Wednesday, July 1, 2026...
Beneath the plaza: Garage takes shape
Rendering of the completed garage at Barney Allis PlazaIf you’ve driven by Barney Allis Plaza recently, you might have noticed the plaza deck is taking shape. By the beginning of May, 10 of the fourteen concrete pours on the plaza will be complete, moving one step...
Barney Allis Plaza deck takes shape
Finally, the deck is ready for concrete!Maybe you’ve noticed the biggest construction milestone to date at the Barney Allis Redevelopment? Last month, construction crews began work on the street level plaza. The plaza deck’s construction is a cast-in-place,...
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...
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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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