The ongoing battle against gentrification and City Council approved land-grabbing continues to inspire opposition in Kansas City neighborhoods.
Here's a quick preview at the next chapter in the urban core development debate after a controversial decision from Council . . .
"Historic KC and a coalition of HNE residents are exploring the idea of gathering signatures to begin an referendum petition in opposition to the ordinance approving KCU's MPD.
More conversation on the topic . . .
That would force a halt to the Kansas City University Master Plan. If all the signatures are valid and there are enough, the process would stop for 30 days while an additional 3400 signatures are sought to force an item on the ballot. We should know in a couple of days. Once again, if the Council won’t listen to the people, or, enforce its own ordinances, it’s up to the voters to take action. Without this ground up action the creation of an Historic District in Kansas City will be meaningless.
Developing . . .
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