Ascent Apartments Transit-Oriented Community Development
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Ascent Apartments

Ascent Groundbreaking

Ascent Apartments: Place-making in the Northland

Project At a Glance

Anticipated Completion Date

September 2026

Current Status Passed

Ascent Apartments is a foundational catalyst that will spur long-desired improvements to the North Oak Trafficway corridor in the Northland. The project will usher in new community activation and neighborhood vibrance with approximately 340 apartments and townhomes, as well as seven-day bus transit service.  The result will bring increased safety, visibility, and density in response to local community needs and aspirations.

This new transit-oriented community will incorporate streetlight and sidewalk improvements that previous community PIAC applications could not address, and the developer is collaborating with KCATA to upgrade and maintain new bus stop infrastructure to ensure better rider experience.

  • Workforce/multi-family housing addresses increased housing demand in Kansas City's Northland
  • Upgraded street and transit infrastructure improves community and pedestrian experience
  • Increased density will invite more economic development along this transit corridor

Development & Construction Impact

Transit Infrastructure Benefits

New bus stop infrastructure

Number Of Jobs Created

MBE = 5.9%, WBE = 6.5% total is 12.4%

Sidewalk Enhancements

New street lighting, walking trails and sidewalks

Total Project Cost

$80 million

Total Number of Housing Units

339

Building Performance Efficiencies

Adheres to 2021 International Engergy Conservation Code

Address

3350 North Holmes Street

Kansas City, MO 64116

Economic Impact

Tax Revenue Before

$12,000

Municipal Jurisdiction

Kansas City, MO 4th District

Nearby Projects Starting Planned

This facility is the first part of the North Oak Trafficway Corridor development

Tax Revenue After

$337,000

Traffic Congestion

Reduced due to multiple modes of transportation (RideKC Bus, bike)

Ridership Projections

14,378 - 19,878 per year

Short-term Economic Impact:

Strategically activates unused land to address housing demand.

Long-term Economic Impact:

This facility encourages further future development along the North Oak Trafficway corridor, including supporting existing local businesses and help create new ones.

Participating Organizations

KCATA: Finance Partner and TOCD Consultant
Developer: NorthPoint Development, LLC
Architect: Rosemann & Associates
General Contractor: Neighbor Construction
Other: Letters of Support include: North Kansas City School District, Northland Chamber, Clay County EDC, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., and former council member Theresa Loar

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