Parade Park

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Parade Park Homes is one of the nation’s first Black-owned housing cooperatives and holds deep roots in Kansas City’s history. Today, it is entering a new chapter of revitalization. Twelfth Street Heritage and Flaherty & Collins is proud to be leading the development, working closely with community members to restore and reimagine this beloved neighborhood.

Our vision for Parade Park is grounded in preserving its legacy while creating high-quality, affordable housing that supports current and future residents. This transformation is more than construction, it’s about building trust, restoring pride and creating long-term stability for families who call Parade Park home.

As progress continues, we remain committed to transparency, collaboration and community-led change. Together, we are honoring the past while building a brighter future.

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Recent Update

January 1, 2026

We want to acknowledge and take seriously the concern surrounding recent fires at the former Parade Park site. We understand why these incidents are alarming, and the safety of firefighters, first responders, and the surrounding community matters deeply to us.

As of October 2025, all residents have been fully relocated and no one is currently living on the property. On December 9, the project was awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME funds), which triggered mandatory Housing and Urban Development (HUD) review and clearance periods.

During this time, we are legally prohibited from beginning demolition or disturbing the site. Parade Park is a complex redevelopment supported by city, state, and federal funding, which carries strict regulatory requirements. Proceeding without clearance would result in the loss of critical funding.

At this time, the demolition process is expected to start at the end of January 2026, beginning with abatement. In the interim, the site continues to be closely monitored and the following measures have been put in place:

  • Increased patrols

  • Site monitoring by drone and tower cameras with real-time access to security personnel

  • Increased detection and response measures for on-site enforcement

We remain responsive and engaged with public safety officials, and share the urgency to see this site secured and demolished as quickly as legally possible. Our commitment is to move forward immediately once clearance is granted and to deliver the safe, high-quality housing this historic community deserves.

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