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Backers of a South Loop park atop Interstate 670 say the project could spark $685 million in construction that would include about 1,200 apartments downtown.

Kansas City is trying to reform developer tax incentives. But no one is quite happy Allison Kite, The Kansas City Star Feb. 17—After eight months of discussions, delays and amendments, a City Council committee again faces the question: Should Kansas City limit generous tax incentives long granted to developers? Many advocates and officials say it's time. But there's little agreement on the latest version of the plan. Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell, whose district sees tens of millions of property tax dollars funneled each year to development, says the ...