KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish
Companies is proud to announce the grand opening of Two Light
Luxury Apartments in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
Team members from The Cordish Companies and the Power & Light
District were joined by distinguished guests from the City,
community and business leaders, the U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development, as well as executives and team members
from JE Dunn Construction Company, lead project architect
Hord Coplan Macht, and interior
design firm RD Jones to celebrate the opening of the brand new
luxury residential tower last week. Two Light joins its sister
property, One Light Luxury Apartments, as the second new
construction high-rise apartment building in the last 50 years in
downtown Kansas City, MO.
One Light, which opened in the Power
& Light District in November
2015, reached 100 percent occupancy in less than five
months.
Since the opening of the nine city block Power & Light
District, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this
year, downtown Kansas City has
garnered national attention for its urban renaissance. The
transformation has included more than $10
billion in public and private development over the last ten
years, with more than 5,000 new apartment units and 1,900 hotel
keys in development, as well as a newly opened KC Streetcar line.
The Power & Light District, developed by The Cordish Companies,
is the most visited destination in the state of Missouri welcoming over 9 million visitors per
year.
"On behalf of my family and our entire team at The Cordish
Companies, we are excited to celebrate the grand opening of Two
Light Luxury Apartments and honored to continue to play a role in
the forward momentum of downtown Kansas
City," stated Blake Cordish,
Vice President of The Cordish Companies. "Like its sister property,
One Light, Two Light was designed to
rival the quality and amenities of any residential community in the
country. We are extremely proud of what we have delivered with Two
Light and know that it will be a vibrant addition to the Power
& Light District and the Kansas
City skyline for decades to come."
An Elevated Urban Living Experience for Downtown Kansas City
The 24-story, 296-unit building located at the corner of Grand
Boulevard and Truman Road in the Power & Light District adds
vibrant energy and 400+ residents to downtown Kansas City. Two Light features 18 floors of
1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and penthouse apartment homes; a seven-story
parking garage with 499 spaces; and 3,100 square feet of retail
space occupied by Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness.
Additionally, Two Light boasts over 16,000 square feet of indoor
and outdoor amenity space that rivals that of any luxury apartment
or condo building anywhere in the United
States including:
- An expansive outdoor amenity deck featuring an infinity edge
pool at the building's northwest edge, grilling stations, cabanas,
an indoor/outdoor bar and a belvedere floating sundeck overlooking
14th street
- An indoor heated pool and spa experience
- A demonstration kitchen
- Indoor/outdoor private event room
- Club room featuring a 120-inch big screen TV
- Quiet Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Conference Room
- A building sommelier
- 24-hour lobby attendant and full suite of concierge
services
"Two Light Luxury Apartments adds an exciting layer of 24/7
energy to the Power & Light District," stated Nick Benjamin, Vice President of Development and
Multifamily Housing for The Cordish Companies and Executive
Director of the Power & Light District. "Like One Light, Two Light was designed to offer a
luxury, amenity-rich lifestyle in an elevated urban environment.
Residents at Two Light will have access to exclusive,
top-of-the-line amenities, all within steps of the multiple dining,
entertainment and cultural offerings of the Power & Light
District and downtown."
Enhancing the Resident Experience Through Art
A celebration of the past, present and future of Kansas City, an extensive collection of
artwork at Two Light features locally-inspired murals, photography,
quotations, portraits and sculptures throughout the lobby, amenity
level, residential floors, as well as prominently on the exterior
of the building.
Memorable pieces within the amenity space include:
- A mural featuring a variety of caricatures of famous Kansas
Citians near the leasing offices painted by Kansas City artist David Terrill
- A striking image of a jazz player along the hallway between the
club room and the spa
- A large abstract mural, painted by local artist and
Kansas City Art Institute student
Colin Kettler
- A variety of images and quotes honoring Satchel Paige
Curated by nationally renowned interior designer Rebecca Jones, with the support of art
consultant Brenda Wood and
environmental graphics designer John
Lutz, additional pieces of the collection featured inside
the building include:
- Quotes from local legends like Satchel Paige and Harry Truman
- Excerpts from Ernest Hemingway's
"A Moveable Feast"
- Artistic portraits of famous Kansas Citians such as
Janelle Monae, Charlie Parker, Amelia
Earhart, Joan Crawford and
Walter Cronkite
- Hand-painted lyrics to "Kansas
City" by Count Basie embossed on a column
- A portrait of a famous Kansas Citian on every residential floor
greeting residents as they arrive home
Two major murals on the exterior of Two Light pay special
tribute to great people and moments in Kansas City's history.
The first major piece, completed by Kansas City-based muralist Alexander Austin on the north side of the
building, celebrates the history of the Negro Leagues and includes
Buck O'Neal, Satchel Paige and
Jackie Robinson among others.
More recently, a mural celebrating great Kansas City sports moments was unveiled on the
south side of the building. Several iconic athletes and moments are
featured on the mural such as Kansas City Chiefs' great
Len Dawson, Sporting Kansas City
Club's Matt Besler; Kansas City
Royals' World Series Ring and Union Station Celebration in 2015;
and Mario Chalmers "Shot Heard Round the World" from the
University of Kansas' NCAA Championship
win against Memphis in 2008.
An Innovative Approach to Downtown Residential Living
The Cordish Companies recently announced a new collaborative
workspace and amenity for Two Light residents and downtown
Kansas City – Spark KC.
Located within Two Light, Spark KC will offer an exciting
opportunity for co-living – a first for the Kansas City startup ecosystem and an
innovative approach to downtown residential living, allowing
members to live and collaborate within the same building.
Spark launched its initial venue in the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2016, welcoming
184 companies in its first two years of operations. Representing a
diverse community of entrepreneurial industries, Spark Baltimore
has been lauded by City and State officials as being an important
asset to Baltimore's Central
Business District, and an entrepreneurial hub for the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland.
Spark KC, set to open late 2018, will support the growing
Kansas City entrepreneurial
community, placing members within close proximity to hundreds of
successful businesses, dining options and entertainment within the
Power & Light District and downtown Kansas City.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four
generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past
ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader
in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment
Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private
Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments.
One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The
Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban
Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private
developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which
they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies'
prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world
famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City,
NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville,
KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition,
The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly
acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United
States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are
the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the
generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the
family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term
personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the
long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies
still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For
more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us
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About The Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant nine-block
neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that is
redefining the City from its skyline to its sidewalks. The District
links together the renovated Bartle Hall Convention Center, the new
Sprint Center, offices, hotels, entertainment, cultural
destinations and residential developments. The combination of
entertainment, shopping, nightlife and residential with the
District's imaginative and innovative design, has created an
intriguing 24/7 neighborhood. For more information,
visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com or www.facebook.com/KCPowerLightDistrict.
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