The lack of modern, affordable housing is in constant need. And finding developers who want to work in smaller areas, such as southeast Kansas, is challenging. Tuesday night, the Pittsburg, Kansas City Commission took steps to add more apartments in the city by as early as next summer.
The proposed multi-building repurposing of buildings on North Broadway in downtown Pittsburg is estimated to cost $4.8 million. Before the meeting, the developers, Smithsonian, Glick, and Town Talk LLC had already gained approval from Pittsbug’s Economic Development Advisory to allow the city to pay for 10% or $480,000 of the cost to remodel the buildings, located at 113, 117 and 902 North Broadway.
The sticking point for the sole no vote on the project was Council Member Chuck Munsell, who questioned if there was enough parking for the tenants of the roughly 40 apartments.
“We have an ordinance that requires one parking space for the unit. And that’s a requirement of the developer. To have a parking space per unit. So, I don’t agree that you should be able to park all the residents in parking spaces of other businesses.”
The City Commission approved the funds to be paid half in 2023 and half in 2024 once the project is complete. And on the stipulation that the developers receive approval from the city on a parking plan. The apartments could be available for move in June of next year. For 89 9 KRPS, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro
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