Kansas City
TagPlanning for People: Understanding Mixed-Use
The term “mixed-use” ought to earn top spot in the planning jargon hall of fame, for the number of times that these projects are heralded..
Preparing for Change East of Troost
A “What If” article from the “Plan to Build Value” series
Unfortunately, too many Kansas Citians know what is meant by “East of Troost”...
How We Think About Cities
The origin of cities has always been to bring people together. When we create places that encourage human interaction a city can thrive,..
Building Value or Building Debt?
he first Case Study of the “Plan to Build Value” series.
Lately, there has been much public debate about development incentives. People..
Planning for People, Not Cars
A note from the KC Planning Studio of Gould Evans:
The last 50 years of car-based planning and development have driven our cities down..
STEAM Studio, Innovation Engine
Take a peek into a day in the life of STEAM Studio, the incredible educational environment housed in the loft space of our Kansas City..
Architecture, Automobiles and Automatons at STEAM Studio Open House!
What do these three things have in common? They are all products of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields that benefit..
A Day in the Life of the HALO Foundation
It’s 9:00am on a beautiful Saturday morning at STEAM Studio. The van pulling into the parking lot has been en route picking up homeless..
Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Nestled in the space between the Kansas and Missouri River, the West Bottoms industrial area offers something unique to Kansas City that..
The Secret Lives of Faculty
What is it about faculty offices that stirs up so much controversy? Go to most campuses, strike up a conversation with facilities..