God, that article was stupid. First and foremost, the biggest problem with new urbanism is that they are essentially inverted malls. There is a bit of walkability (malls have that too of course) but their footprint is about the size of a suburban mall and they are completely surrounded by major 3-4 lane roads cutting them off from the nearby neighborhoods that, themselves, are designed for car traffic and isolation with only one or two entry points. Absolutely no integration. Consequently, we aren't urbanizing anything. I suppose it's better than Town Center (or is it Centre) Plaza but only by a slim margin. I've been to Park Place and it's not very compelling. I don't find many new urbanism projects compelling, they should really be termed new suburbanism because that is what they are.

God, that article was stupid. First and foremost, the biggest problem with new urbanism is that they are essentially inverted malls. There is a bit of walkability (malls have that too of course) but their footprint is about the size of a suburban mall and they are completely surrounded by major 3-4 lane roads cutting them off from the nearby neighborhoods that, themselves, are designed for car traffic and isolation with only one or two entry points. Absolutely no integration. Consequently, we aren't urbanizing anything. I suppose it's better than Town Center (or is it Centre) Plaza but only by a slim margin. I've been to Park Place and it's not very compelling. I don't find many new urbanism projects compelling, they should really be termed new suburbanism because that is what they are.

I don't understand why these contemporary hotels (Ambassador excluded) aren't looking to build downtown or at the Plaza. I don't understand who would want to stay in the Aloft at 119th.

I don't understand why these contemporary hotels (Ambassador excluded) aren't looking to build downtown or at the Plaza. I don't understand who would want to stay in the Aloft at 119th.

Colby and Megan Garrelts to open restaurant in the old Trezo Vino spot.

http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/b ... t-new.html

Rye is among the 33 most anticipated restaurants in the country

Lynch opened an 801 Chophouse there in late 2011. He plans to open an 801 Fish in Park Place in late 2012 or early 2013. Now he also has finalized a lease for Pig & Finch, a gastropub set to open in the former Trezo Vino spot at 11570 Ash St. in mid-October.

Sweetpea & Co. will offer children’s clothing, shoes and gifts. The shop formerly operated as Mady & Me in The Village shopping center in Prairie Village.

Pinot’s Palette – Leawood will be an upscale painting party place.