Strengthening Families

Community Builders of Kansas City

Community Builders of Kansas City — formerly Swope Community Builders – is Kansas City’s largest urban core developer strengthening families and transforming communities. A not-for-profit community development corporation, we personally work with the neighborhoods we serve to build meaningful relationships, acting as community convener, facilitator and resource for services. Since 1991, we have invested $225 million in urban renewal, earning recognition and respect on the national community development stage.

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Transforming Communities

Developing Quality Housing
And Related Services

Residential Development

Since our beginning in 1991, we have provided more than 700 housing units, primarily multi-family, by renovation of substandard housing or new construction to create quality, affordable housing. Among the many neighborhoods in urban areas, Community Builders of Kansas City stands out as the strong, stable and experienced community development corporation.

Commercial Development

Community Builders of Kansas City developed more than 500,000 square feet of commercial/institutional space and continues to own/operate more than 200,000 square feet of that space in the urban core. Our commercial projects provide employment opportunities and the kind of retail, dining, grocery, banking, health and social services essential to experiencing a good quality of life.

Testimonials

I am writing this letter to say that living at East Village has been a blessing to me for the following reasons.  First, oversized apartments. Second, good management and third, any work order I request is done in a timely manner. I have lived at East Village for a few months and I have no complaints.

Dominique Hood, East Village Tenant

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City could not be happier with our Legacy Center Administrative offices at the 4001 Blue Parkway Office Building. The location is central and very accessible for all of our constituents and stakeholders, and most importantly represents a very positive community presence and identity not possible in some building hidden away on the fifth floor which was our previous situation! We really enjoy the vitality and energy of the space, surrounding businesses and other non-profit groups located here as well. Lastly the building services provided by Swope Community Builders, now called Community Builders of Kansas City are very efficient and responsive to our needs!

Dave Smith, CFRE, President & Club Alumnus, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is thrilled to have its headquarters at the 4001 Blue Parkway Office Building. The location is accessible for our clients, and allows us to connect with them more frequently.  Swope Community Builders, now called Community Builders of Kansas City, delivered our space on-time and on budget. We are so happy to be here!

Alicia M. Johnson, J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Legal Aid of Western Missouri