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Hyde Park mixed used development awaits review

By Madison Parry

Suggested development of vacant property on Troost Ave. between 45th Street and Brush Creek Blvd. could transform the location into mixed use space, with council approval. Development would turn two buildings into offices, businesses and apartments.

A developer is hoping to gain approval to turn vacant property on Troost Avenue between 45th Street and Brush Creek Boulevard into mixed use space.

With council approval, the development would result in two buildings that could be used for offices, apartments and space for businesses. 

Kansas City, Missouri’s planning commission will discuss the project at an upcoming meeting on April 20.

Opposition has surfaced from some nearby homeowners, who claim the development doesn’t fit the neighborhood.

The developer is Faris Farassati, is also an Overland Park City Councilman. “When I looked at this area, I always thought that the proximity to the academic centers including the Stowers, UMKC, and all of the great universities and academic centers we have across the river essentially is a fantastic potential for Troost, to, you know, claim its glory back,” Farassati said in an interview with 41 Action News.

Project plans have been ongoing, in the works pre-COVID-19. According to documentation located on the Compass KC website, a description of the development notes the request for, “Rezoning of 5 lots located at 4504, 4522, 4524, 4528, and 4536 Troost Ave. in conjunction with request for PIEA tax abatement.”