The Rochester, Community Builders of Kansas City’s first-of-its-kind development east of Prospect, is taking application for its 64 units now. “The Rochester brings a residential option to this corridor that previously did not exist,” said Emmet Pierson, Jr., president and CEO of CBKC. “The 81,400-square-foot, $12.6 million project adds another [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City was recently awarded Missouri Housing Development Commission low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) for a substantial $8.8 million renovation of its Twin Elms retirement community. Located at 41st Street and The Paseo, Twin Elms Senior Housing Complex fills an overwhelming need for affordable senior housing in [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC)’s newest tenant at The Shops on Blue Parkway, Black Leaders Advancing Quality Urban Education Kansas City (BLAQUE KC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)4, organization committed to improving the academic, economic, social, emotional and life outcomes of African American children in public schools. Its driving tenets [...]
On Saturday, May 21, Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC), in partnership with the Missouri Black Legislative Caucus, hosted its first ever Urban Bus Tour to showcase its recent developments to stakeholders. About 50 residents, neighborhood and civic leaders including Missouri State Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove and CBKC staff met [...]
EastPointe Realty, the full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in property management and wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Builders of Kansas City, has experienced growth and expansion in the 18 months since its founding. The firm, which serves both the commercial and multi-family markets, has added St. Louis to its geographic [...]
Having a bank account, or being banked, provides many benefits: bank accounts are safer, more convenient and cost less than other ways of accessing cash like cashier’s checks and check cashing services. Studies have shown that being unbanked or underbanked is associated with poor saving behavior, poor financial planning and [...]
In December 2021, Community Builders of Kansas City became the owner of the Sun Fresh Market in the Linwood Shopping Center located at 3110 Wabash. The acquisition is in keeping with CBKC’s mission to ensure accessibility of quality food in the urban core, “We will continue to do whatever it [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) is preparing to close on construction financing for the complete renovation of The Cleveland, the $12.6 million project will combine Mt. Cleveland Heights and Mt. Cleveland Townhomes into one project. The outcomes will include modernization of 80 residential units and the new construction of [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City staff stayed busy in 2021 impacting underserved neighborhoods through community health and culture events as well as development projects that are transforming the landscape of the urban core. Through CBKC-hosted programs, more than 17,000 people were vaccinated; over 2,000 adults and children received free groceries, [...]
When Community Builders of Kansas City partners with an organization it often is to assist in advancing that organization’s cause. In Colliers Kansas City, CBKC has found a partner that understands, appreciates and works with us to advance our mission while doing exceptional work in the commercial leasing and property [...]