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Rebuilding from the ground up
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,...
Hold on tight! How a tieback system secures existing garage 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...
A lasting legacy
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.
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.
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 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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