Pulse Design Group pioneers virtual reality in healthcare architecture

Pulse Design Group pioneers virtual reality in healthcare architecture

The new and exciting industry of virtual reality is proving to hold tremendous potential for the future of entertainment, design, and the unthinkable. Here in Kansas City, a local architecture firm is pioneering the technology, becoming the first business in the area to take the tool to new heights.

QuikTrip bets on Lee's Summit with $15M investment

QuikTrip bets on Lee's Summit with $15M investment

The popular convenience store chain plans to capitalize on the growth in Lee's Summit with a $15 million investment. The City of Lee's Summit this week approved a plan for three "next generation" stores to be completed in 2017. The stores are 1,000 square feet larger than the average, and aim for an upscale experience that competes with coffee shops like Starbucks.

With inspiration from JC Nichols, ULI leaders discuss the 18-hour city

With inspiration from JC Nichols, ULI leaders discuss the 18-hour city

Leaders from across the globe descended upon Kansas City this week for The Nichols Forum, a two-day event exploring the opportunities and challenges in middle-tier cities and celebrating the legacy of legendary commercial and residential real estate developer and Kansas Citian J.C. Nichols.