On March 10, 2025, KCPS hosted a community meeting regarding the reuse of the former Pershing School site. Three development teams shared proposals and KCPS staff noted community feedback. Please review the proposals and meeting notes/Q&A posted below. To provide your feedback on the proposals, please visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/pershing.

Proposal A - Exact Architects (mixed-use: housing/commercial)
Proposal B - Parker Communities/Petra (housing)
Proposal C - KCMO Water (green infrastructure)

Meeting Notes

Pershing At A Glance

Condition Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Historic Rating: 4 out of 5
Year Built: 1924/1927/1930/1953
Square Feet: 46,851
Acreage: 3.56
Zoning: R-2.5
Neighborhood: Blue Hills
Year Closed: 2009

Pershing Floor Plans
Pershing - KCMO CPD Comment Letter - 2022
Pershing Site Profile
Pershing Site Tour Summary
Pershing Reuse Assessment
Pershing 2011 Condition Assessment
Pershing 2006 Condition Assessment
Pershing Triennial Report