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Landmarks commission recommends demolition of two fire-damaged Parkwood-area buildings
Summary
The Kansas City, Kansas Landmarks Commission voted 5–0 to forward certificates of appropriateness recommending demolition of two fire‑damaged, long‑vacant structures in the environs of the Parkwood Historic District at 933 and 1015 Quindaro Boulevard, following staff safety assessments and neighbor concerns.
The Kansas City, Kansas Landmarks Commission voted unanimously to approve petitions recommending demolition of two fire-damaged, vacant buildings in the environs of the Parkwood Historic District at 933 and 1015 Quindaro Boulevard.
Staff historic preservationist Randy Greaves told the commission that both properties have extensive fire damage and long-standing vacancy: the 933 Quindaro property was listed as vacant and unfit since 2021 and sustained fire damage in 2025. Greaves said owners produced building plans but did not submit a formal application in time, so the Unified Government moved forward with demolition petitions on public‑safety grounds and recommended approval. "This structure received damage in a fire sometime ago ... it's been posted on multiple times," Greaves said.
Neighbors who spoke at the meeting supported removing hazardous…
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