UMusic Hotel to Rise in Downtown KC | Kansas City News

Downtown’s getting a musical makeover as developers break ground on the historic Scarritt Building, transforming it into a UMusic Hotel with 169 rooms, a performance space, recording studio, and rooftop pool—all connected to a new 309-unit residential tower. Located near Power & Light and T-Mobile Center, this project celebrates KC’s rich music heritage while positioning the city as a forward-thinking cultural hub. Former City Manager Brian Platt is leading the charge, and with city incentives already secured, the development is poised to become a major destination—following UMusic’s successful Madrid launch and spotlighting Kansas City’s vibrant growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c905a948d007fbcb