Historic Northeast Lofts
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Historic Northeast
Rooted in one of Kansas City's most vibrant neighborhoods.
A Neighborhood with Character
The Historic Northeast is a constellation of neighborhoods — Pendleton Heights, Lykins, Indian Mound, Sheffield, Independence Plaza. Historic Northeast Lofts sits at the center, a destination that belongs to all of them.
This is one of Kansas City's original neighborhoods — diverse, vibrant, and full of character. It's where families have put down roots for generations. Where locally owned businesses line Independence Avenue. Where community isn't a marketing term — it's something you can see and feel on every block.
Historic Northeast Lofts was shaped by this community from the start — designed to strengthen the neighborhood, not just sit in it.
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What's Nearby
Everything you need, right where you are.
Independence Ave Corridor
The cultural and commercial heart of the Historic Northeast, lined with locally owned restaurants, shops, and services.
Cliff Drive in autumn, winding through Northeast bluffs and parkland
Cliff Drive
A scenic historic boulevard winding through bluffs and parkland — one of Kansas City's most treasured green spaces.
Northeast Community Center exterior
Northeast Community Center
A neighborhood hub for recreation, youth programs, and community gatherings just minutes away.
Storefronts of locally owned Historic Northeast restaurants
Local Restaurants
Some of Kansas City's most celebrated independent restaurants, bakeries, and specialty food shops — a reflection of the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage.
RideKC 24 bus stop along the Independence Avenue corridor
RideKC 24 Bus Line
The 24 bus runs the Independence Avenue corridor today, connecting the Historic Northeast directly to downtown, the River Market, the East Bottoms, and the central business district.
Downtown Kansas City skyline viewed from the Northeast bluffs
Downtown KC
Just minutes from the Power & Light District, the Crossroads Arts District, and the city's major employment centers.
GETTING TO WORK
Live on the bus line. Skip the parking lot.
Historic Northeast Lofts sits directly on KCATA bus line 24 along Independence Avenue — Kansas City's planned Green Line BRT corridor connecting more than 40,000 service and manufacturing jobs across downtown, the central business district, and the East Bottoms.
Times below show your bus commute from the campus to each employer. Drive times are shown for context.
| Employer | Industry | Bus | Drive | Bike |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Custom Truck One Source 7701 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO | Manufacturing | 12 min RideKC 24 — same corridor, eastbound | 7 min | 14 min |
Federal Government (Downtown) Downtown Kansas City | Government | 20 min RideKC 24 → 4th & Main | 11 min | 15 min |
Power & Light District | Hospitality | 22 min RideKC 24 → 12th & Main | 12 min | 16 min |
KCPS Schools (district) | Education | 25 min RideKC 24 | 10 min | 15 min |
Children's Mercy Hospital 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO | Healthcare | 28 min RideKC 24 → transfer at 12th | 12 min | 22 min |
Hallmark Cards (HQ) 2501 McGee St, Kansas City, MO | Manufacturing | 32 min RideKC 24 → transfer | 13 min | 24 min |
Saint Luke's Health System (Plaza) | Healthcare | 35 min RideKC 24 → transfer | 14 min | 28 min |
Burns & McDonnell | Tech | 42 min RideKC 24 → transfer | 18 min | — |
Oracle Health (Cerner) | Tech | 50 min RideKC 24 → transfer | 17 min | 38 min |
University of Kansas Health System | Healthcare | 55 min RideKC 24 → transfer (cross-state) | 19 min | — |
Honeywell Aerospace Kansas City National Security Campus | Manufacturing | 65 min RideKC + KCI Connector | 22 min | — |
- Manufacturing
Custom Truck One Source
7701 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Bus
- 12m
- Drive
- 7m
- Bike
- 14m
RideKC 24 — same corridor, eastbound
- Government
Federal Government (Downtown)
Downtown Kansas City
- Bus
- 20m
- Drive
- 11m
- Bike
- 15m
RideKC 24 → 4th & Main
- Hospitality
Power & Light District
- Bus
- 22m
- Drive
- 12m
- Bike
- 16m
RideKC 24 → 12th & Main
- Education
KCPS Schools (district)
- Bus
- 25m
- Drive
- 10m
- Bike
- 15m
RideKC 24
- Healthcare
Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Bus
- 28m
- Drive
- 12m
- Bike
- 22m
RideKC 24 → transfer at 12th
- Manufacturing
Hallmark Cards (HQ)
2501 McGee St, Kansas City, MO
- Bus
- 32m
- Drive
- 13m
- Bike
- 24m
RideKC 24 → transfer
- Healthcare
Saint Luke's Health System (Plaza)
- Bus
- 35m
- Drive
- 14m
- Bike
- 28m
RideKC 24 → transfer
- Tech
Burns & McDonnell
- Bus
- 42m
- Drive
- 18m
- Bike
- —
RideKC 24 → transfer
- Tech
Oracle Health (Cerner)
- Bus
- 50m
- Drive
- 17m
- Bike
- 38m
RideKC 24 → transfer
- Healthcare
University of Kansas Health System
- Bus
- 55m
- Drive
- 19m
- Bike
- —
RideKC 24 → transfer (cross-state)
- Manufacturing
Honeywell Aerospace
Kansas City National Security Campus
- Bus
- 65m
- Drive
- 22m
- Bike
- —
RideKC + KCI Connector
RideKC fares apply. Visit ridekc.org for current pricing.
ALSO NEARBY
Schools and connections
Transit
- RideKC Route 24 — Independence Ave corridor, today
- Proposed Green Line BRT — pending KCATA and federal funding
Schools (KCPS)
- Gladstone Elementary
- James Elementary
- Northeast Middle School
- Northeast High School
- On-site: The Academy (ages 0-5)
INDEPENDENCE AVENUE CORRIDOR
Location
5401 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64123