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Costco’s Future and Midtown’s Promise | Kansas City News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
Kansas City’s midtown is reeling as Costco faces potential conversion into a business center — a move reigniting decades-old tensions over urban renewal, housing loss, and broken promises. Back in the 70s and 80s, the city pushed to revitalize Main Street, battling crime and blight with ambitious plans that often clashed with residents’ needs. A controversial “Glover Plan” eventually brought Sun Fresh and Midtown Marketplace, including Costco and Home Depot, with a promise to fund affordable housing via RAMP. But while sales tax revenue later fueled redevelopment, housing aid fell short. Now, with rezoning approved and the tax district expired, longtime residents fear the original vision — bringing essential services to everyday people — is fading, as the city moves forward without honoring its housing commitments. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8a9f3a26c7b38fb1