Right now Kansas City media is awash in even more end of the year congratulatory "news" coverage that doesn't offer much room for discussion. Moreover, mention of so many metro influencers is more often based on connections than accomplishment even when subjects featured in these stories are impressive.
To wit . . .
CHECK DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY CELEBRATION OF 'URBAN HEROES' FEATURED IN A RECENT VIDEO BLAST!!!
Roundup and quick description . . .
Tech Dude Working To Save Old And Busted Buildings By Way Of Computer Drawings
Local Banking Lady
Kansas City Streetcar Toy Train Champion
Admittedly, all of these power players have accomplished important things and they are UNDOUBTEDLY IMPRESSIVE given their achievements.
However, it's worth considering that the so-called "progress" in Downtown Kansas City has come at the cost of HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS in debt and a continued focus on gentrification luxury living spaces amid ongoing neglect to other parts of Kansas City in desperate need of attention from a distracted City Hall that has FAILED to make any progress in curbing local homicides or repairing so much decaying infrastructure in neighborhoods outside of the loop.
You decide . . .
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