[2] Since 2019, following finalized plans for a streetcar extension from Union Station to University of Missouri–Kansas City, there has been new real estate development along Main Street.

Nelson and Meyer planned an extension of City Beautiful movement with naturalistic landscaping, open parkland, native stone fencing, and curved roadways lined with elm trees.

[6] Framed by Nelson's baronial mansion, Oak Hall, and August Meyer’s palace, Marburg on Warwick Boulevard, Southmoreland has evolved into an eclectic mix of Colonial Revival mansions, Arts & Crafts style homes, and Colonnade luxury apartment buildings, many with native limestone accents.

[2] In the early 20th century, a streetcar line was built between Downtown Kansas City and the neighborhood, which began to attract working-class families, so some of the larger mansions were converted into apartments.

[9] Since 2019, the neighborhood has attracted real estate development interest following the announced expansion of the KC Streetcar, which will extend from Union Station to the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), on the perimeter of Southmoreland.