Kansas City Housing & Labor
We cover housing, labor and infrastructure because these topics make up the foundation of our communities. Policy decisions impact how our city runs– from how we work to how we live. Rising rents and cost of living take a toll on our collective well-being and worsen inequality. We track these issues to hold decision makers accountable and explore solutions that ensure everyone has a fair shot at life in Kansas City.
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KEY STATS
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Kansas City has no low-barrier emergency shelters for Kansas City’s growing homeless population.
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Homelessness across the metro is 10% higher than five years ago. Experts cite rising rents and a lack of affordable housing.
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Renters pay an average of $1,193 for a one-bedroom apartment in Kansas City.
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Five real estate investment companies own 8,000 Kansas City area homes, meaning that KC home-buyers are bidding against mega-corporations.
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FROM THE ARCHIVE | LABOR
Missing the first rung: Entry-level job seekers in Kansas and Missouri feel hiring slowdown
Tenants unions gain ground across Missouri as renters fight for affordable housing
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FROM THE ARCHIVE | HOUSING
Priced out: KCPS eyes vacant historic school building for teacher housing in Brookside
Mayor Quinton Lucas proposes major rollback of Kansas City’s landmark affordable housing policy
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