Kansas City is about to get TWO new rooftop bars… and honestly, we’ve been overdue for more rooftop spots for a while. 🍸🌆
Both projects are coming from local developer Zach Molzer and partners.
First up is Soca, opening August 1 on top of the Aladdin redevelopment.
This one’s tiny, around 30 seats, with more of an intimate cocktail bar feel. From everything I’ve heard, this will probably become one of the toughest reservations to land in KC, especially with views overlooking downtown, the Crossroads, and the Kauffman Center.
Then there’s Bar Phoebe opening in June in the East Crossroads atop the Holtman Building.
Completely different vibe. Bigger space, 200+ capacity, full menu, and more of a social rooftop setup with skyline views in every direction.
But the concept is what really stands out.
The bar is named after Phoebe Jane Ess, an early Kansas City women’s rights activist who was openly Pro-Prohibition. So the whole place is built as a modern tribute to that history, a little rebellious and very KC.
And honestly… between these two spots, it feels like Kansas City’s finally starting to catch up on the rooftop bar scene.
Which one are you most excited for? 👀
#TheKCScene #TheKCScene #KC
Opened in 1931, Highland Park Village was a real estate revolution: it was the first planned shopping center in the United States where stores faced inward toward a central parking lot rather than out toward the street. This “town square” concept, designed in a Mediterranean Spanish style, transformed the surrounding prairie into one of the most exclusive and valuable residential enclaves in the country.
Real Estate Value: Highland Park remains the pinnacle of North Texas real estate, consistently commanding some of the highest price-per-square-foot values in the state.
Residential Value: As of mid-2026, the median list price for homes in Highland Park is approximately $4.7 million. While the broader Dallas market has seen steady growth, Highland Park’s extreme scarcity keeps it in a “holding steady” phase with very low inventory.
Commercial Value: The “Village” itself is essentially a trophy asset. While it rarely trades hands having been owned by the Washburne and Summers families since 2009 its estimated value is in the high hundreds of millions. Commercial retail spaces in this corridor have seen a 13% value increase over the last year, driven by its status as a premier luxury destination.
#realestate #realestateinvestor #dallastx #highlandpark #texasrealestate
Telling the stories this generation needs to hear. 25-Year-Old Zach Molzer and his 2 partners are developing over $50M of real estate projects in the Kansas City Area. Today I had the pleasure to sit down with Zach in the Aladdin Building and hear his story. “Why not do a project for millions when it’s mostly the same tasks as renovating small homes” says Zach. His story is a true example of going big or go home in entrepreneurship. Stay tuned and subscribe to the podcast in my bio to see the full episode.
Kansas City’s Molzer Development just bought the Advanced Thresher Building in the West Bottoms, a 1905 warehouse with one of the largest elevators in the state.
#KCTV #kctv5 #kanascity #kc #fyp @molzerdevelopment
The century-old Aladdin Hotel is months away from reopening as luxury studios, and they’re offering hard hat tours right now! 👷♀️
#KCTV #kctv5 #kanascity #hotel #kc @molzerdevelopment
Without the generous support of our sponsors, not only would we be unable to put together the Folly Frolic with such amazing talent, but we wouldn’t be able to sustain the Kansas City legacy that is the Folly Theater. Sponsors help us maintain the historic building, provide programming featuring diverse performers, and sustain the longest-running Jazz series in Kansas City. ✨
This year's patron party will be hosted before the performance at the newly renovated by Molzer Development, historic Aladdin just around the corner from us! These sponsorships will also score you an astonishing seat for Bernadette Peters. 🎶
Learn more about our sponsorship levels at /fundraisers/folly-frolic-benefit-concert/
Introducing the LaborTech Studio!
The future of LaborTech Solutions.
Located at the Holtman Building in the East Crossroads in KCMO.
Build out complete this Summer.
The Aladdin is one of the historic structures that has long shaped Kansas City’s skyline. Upon completion, the building will provide 122 new residential apartment units adjacent to Barney Allis Plaza, bringing new life to downtown Kansas City.
