The Mabion Transit-Oriented Community Development
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The Mabion

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The Mabion: A Holistic Approach to Community Housing

Project At a Glance

Anticipated Completion Date

Summer 2026

Current Status Passed

The new four-story facility goes beyond affordable housing.  Mabion Project leaders have set out to not only provide stable homes for families in need, but also to further support residents on their way to securing additional vital resources such as healthcare, job training, and convenient access to public transportation.  This holistic approach is embodied throughout the project team and community partners both local and national.

A collection of support services combines to maximize resident success.  These services include direct case management for residents in need of transportation assistance, and job training; substance abuse and mental health services; access to licensed social workers and community health care professionals; and on-site skills building classes and recreational activities.  As a Transit-Oriented Community Development, the facility also connects residents to nearby Bus Rapid Transit, and additional transportation assistance.

  • 57 affordable housing units that offer living spaces for low-income families as well as families experiencing homelessness
  • Amenities include spaces that increase quality of life, as well as support services and counseling for residents
  • Residents have access to Bus Rapid Transit less than a block away (Troost MAX BRT line)

Development & Construction Impact

Transit Infrastructure Benefits

Transit-Oriented Development with proximity to Troost MAX Bus Rapid Transit and 31st & Troost transfer hub

Sidewalk Enhancements

New public sidewalk improvements

Transit Access

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Additional Benefits

Walk Score of 87

Total Project Cost

$21,138,000

Total Number of Housing Units

57

Building Performance Efficiencies

Energy efficiency building solutions

Economic Impact

Tax Revenue Before

$0.00

Municipal Jurisdiction

Kansas City, MO 3rd District

Tax Revenue After

$13,000

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Reduced due to multiple modes of transportation (Troost Max, bike)

Traffic Congestion

Reduced due to multiple modes of transportation (Troost Max, bike)

Short-term Economic Impact:

Vacant-lot activation with 100% affordable housing.  Strategically activates unused land to address housing demand.

  • Participating Organizations

    KCATA: Finance Partner and TOCD Consultant
    Government: Funding partners: HUD LITHC ($8.5M); Missouri Housing Development Commission LITHC ($4.398M); KCMO Housing Trust Fund ($1.5M)
    Developer: Vecino Group / The Nash Group, LLC
    Architect: Vecino Group / The Nash Group, LLC