All of this filled a giant hole on the south side of Downtown that was nothing but small vacant or underused buildings and surface parking lots.
I couldn't agree more!! I have been a part of this area for most of the 40 years of my life. You actually had to see it to understand what this district means to downtown KC. I remember back in the 80s when I was in high school visiting haunted houses that used to occupy the otherwise unused buildings that used to be here. Everything was dead and empty. I remember the Hotel President standing nearby; dark, dreary, depressing, empty, and downright scary. Now it's a place that I hope to get to spend the night in someday if I get a chance!! I agree with miketoronto about the mallish and somewhat fake concept that it has, but I will take that over what it used to be by a longshot. Well done Kcgridlock!!
