25 min

Jake Fesi of Flying Truss LLC: Reviving an Historic Bridge Banking on KC

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On this episode of Banking on KC, Jake Fesi, the Engagement Manager at Rock Island Bridge, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the historic Rock Island Bridge is being repurposed into a groundbreaking entertainment district, the collaboration that made it possible and its anticipated effects on Kansas City's landscape. 
Tune in to discover:
The origins and evolution of the Rock Island Bridge project from a casual joke to a landmark entertainment district. How the project embodies a unique blend of public, private and philanthropic efforts to bring the vision to life. The challenges and creative solutions involved in maintaining the historical integrity of the bridge while adapting it for modern use. The impact of the Rock Island Bridge on the local community, including economic development, outdoor recreation, and connecting the two Kansas Cities. Future aspirations for the Rock Island Bridge and its role in inspiring similar projects around the country. Country Club Bank–Member FDIC

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jake Fesi, the Engagement Manager at Rock Island Bridge, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the historic Rock Island Bridge is being repurposed into a groundbreaking entertainment district, the collaboration that made it possible and its anticipated effects on Kansas City's landscape. 
Tune in to discover:
The origins and evolution of the Rock Island Bridge project from a casual joke to a landmark entertainment district. How the project embodies a unique blend of public, private and philanthropic efforts to bring the vision to life. The challenges and creative solutions involved in maintaining the historical integrity of the bridge while adapting it for modern use. The impact of the Rock Island Bridge on the local community, including economic development, outdoor recreation, and connecting the two Kansas Cities. Future aspirations for the Rock Island Bridge and its role in inspiring similar projects around the country. Country Club Bank–Member FDIC

25 min