Travis Meier
@TravisMeierKC
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Reporter for Axios Kansas City. Journalism, mountain biking, saxophone, coffee. Ideas + opinions are my own.
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Joined August 2015
Two thoughts on the Chiefs after trouncing the Ravens: 1. All the people saying we were witnessing the end of the Chiefs have been outed as having no clue what they're talking about 2. It's a little disconcerting that all it took to go from bad to good was one player returning.
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I'm not normally a political reporter, but this one has big ramifications for #KansasCity. Got another one coming out tomorrow about the special session's other goal: making it harder for voters to pass laws. https://t.co/O75nZvXfqB
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The redistricting effort could break up Kansas City's strong Democratic district and create another Republican seat in Congress.
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Fascinating partnership and use case for using AI in a highly public-facing implementation. Thanks for sharing, Mr. Mayor, and looking forward to seeing how this works out.
While our people and their good judgment will always be the front lines of our work, AI as a tool can help deliver more efficient solutions and follow-up to our residents, so that we can better solve everyday concerns. Proud of our work w/@BloombergDotOrg
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https://t.co/R5lrDgj8HQ 👀 today in news…
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Crowds formed to watch "Ted Lasso" filming in Kansas City.
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So 582 people downtown KC said that Chick-fil-A was one of the top retail choices they want to move in — and now it has. Wondering if the other 32,000 people feel the same? 👀 #kansascity #ChickfilA
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Chick-fil-A's first foray into Kansas City's urban core will depend on traffic over the trial period.
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Was happy to get an interview with the GM at Two Birds One Stone shortly after they announced their opening date - this is going to be huge for the riverfront!
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Two Birds One Stone is the latest addition to the massive riverfront redevelopment supercharged by CPKC stadium.
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🚨 Exclusive look at the Live Nation amphitheater going up in Riverside to kick off Axios Kansas City
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The $135 million project is Kansas City's biggest live music investment in almost two decades.
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First issue of Axios Kansas City is live! You'd have gotten it in your inbox if you subscribed (you still can 👀)
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Get smarter, faster on what matters in Kansas City with Travis Meier and Abbey Higginbotham.
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Really proud of this one: Women's sports bars are springing up in multiple cities, growing from one to 11 in just three years. #womenssports #prosports #sportsbars
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Women's sports are surging in popularity, but owners still struggle for funding.
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"He had an energy and a spirit about him, but he was quiet and humble," interim Sporting KC manager Kerry Zavagnin tells Axios. #gadikinda #sportingkc
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"He had an energy and a spirit about him," interim Sporting KC manager Kerry Zavagnin tells Axios.
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Axios Kansas City is live! Go check out my first story and subscribe to our newsletter, launching June 2!
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While art museums in other major cities are charging high prices, Kansas City's flagship institution remains accessible to all.
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Mizzou beats Iowa in the Music City Bowl! 27-24! As a Missouri grad, former Marching Mizzou drum major, and lifelong Hawkeye hater, I’m very happy :D #miz #musiccitybowl
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Kansas City has $2.5 BILLION of development breaking ground over the next 6 months! Here are 10 of my favorites (in no particular order, all numbers subject to change, a🧵):
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These surface lots truly are a cancer on our most valuable real estate. But policy change could potentially turn this problem on its head. Great article in The Washington Post by @TravisMeierKC.
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These micro wastelands drain the life from cities. It’s time we imagine better.
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Me: Sometimes when I hear the word “orange,” my brain rhymes it with “door hinge." Dayten: Also, there’s a hill in Wales called “Blorenge.” Checks. Yep.
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Ngl the @kcstreetcar's move to Apple Maps + Google Maps is pro level. Whoever did that - I applaud you!
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To be fair, they announced they're planning to expand the South Loop park from Grand all the way through Locust, which is cool.
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On the name, Kauffman Stadium: "We're going to evaluate naming rights, but we'll try to keep the name Kauffman in there somehow."
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