# Kansas City Targets Blighted Robandee | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:18:53+00:00
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Kansas City is suing to take control of the blighted Robandee Shopping Center, filing a petition to appoint a receiver who can demolish, sell, or rebuild the fire-damaged, trash-strewn site — a longtime community eyesore that council member Darrell Curls says drove his campaign. With a roof, electrical system, and safety issues deemed critical, the city’s legal move follows a prior notice to the owner, with court proceedings set for November fifth. Despite the legal action, redevelopment interest is high — including local and Texas-based teams — with community input central to the selection. The city’s Homesteading Authority, a nonprofit, is eyed as the receiver, ready to shepherd the property to a new owner. Once a bustling 1970s hub, Robandee’s decline accelerated after its grocery store closed in 2008. This receivership, modeled after past successes like the Federal Reserve building, aims to finally turn the corner on a neighborhood’s long-standing neglect. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/975be7f9d9886cc8

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