Kansas City Targets Blighted Robandee | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Kansas City is suing to take control of the blighted Robandee Shopping Center, filing a petition to appoint a receiver who can demolish, sell, or rebuild the fire-damaged, trash-strewn site — a longtime community eyesore that council member Darrell Curls says drove his campaign. With a roof, electrical system, and safety issues deemed critical, the city’s legal move follows a prior notice to the owner, with court proceedings set for November fifth. Despite the legal action, redevelopment interest is high — including local and Texas-based teams — with community input central to the selection…