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| DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use urban center in Kansas City's booming Northland, Zona Rosa offers more than 80 shopping, dining and entertainment options in a nostalgic downtown setting. In 2008, the district will nearly double in size-adding almost 500,000 square feet of retail, office and residential space for its $200 million Phase II development. |
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| ADDRESS: I-29 and Barry Road, Kansas City, Mo. |
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| LOCATION: Five minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. |
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| PHONE: 816-587-8180 |
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| WEB SITE: www.zonarosa.com |
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- More than 50 shops, from familiar national names to local specialty boutiques.
- The 30,000-square-foot Majestic Theater complex features a comedy club, a high-end martini bar, a café and a three-screen luxury movie theatre.
- Zona Rosa hosts a summer jazz concert series, a farmer's market and other community events throughout the year.
- Old-fashioned phone booths, iron street lamps and wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks support the downtown ambience.
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| HOURS: Regular shopping hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Visit the Web site for individual merchant hours. |
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| ADMISSION: Free. |
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| ANNUAL ATTENDANCE: More than 6 million in 2005. |
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| HISTORY: Zona Rosa's first phase opened in Kansas City's Northland in May 2005. Its developer, Steiner + Associates, specializes in the development of urban town centers. The Columbus, Ohio-based company has developed similar projects in Texas, Virginia and Philadelphia. |
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| WHERE TO GET LUNCH: Whether they're seeking a snack or looking for a fine-dining experience, guests at Zona Rosa can choose from a diverse line-up. A few Kansas City favorites-such as Hereford House, Tomfooleries and O'Dowd's Little Dublin Irish Pub-share the development with a variety of national restaurants including Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy, Mimi's Café and Ted's Montana Grill. |
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| WHAT'S NEARBY: In addition to KCI Airport, Kansas City's impressive slate of casinos and amusement parks are only a short drive away. Several hoteliers are also close, and many offer shuttle service to and from Zona Rosa. |
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| WHAT'S NEW: Zona Rosa will welcome an additional 500,000 square feet of retail space in 2008 -- anchored by a Dillard's department store that will stretch three levels. |
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| HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Kids can splash around in the Town Square's large whimsical fountain or climb on the gigantic fruit in the children's play area. |
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| DID YOU KNOW: The district was named after a long-standing urban shopping center in Mexico. The original Zona Rosa served as a community center for more than 100 years. |
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DRIVING THERE: From the south: From I-35 North, take the Broadway Bridge (Hwy 169) across the Missouri River to I-29 North. Take the Barry Road exit and turn left (west). Take a right into Zona Rosa.
From the north: Travel south on I-29 to the Barry Road exit. Turn right (west) and then take another right into Zona Rosa
From the east: Travel west on I-70 to I-435 North. Take Hwy 152 West to I-29 South. Exit immediately at Barry Road. Turn right (west) and then take another right into Zona Rosa.
From the west: Travel east on I-70 to I-635 North. Take I-29 N to the Barry Road exit. Turn left (west) and then turn right into Zona Rosa.
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| PARKING: Two parking garages and other large surface lots offer free parking to visitors. On the district's main boulevards, several metered spots are available. Proceeds benefit local charities. |
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| PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT: Megan Neher, public relations consultant, at 913-599-5539 or megan@mnpr.biz. |
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