Developers Submitted Plans for Crossroads Tower
A new 33-story hotel and apartment complex is planned near the Kauffman Center.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Developers Hoefer Welker and EPC Real Estate Group have submitted plans for a 33-story tower in the Kansas City Crossroads district. The project is expected to be completed by 2029.
Why it matters
The development aims to boost the residential population in the Crossroads neighborhood while adding new commercial space to the area near I-35.
The proposed development occupies a site near the Kauffman Center and consists of an 18-page submission packet. The project is slated for completion in 2029.
The players
Hoefer Welker
This architecture and design firm serves as a primary developer for the proposed high-rise project.
EPC Real Estate Group
This company is a partner in the development effort for the new Crossroads district tower.
XS Lighting and Sound
This local business has operated at the construction site for 19 years and must relocate to facilitate the project.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
This major regional landmark serves as the geographic reference point for the new development.
The details
The project requires the relocation of existing businesses, including XS Lighting and Sound, which has operated at its current site since 2007. The development follows a rezoning approval granted by the City Council in April 2026.
Timeline
2007: XS Lighting and Sound moved into its current location.
April 2026: City Council approved the project rezoning.
September 26, 2026: Developers submitted formal plans to the city.
End of October 2026: XS Lighting and Sound must vacate the site.
2029: The projected completion year for the new tower.
Market Landscape
The project represents a significant shift toward high-density development in the Crossroads district, mirroring a broader trend of urbanization in the downtown core. This development places the project as a major competitor for residential and hospitality space near the city's performing arts hub.
The closure of existing businesses like XS Lighting and Sound marks a significant change for longtime customers in the area. Shoppers should prepare for the potential removal of current storefronts by the end of October 2026.
The takeaway
The transformation of the Crossroads district reflects a push to intensify land use in central urban corridors. Residents can expect the construction site to serve as a focal point for the district's expansion over the next three years.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kctv5.
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