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...

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...

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...

As part of a transformative effort to recreate Barney Allis Plaza as an iconic civic landmark at the heart of downtown, Kansas City is proud to announce the shortlisted artists for the plaza’s major public art commission. Additionally, full funding for the $118...

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...