Built in the 1950s, the plaza was named for hotelier Barney Allis who was a champion of downtown. For years his grandson, Lou Kovitz, has been an enthusiastic supporter and close follower of the plaza’s redevelopment. So, when the American flag which had flown...
Demolition has begun for the Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage. Curious about how demolition will go? Watch the video to learn about the process. The existing exterior garage walls will support the new development, so there is no need for an implosion...
In the heart of downtown Kansas City, the days are numbered for the above ground Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage underneath. People may notice an increase of activity in and around the site as McCownGordon Construction prepares to mobilize and start...
Downtown visitors may notice increased activity at Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage as the project team is in the process of starting the manual demolition. Workers are installing construction banners on the concrete barriers around the perimeter of...
Kansas City officials celebrated the official start of demolition and construction for the new Barney Allis Plaza and Garage at a groundbreaking and news conference held on Tuesday, June 26, 2024. Current and former Kansas City council members, area community and...
Exciting developments ahead! Work is ramping up to prepare for the demolition and reconstruction of the Barney Allis Plaza and Auditorium Parking Garage. Starting on Monday, June 24, the traffic control plan is scheduled to be in place around the perimeter of Barney...
