Last Update: 5/30/2025

This page has been moved to the "Programs & Initiatives" section of kcmo.gov. Please click here to view the latest Revive the Vine updates!

Kansas City's 18th & Vine Jazz District is entering a new era, with work on several exciting development projects starting soon. With over $407 Million in total investments, these improvements will enhance the area for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. See map below for details:

Projects in green - Kansas City developments, Projects in red - private developments

Kansas City Developments: 

Project #6 - 18^th St Pedestrian Plaza

• Pedestrian mall on 18^th Street between The Paseo and Woodland Avenue
• Curbs, gutters, and parking in project area will be removed to create a seamless corridor for pedestrian activity
• Medallions for the American Jazz Walk of Fame to be refurbished and reinstalled along 18^th Street
• Gas line work is currently active, with major construction expected to start in May 2025 and completion in June 2026
• Total cost: $8 Million +

Project #4 - 18^th and Lydia Parking Garage

• New city-owned parking garage located at 1819 Lydia Avenue.
• The goal for the parking garage is to accommodate for 470 spots
• Major construction is expected to start in June 2025 and be complete by June 2026
• Total cost: $20 Million
• There will be a groundbreaking event for this project on June 4, 2025

Project #7 - Paseo Streetscape improvements

• Aesthetic improvements from E 17^th Terrace to KC Terminal Railway
• Modification of the 3 lane-configuration in either direction of the Paseo Boulevard to increase the width of the median by eliminating the inside lanes in both directions from E 17^th Terrace to the bridge crossing the KC Terminal Railway
• Major construction expected to start August 2026 and be complete by May 2027
• Estimated total cost: $1 Million

Project #8 - Paseo Blvd. Shared Use Path

• Off-street shared use path on the East side of Paseo, between from Admiral Boulevard to 18^th Street
• The "East Leg" of the Green Line Initiative
• Construction is expected to start May 2026 and be complete by Nov. 2026
• Total cost: $1.7 Million

Project #9 - Archive Plaza Project

• Involves the installation of a fountain and statues at 18^th and Paseo
• Plaza area to span from 18^th Street to Truman Road
• Part of the overall plan for Paseo Streetscape Improvements
• Design phase, construction start date pending
• Total cost pending

Project #10 - I-70 Second Tier EIS/I-70 Paseo Blvd to I-435:

• Includes the design and reconstruction of the I-70 corridor from The Paseo to Manchester
• Full scope of project is dependent on the final amount of funding available to MoDOT
• Project is already in progress, with a highway shutdown anticipated for June 2026
• Work expected to continue through Spring 2028
• Total cost pending

Project #11 - Blues Park Improvements

• Involves constructing an outdoor roller skate rink and new restroom at Blues Park 
• Construction is expected to start Summer of 2025
• Estimated Total Cost: $1.7 Million

Project #14 - Washington-Wheatley Neighborhood improvements

• Resurfacing and ADA improvements between 18^th Street to 23^rd Street between Prospect and Indiana (in Washington Wheatley Neighborhood)
• Installing sidewalks and curbs around 19^th and Agnes
• Pre-design phase, construction start date pending
• Total Cost: $500,000

Private Developments: 

Project #1 - One Nine Vine Phase 2

• Mixed use facilities off 19^th Street between The Paseo and Vine Street
• Phase 1 is complete and includes multi-family housing at 1901 Vine Street
• Major construction expected to start September 2025 and be complete by May 2027
• Total cost: $19.47 Million

Project #2 - The Parker

• 48 multi-family housing units above commercial-use facilities
• One 3-story building and one 4-story building
• Developer: 18^th & Vine Developers LLC (made up of McCormack Baron Salazar, Avernir Group LLC and Taliferro and Browne)
• Construction expected to start June 2025
• Estimated Total Cost: $20 Million +
• A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 5, 2025. Click here to read about the groundbreaking of this project!

Project #3 - Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Hotel

• Development of a new Negro Leagues Baseball Museum facility, including a multi-studio, 7 story hotel
• New museum and hotel will be integrated and connected to the revamped Buck O'Neil Research Center (the old Paseo YMCA building)
• Developer: Grayson Capital
• Major construction is expected to start Fall of 2025.
• Total Cost: $30 Million, seeking funding for completion

Project #5 - 18^th and Lydia Housing

• Multi-family housing on top of and around the city-owned garage at 1819 Lydia Avenue
• Roughly 150 units with supporting amenity spaces and a small amount of commercial space facing 18^th street on the ground level
• Developers: Grayson Capital
• Major construction expected to start after June 2026
• Total cost pending

Project #12 - Boone Theater

• Historic rehab of Boone Theater (1701 E. 18th Street) and construction of an outdoor event space
• Developers: Vine Street Collaborative LLC
• Construction already underway
• Estimated Total Cost: $8.7 Million

Project #13 - Parade Park Neighborhood

• Involves the redevelopment of an existing 510-unit housing cooperative
• Project is already underway, with relocation efforts happening now
• The construction start date for the first phase of home-redevelopment is still pending
• All phases are expected to be completed in 7-10 years
• Total Cost: $300 Million +

Upcoming Events:

-There will be a groundbreaking ceremony the 18th and Lydia Parking Garage on June 3, click here for event details.