The new Francis Family Foundation Living Room, an indoor event venue in the PBS building at 31st and Grand (photo by Sarah Lero)
Kansas City PBS’ “Picture This” campaign began early in 2022 (during the pandemic) to modernize and maximize the PBS building at Grand and 31st. Along the way, the $17 million design venture by A.L. Huber in partnership with El Dorado, Inc, won “Project of the Year” in the Building Excellence Awards presented by The Builders, a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.
The renovation, instigated by KCPT CEO Kliff Kuehl, includes two new community spaces. The Sandra A. J. Lawrence Plaza, an outdoor gathering space, connects to the Francis Family Foundation Living Room, an indoor event venue…