A Jazz District icon returns.
The Boone Theater project, located at 1701 E. 18th Street, is an exciting historic preservation venture reimagining the 1924 structure into an epicenter of high culture in Kansas City's Vine District.
The History Of Boone Theater.
The historically significant 18th and Vine Jazz District, a center of arts and culture in the city, has faced ongoing economic and sustainability challenges. The Boone Theater, a contributing structure to the District on both the Kansas City and National Register of Historic Places.
After being boarded up in the 1950’s, the theater sat unused and as such was in drastic need of restoration; the roof had nearly collapsed and was causing water damage. City leaders and local residents knew there was little time to save the structure. To increase the livability of the larger District, cultural venues, clubs, restaurants, and public spaces needed to be reconnected.
New anchors and points of attraction were needed to further the revitalization of the area and encourage new audiences, partners and venues to the area.
Our design approach: activating the community eco-system
Fostering design through culture.
Our approach considers a number of design factors, including:
Scale of buildings, streets, and open spaces,
long term flexibility of development to accommodate growth and evolution,
preservation of historic assets, and
design of streetscapes to create a walkable experience that connects major destinations with local businesses.
Pocket Park: compelling opportunities for outdoor experiences
bringing people and ideas together.
Dinner and a movie
Jazz & food pocket park
Art Hub + Incubator
Boone Theater will soon be home to a whole new outdoor experience for the 18th & Vine area offering curated movie showings, food, and art installations.
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