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City Buys Historic Home for Downtown Future | Kansas City News
Merriam City Council just voted to buy a historic 1920s home on Merriam Drive — a strategic move to anchor future downtown development. Located at 536 Merriam Drive, the property sits near a planned “future entry point” and is part of a broader effort to revitalize the corridor. The city will pay $245,000 for the house plus an additional $45,000 to assist the seller with relocation costs. While no immediate plans exist for the house’s future, the purchase supports Merriam’s first downtown master plan in over 20 years — tackling aging infrastructure and flooding risks. Final details are…
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