AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown opens

The AC Hotel Kansas City (Mo.) Downtown has opened in the historic, 112-year-old Rialto Building following a $73 million renovation. Previously known as the Ozark National Life Insurance Building and United Missouri Bank, the 13-story hotel was renovated by Beechwood Pinnacle Hotels and now has 239 guestrooms and 11 suites.

By Jennifer Glatt

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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - "Inside the $82 million dollar deal"

By Steph Kukuljan

Amid the dust caking downtown’s vacant Chemical Building, John Campo Jr. felt inspiration spark.

The unique architectural details of the 127-year-old property at Eighth and Olive streets captured Campo’s attention as a potential redevelopment. Data highlighting St. Louis as a competitive hotel market — coupled with nearby blockbuster real estate developments — made it a done deal, he said.

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THE OUACHITA CITIZEN - “Monroe to host Rollin' on the Riverfront”

By the Ouachita Citizen

“The city of Monroe plans to host Rollin’ on the Riverfront at the Monroe River Market Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of Phase 2 of the strategic plan for redevelopment in downtown Monroe. This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and share their ideas for downtown.”

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MONROE NEWS-STAR - “Monroe Kids Help Design New Downtown Area Day Camp”

By Ian Robinson

“The City of Monroe and Campo Architects held a free interactive design camp Friday at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids got a chance to imagine the future of downtown through activities such as drawing, modeling building, and diagramming.”

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STATE OF THE CITY MONROE - “Phase 1 Master Plan Findings & Appendix”

By State of the City Monroe

“The completion of Phase 1 of the Downtown Monroe Master Plan is a true example of community-based economic development and placemaking. This plan will provide the foundation needed to make Downtown Monroe an even more exciting and inviting place for the community to gather and a true destination for visitors.”

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TULANE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - “AIA New Orleans 2021 Design Awards”

By Tulane School of Architecture

“Each year, the AIA New Orleans chapter celebrates the best of this region’s architecture, recognized in a broad range of architectural work, and inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice. In total, 12 different awards had Tulane School of Architecture affiliations.”

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