Dec 22, 2025 - News

These big developments will change KC in 2026

Travis Meier

Aerial view of a lit soccer stadium by a river at sunset, surrounded by modern buildings and green spaces, with a city skyline in the distance under a partly cloudy sky. — Berkley Riverfront's master plan. Image: Courtesy of Current Landing and Alpine Visual, © Palmer Square Real Estate Management

The new year is upon us, bringing the expected debuts of some major developments that will shape how residents interact with the city.

The big picture: 2026 is shaping up to be a transformative year in KC. Here's what we're watching.

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension

A rendering showing the riverfront KC Streetcar stop with glowing vertical blue lights above a reflective canopy, people waiting and walking, greenery, and a partly cloudy twilight sky. — Renderings show the proposed riverfront stop. Image: Courtesy of Burns & McDonnell/KC Streetcar

We're months away from the new stop at Berkley Riverfront, which will connect KC's core to the park, amenities and CPKC Stadium. Officials expect to open the stop in the spring.

The Main Street Extension, which opened in October, brought greater connectivity and record ridership aboard the streetcar.

Current Landing

Aerial view of large yellow and blue buildings under construction by a river, with a cable-stayed bridge and CPKC Stadium in the background, on a partly snowy day. — River's Edge to the left, Confluence to the right. Photo: Courtesy of Current Landing and Alpine Visual, © Palmer Square Real Estate Management

Speaking of the stadium, phase one of the village district next door — newly named Current Landing — is set to wrap up in early spring with the completion of a town square and two apartment buildings, River's Edge and Confluence, per the Kansas City Current.

Leasing for more than 400 units is set to open Jan. 12.
And at least 10 new restaurants and bars are planned but have not been announced.

Morton Amphitheater

Large outdoor concert venue at dusk with a crowd facing a brightly lit stage under a curved roof with visible metal supports and pink spotlights. — Rendering of Morton Amphitheater. Image: Courtesy of Live Nation

KC's newest performance venue in Riverside has its first show scheduled for June 19.

Riverside Mayor Kathy Rose tells Axios the amphitheater will host a World Cup watch party July 3 from 3–10:30pm. KC will host a Round of 32 game that day at 8:30pm.

Downtown Overland Park

Entrance archway labeled "Clock Tower Landing" leads to a bustling outdoor market with people walking, trees lining the pathway, and a building on the left under a partly cloudy blue sky. — Image: Courtesy of Overland Park

Overland Park's new farmers market pavilion — which will add more space, nicer restrooms and the ability to be enclosed — is expected to open for the 2026 season in the spring, the Johnson County Post reports.

The adjacent area around the clock tower, which will be renamed from Clock Tower Plaza to Clock Tower Landing, is expected to wrap up its accessibility upgrades around the same time.

Barney Allis Plaza

Bird’s-eye view of a busy outdoor plaza next to the Kansas City Convention Center with white tents, blue and red flags, people walking, a grassy area with more people, trees, and tall modern buildings under a clear sky. — The future Barney Allis Plaza. Photo: Courtesy of HOK

The work continues on this city block-sized pit, which has experienced a number of delays. Public information officer Asia Jones tells Axios it will wrap up in late 2026, with the garage and park opening at the same time.

Roy Blunt Luminary Park

Construction on the park over I-670 in downtown Kansas City is expected to begin in 2026 and last three years, public information officer Asia Jones tells Axios.

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