Jazz District Renaissance Corporation
   
President & CEO Denise E. Gilmore
Board Chairman Deron Cherry & Peter Yelorda
Address
STREET: 1516 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
MAILING: P.O. Box 270364
Kansas City , MO 64127
Telephone 816.221.1719
Email Contact jazzdistrict@yahoo.com
Date CDC Began 1997
Mission / Vision Statement The primary mission of the JDRC is the redevelopment of the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District into a premier destination entertainment district where restaurants, retail services and cultural entertainment merge for a memorable experience for all those who live, work and visit the District.
Neighborhoods Served A six-block radius bounded by Paseo Blvd. on the west, Woodland Ave. on the east, John "Buck" O'Neil Way (17 th terrace) on the north and East 19 th St. on the south.
Proudest Achievement

Completion of Phase I development in February 2002, providing the following:

  • Administrative offices
  • New infrastructure (sewer system)
  • 195 parking spaces
  • 73 apartment units
  • 30,000 sq. ft. of commercial space
  • Implementation of the Entrepreneurial Loan Fund


2005-2006 Construction of Phase II Residential:

  • 79 Garden Apartments and Townhouses
  • Projected Completion date of October 2006


Historic Highland Houses Project

  • 6 Historic Homes undergo Mothballing and Stabilization
  • Projected Completion June 2006


Rhythm & Ribs Festival – began in 2005, attracting over 30,000 visitors. The proceeds from this annual festival helps to support the cultural attractions in the District.

Priorities for 2006-2007

Through the Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposal process, JDRC will select a Master Developer for a mixed-use redevelopment project. JDRC will also redevelop the Historic Highland Houses and Rochester Hotel for senior housing.

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