Kansas City, Missouri – Last week, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined residents, community leaders, and local officials to celebrate the start of the long-awaited Parade Park Homes redevelopment project. The occasion was a significant moment for one of the first Black cooperative housing developments in the country. It is located near the 18th and Vine District, which is very important to Kansas City’s cultural and civil rights history.
The $300 million restoration will turn the old complex into a lively community with people of all income levels and 1,100 new affordable residences. The goal of the project is to protect the neighborhood’s history while also giving current and previous residents a chance to come back and do well.
“We are breaking ground on a promise to honor Parade Park’s extraordinary legacy while securing its future,” said Mayor Lucas. “The Parade Park community has been a cornerstone of Black heritage in Kansas City, and we are committed to ensuring it remains strong for the following generations.”…