A decommissioned railroad bridge over the Kansas River is being transformed in a way that “feels very similar” to New York City’s High Line, Friends of the High Line executive director Alan van Capelle tells Axios.
Why it matters: The one-of-a-kind project in Kansas City has garnered local and national support for its ambition and design, and could provide a blueprint for future transformational projects.
The big picture: The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district is set to open April 1 after nearly a decade of planning and construction, with stakeholders aiming to connect the region and revive a long-neglected stretch of river…