The project will break ground at the end of , targeting a completion date. Along with adding hundreds of multi-family residential units to the neighborhood, the project will create new public gathering and recreational spaces intended for all Kansas Citians β including a new town square and a riverfront promenade β continuing the work by Port KC to bring life and vibrancy to the Missouri Riverfront.
Food and beverage offerings will showcase local restauranteurs, creating a new destination for the community and unique amenities for adjacent neighborhoods. The public gathering areas will be programmed year-round, with family- friendly events like movie nights, food festivals, fitness classes, live music, and more.
The district will attract more visitors to the Berkley Riverfront area and drive economic growth, housing opportunities, and job creation for Kansas City and the State of Missouri. With the next phase of our investment in Berkley Riverfront Park, our goal is to reconnect Kansas Citians to their riverfront, bringing even more energy and activity to the water. We are creating an experience on par with some of the best waterfront redevelopment projects in the country.
The Berkley Riverfront is the front door to Kansas City and our aim is to make it a world-class destination for all in our region. From trails to murals, housing to hotels, we have set the stage for what a vibrant riverfront should be for all Kansas Citians.
Our partnership with the KC Current and this world-class development team is supercharging our vision of a walkable, creative, diverse, and exciting public space. The conversation about Berkley Riverfront has now turned from what could be, to what will be. The historic development plan signed with the Current will connect Kansas Citians and visitors to entertainment, housing, and retail opportunities, generating millions in economic activity and thousands of jobs for generations to come in a long-underinvested area," said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.
