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Troost Max Coming Soon! |
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MAX Bus Rapid Transit was first introduced in Kansas City in the Main Street corridor in July 2005. MAX is helping to change the face of transit in Kansas City and has been held up as a national model by the Federal Transit Administration. Ridership has grown more than 40% in the Main Street MAX corridor.
Troost MAX construction work is progressing rapidly and is now approximately 50% complete. The 75th & Troost Metro Station (NE Corner) began construction June 14th and is expected to be completed in October. The 75th Street facility will be the south turnaround point for MAX although every third bus will continue south to Bannister Road and to the former Bannister Mall area. MAX will run about every 10 minutes most of the day with Route 25 running approximately every 30 minutes.
Art will be a prominent feature on the MAX on Troost. Three pieces of public art will be located at MAX stations, and the new Troost Bridge over Brush Creek will also incorporate art. Sculptures will be installed at the 31st, 39th and 75th street stations. The artists for each site have drawn on community input and local history to create interesting and compelling works. At the 75th Street Metro Station turnaround, David Dahlquist's piece will be a tribute to Kansas City's contribution to jazz. The work includes a piano-like structure with LED lighting. MAX is scheduled to begin operating later this year.
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Southtown, Waldo, Brookside Monthly Events |
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Brookside Sidewalk Sales, Wednesday through Sunday, July 8-11. Stroll through the hottest sales with your Brookside Merchants!
PM Networking at the Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, front gate. Light refreshments provided. Come see the animals, meet with friends, and hear
what's happening at the Zoo!
Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, July 21, Broadway United Methodist Church, 406 W. 74th St., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $10/person. Program - Kevin Beck, KC Fire Department. Caterer: Pizza 51. Reservations required by July 20th. Call (816) 523-5553 or marti@southtown.org
Future Events: PM Networking at UMKC Soccer Fields, including soccer games - Wed., Aug. 18
Waldo Rockin' Block Party -Saturday,Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at 75th/Wornall
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McDonald's - Waldo's Best Recipient |
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The WABA Property Committee selected McDonald's Restaurant on Wornall Rd. for the July Waldo Best Award. For the past 6 years, owner Ty Yano has operated this restaurant at 8326 Wornall Rd. and he employs more than 50 people. The restaurant is open from 6am to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 24 hours a day Thursday through Saturday. Mr. Yano operates a total of four McDonald's in the metro area.
Recently, substantial landscaping has taken place at this location. New rock, bushes and flowers have made a difference. The parking lot and drive-thru have been repaved. Topped off with new sidewalks north and south, the property is looking good! Thank you to Mr. Yano and McDonald's for being one of Waldo's best!
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Thank you, Members! |
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The following organizations joined or renewed their membership with the Southtown Council from May through June.
Investors ($1000+)
AT&T, 27 yrs.
Fair Share ($150-$750):
First Call (NCADD)- 28 yrs., Muffler Doctor, The- 16 yrs., Needham Floral- 16 yrs.
Basic Members ($125):
A-1 Grinding- 4 yrs., Carlson, Dwight- Court Reporter- 21 yrs., Pentecostal-Of God in Christ- 2 yrs.
New:
New Directions Behavioral Health, She-She Stop Shop LLC
The following organizations joined or renewed their membership with the Waldo Area Business Association from May through June.
Fair Share Members ($150-$450):
Papa Murphy's Pizza and Research Medical Center- Brookside Campus
Basic Members:
A Dog's Fun Playce, A1 Insurance Sales, Inc., AA Used Tires/U-Haul Rental
AAA Party Rental, Accents & Design Upholstery, Altar, LLC, Animal Medical Center, Barbery Center of Waldo, Belzer Carpet Cleaning, Berbiglia, Bix Service Center, Blue Pot Personal Chef and Catering Service, Bob Holloway Studio & Gallery, Body by Nevaeh, Brandt Locksmiths, Brightside Gallery
Crossroads Powersports/EagleRider, Dominic Gomez American Family
Insurance, Dumit Rug Cleaners, Eclectics Gift Gallery, Elements Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, New England Chiropractic, Pistachios Embroidery & Gifts, Southside Christian Center, Sports Nutz, Vannostran Painting, Inc., Western Dental Clinic
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Did You Know? |
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Did you know ....
In 1844, Dr. David Waldo, after having sold a tremendous amount of merchandise in Santa Fe and Chihuahua, Mexico, returned to Independence with a fortune in gold and silver. He invested in more real estate in Jackson County and in a bank in Independence. On March 27, 1849 after returning to Independence from the Mexican War, Captain David Waldo of Company A, first Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers, married Miss Eliza Jane Norris of Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia. David and Eliza Waldo had five children: William Waldo, Olivia Waldo Hinkle, David Waldo, Minnie Waldo Hill and Lula Waldo Sloan.
Submitted by: Betty Tillotson, Waldo Area Business Association Historian
"Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" Comes to Waldo
One of our very own has made it to the big time. Swagger, 8431 Wornall Rd., will be featured on the July 19th episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on the Food Network. Stop in and experience for yourself the specialties that are featured at this hot Waldo restaurant and bar located just north of 85th and Wornall Rd.
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Waldo's Rockin' Block Party |
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The Waldo Promotion/Program Committee is pulling out all the stops for this year's 18th annual community event. The Waldo Fall Festival, now called Waldo's Rockin' Block Party will have extended hours and will provide endless opportunities for people to spend the day and evening in Waldo.
New this year during the day will be a bike ride sponsored by Family Bicycle, an artist creating chalk drawings all day, Games2U and Laser Tag, a VIN-Etching service and the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club. THEN at 6 p.m., the area is transformed for the Waldo Happy Hour featuring Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls band and Lew's Grill and Bar providing beverages and light refreshments for purchase under the tent.
Beginning with a Pancake Breakfast, the opening ceremonies then commence at 10am at 75th and Wornall Rd. The day's activities include inflatables, car bashing, a train ride and climbing wall; a tent full of area business vendors; performances from area schools and churches, the Tap-A-Thon and dance studio routines and entertainers including the Mike Miller Band.
Sponsorships are available for the event and provide major advertising opportunities for your organization metro wide. Be included on the posters, in the program, on the radio and more!
Contact Ravin at the Waldo office, 816 -523-5553 for more details!
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49/63 Neighborhood Coalition & CAN Center Sparkle! |
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Since 1971, the 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition has represented the area of 49th to 63rd, The Paseo to Oak. Its purpose is to bridge Troost Avenue, stabilize the community, and protect and maintain a good quality of life for residents in the area. The Community Action Network (CAN) Center was established in the early 90's to supplement this effort and to address negative issues attacking the community. Two Metro Patrol Officers and a city Codes Officer were assigned to be part of the CAN Center. COMBAT funded a person to help combat the proliferation of drug usage and sales.
For the past few years, the space housing 49/63 was outside the boundaries of the 49/63 Neighborhood. Early in 2010, in keeping with the Rockhurst University goal to support the neighborhood stabilization efforts, the University offered help by providing office space. The house at 5418 Lydia was built in 1919, and had been sitting empty for the past few years. Rockhurst installed new plumbing and electrical systems; painted the inside and out; added new storm windows, security systems and lighting; and is in the process of removing and installing fencing in the back yard. CAN volunteers have a landscape plan in the hopper as soon as the weather breaks.
The area selected for the office was known for constant calls to the police, was host to a number of unsupervised youth, and had a large number of burglaries. Landlords along the block were having difficulty keeping good renters, and the chaos was spreading to other nearby blocks. Thanks to Rockhurst and the 49/63 Coalition and CAN Center, the area is already transitioning and the disruptiveness, for which the area was known, has already decreased. Area property owners are following suit and improving their property. Congratulations to Rockhurst University, 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition and the 49/63 CAN Center for the investment made and for helping Southtown sparkle!
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Upcoming Events |
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ANNIE
Theatre at Vis, a ministry of Visitation Parish, presents "Annie" on July 29, 30, 31 at 7 p.m. and August 1, at 1 p.m. These performances include 50 children & teens ages 9-19 from several parishes. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for 12 and under. All shows are at Visitation School Theatre, 5134 Baltimore, KCMO 64112. For advance tickets call 816 444-7008. Don't miss one of the most captivating musical shows of our time!
BACON FEST!
If you love bacon this event is for you! The 2010 Bacon Fest is August 28 at 75th and Wornall Rd. Guests will be treated to signature bacon cocktail, beer and samples of bacon food samplings created by local restaurants. Live music (including the Baconator band) as well as the popular bacon eating and bacon recipe contests will entertain the attendees. The Bacon Fest benefits the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City. Visit www.baconfestkc.comfor more details.
MIKE JOHNSON MEMORIAL WALK For RECOVERY
Save the Date! First Call (NCADD) is holding the Mike Johnson Memorial Walk for Recovery on Saturday, Sept. 18. For details, visit www.kcrecoverywalk.org.This is an Inaugural event celebrating the Dept. of Health and Human Services National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
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Doing the Shuffle in Brookside |
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The Brookside Barkery and Bath, 118 W. 63rd St., is expanding their space next door, previously home to Flowers by Design. Meanwhile, Flowers by Design has moved east to 112 W. 63rd St. previous home to Wine. Both businesses will be gaining more space. Flowers by Design's first floor space is smaller than before but they have gained additional room in the lower level for design work, classes, and many new projects and plans to come.
Brookside Barkery and Bath owner, Delena Stout says, "The expansion will allow our customers room to shop for more varieties of food, treats, collars and leashes. The remodeled bath area will accommodate the many large dogs who live in the neighborhood." Stay tuned as construction continues.
Just up the street, tucked away next to Bellezza Tan and Salon and Charlie Hooper's, is Tower Dry Cleaners and Laundry. They will be moving around the corner into the new Missouri Bank Building (formerly Star Motors) at 6254 Main St. The new location will provide better access and parking for the patrons. The move is expected by the end of July. Stop in and see the new digs!
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New Businesses in Shops at Blue Parkway |
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Swope Community Builders announced two new tenants moving into the Shops on Blue Parkway: Diamonds and Diamonds, 4207 E. 50th Terrace, and (opening in July) Funnel Cake Creations, an ice cream, frozen custard store with homemade creative funnel cakes at 4201-A E. Blue Parkway. The leases were negotiated by Greg Patterson & Associates, leasing agent for the shopping center.
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