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Leawood approves BBN Architects master‑plan study for 90 Sixth and Lee; City Hall options remain under review
Summary
The Leawood Governing Board unanimously authorized a $39,240 agreement with BBN Architects to prepare a site master plan for the 90 Sixth and Lee property. The discussion centered on whether to include concepts that retain the former City Hall or assume its demolition; council members asked for itemized cost estimates to compare options.
The Leawood Governing Board on May 5 unanimously authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with BBN Architects not to exceed $39,240 to develop a site master plan for the 90 Sixth and Lee property.
Council members spent the bulk of the discussion on whether the study should include concepts that retain the former City Hall building, demolish it, or present hybrid options. Council members and advisory-board representatives recalled recommendations in earlier work sessions from the Arts Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and asked staff and the firm to clarify cost differences between demolition and restoration.
“This engagement will develop four different scenarios…
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