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The area remains clear for walking at the moment but might not much longer

New construction project continues at Roo Plaza

Robert Stone, Staff Writer
February 28, 2026

Construction continues for a new Roo Plaza lighting project on 51st Street and is expected to continue into March.    The project, being done by the contractor Nabholz Construction, is expected to be completed by mid-March. There will be intermittent accessibility delays,...

Colorful chairs at Roo Plaza.

Roo Plaza’s first full year is here

Robert Stone, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025

  The recently opened Roo Plaza has received mixed reviews in the new school year. Many students and community members are enjoying it, but not everyone is happy.      The area, a recently closed-to-cars stretch of East 51st Street, is one of the busiest on campus,...

Chancellor Mauli Agrawal poses with Kasey the Kangaroo and UMKC cheerleaders.

Roo Plaza opens with a vibrant celebration

Brenna Oxley, Intern
April 21, 2025

  UMKC hosted a party on Tuesday, April 15 to celebrate the opening of Roo Plaza.   The new gathering space on 51st Street between Cherry Street and Rockhill Road opened months after UMKC shut off vehicular traffic. The redesign was created to help students have a place...

New chairs and art covers 51st Street, near the Student Union.

UMKC works to transform 51st Street into the “Roo Plaza”

Xavier Walker, Intern
April 11, 2025

  Major construction is taking place at the UMKC campus, at 51st Street between Cherry Street and Rockhill. Near the center of campus, 51st Street road is closed to incoming cars, open only to pedestrian traffic due to incoming developments.    UMKC plans to turn 51st...

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