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KCATA's development arm aims to create walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with easy access to public transit. But some Kansas City leaders are concerned about the agency's use of tax incentives — and lack of affordable housing requirements.
Critics say that the streamlined tax incentive process under Ordinance 220701 would prevent Kansas City residents from providing input on developments that could affect their children’s schools or their own cost of housing.
Under a plan approved by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the Waldo74Broadway project will receive a 75% tax exemption for 20 years. Local residents say they're frustrated about why the plan includes no units set aside as affordable.
Many Kansas Citians have expressed frustration at the "public restroom deserts" across the metro. In Westport, the only public toilet to be found is in the library, while pedestrians at Country Club Plaza have to rely on nearby restaurants.
The son of Jackson County Executive Frank White was hired at the KCATA in 2016 as marketing manager.