Zona Rosa (Kansas City, Missouri)

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| location = 8640 N. Dixson Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri

| opening_date = 2004

| developer = Steiner & Associates

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| number_of_anchors = 2

| floor_area = {{convert|1000000|sqft|m2}}

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| publictransit = {{rint|bus|1}} RideKC

| website = {{URL|zonarosa.com}}

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Zona Rosa is an approximately {{convert|1000,000|sqft|m2}}, mixed-use lifestyle center located in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri.{{cite web |title=Zona Rosa to begin multimillion-dollar redevelopment this fall in the Northland |url=https://fox4kc.com/news/zona-rosa-to-begin-multimillion-dollar-redevelopment-this-fall-in-the-northland/ |website=FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV {{!}} News, Weather, Sports |date=14 September 2020}} The project opened in 2004 and was expanded by an additional {{convert|500000|sqft|m2}} starting in 2008, including the addition of Dillard's, which moved from Metro North Mall. Zona Rosa was developed by Steiner+Associates, known for the Easton Town Center development in Columbus, Ohio. It is currently anchored by Old Navy, Barnes & Noble and Dillard's.{{cite web |last1=Foley |first1=Ivan |title=Newly-renovated area ready for grand opening |url=https://plattecountylandmark.com/2021/09/17/newly-renovated-area-ready-for-grand-opening/ |website=The Platte County Landmark Newspaper |date=17 September 2021}}

Zona Rosa is currently managed by Trademark Property based in Fort Worth, TX.{{cite web |title=New management for Zona Rosa |url=http://www.plattecountycitizen.com/theplattecountycitizen/new-management-for-zona-rosa1992018 |website=The Platte County Citizen |date=19 September 2018}}

History

Zona Rosa was conceptualized as Kansas City's inaugural urban town center, designed to create a pedestrian-friendly environment, at its inception, the development boasted 30 stores and restaurants, a number that has since burgeoned to 140 retail spaces.{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Joyce |title=Zona rosa new owners? |url=https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article133981279.html |website=The Kansas City Star}}

Named after an urban shopping district of the same name in Mexico City, Zona Rosa was spearheaded by Steiner + Associates Inc. and Mall Properties Inc. (now known as Olshan Properties).{{cite web |last1=Grumke |first1=Andrew |title=New owner of Zona Rosa already is making changes to shopping center |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2018/10/26/new-owner-of-zona-rosa-already-is-making-changes.html |website=www.bizjournals.com}}

Features

Zona Rosa, situated on 93 acres near Interstate 29 and Barry Road, serves as Kansas City's inaugural urban town center. Designed to evoke the ambiance of a traditional town square, it integrates mixed-use spaces with outdoor public areas. The development has revived Kansas City's holiday traditions, featuring annual displays of illuminated crowns reminiscent of those from the 1950s.{{Cite web |title=Zona Rosa celebrates 10 years of mixed-use success in ... |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2014/05/12/zona-rosa-celebrates-10-years-of-mixed-use-success.html |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}

With an initial launch comprising 30 stores and restaurants, the $200 million project has expanded to encompass 140 retail spaces across 1 million square feet. The site mixed retail, office, and residential facilities, drawing in 10 million visitors annually and generating substantial sales revenue.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Joyce |title=Northland’s Zona Rosa is for sale |url=https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article74074402.html |website=Kansas City Star}}