State of Downtown to illuminate plans for $800MM riverfront development

The Kansas City Current, in collaboration with Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development, and Port KC, unveiled plans in April for the next phase of its transformational development on the Missouri Riverfront in Downtown Kansas City. The project is due to break ground at the end of 2024, targeting a 2026 completion date.

The latest chapter in the evolution of Downtown Kansas City – the planned $800 million+ mixed-use district at Berkley Riverfront – will take center stage at the Downtown Council’s newest event, State of Downtown, on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The event will celebrate Downtown’s transformation from a single-use office district into a dynamic, mixed-use neighborhood animated by residents, visitors, and employees. The program will feature the latest data illustrating Downtown’s growth and recovery from the pandemic, as well as showcase the Downtown vibe through local art, live music, and more.

The State of Downtown will unfold at the all-new Origin Hotel Kansas City at Berkley Riverfront. The 118-room boutique hotel was built by Centric Construction Group, the presenting sponsor of the State of Downtown event.

Located on the Berkley Riverfront, Origin Hotel Kansas City is a fresh face in Downtown KC. The 118-room boutique hotel will play host to the Downtown Council’s first State of Downtown event on Wednesday. Nov. 20. Click here to learn more about the inaugural special event and its presenting sponsor, Centric.

“Being part of projects like the Origin Hotel, the nearby Two Birds One Stone beer garden, and the new Berkley Volleyball Courts embodies why we exist: to build cool places to live, work, and play,” said Tyler Harrelson, Centric’s vice president of business development. “These initiatives align perfectly with our values, our partnerships, and our commitment to the community we call home.” 

The inaugural State of Downtown features a slate of expert panelists who will examine plans for the $800 million+ riverfront development by Marquee Development and Palmer Square Capital Management. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year. 

State of Downtown panelists include:

  • Scott McCubbrey, Managing Director, Marquee Development, Chicago
  • Mukul Sharma, Managing Director / Portfolio Manager, Palmer Square Capital Management, Kansas City
  • Lynn Carlton, National Practice Leader for Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape, Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City. Carlton is a past chair of the DTC Board of Directors.
  • Gib Kerr, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield, Kansas City. Kerr will begin his term as chair of the DTC Board of Directors for 2024/25 on Thursday.

“When we reflect on our company’s goals, we measure success by our impact on the community,” said Centric’s Harrelson. “The impact these projects have had—and will continue to have—is profound. We are deeply honored to be part of the ongoing transformation of the riverfront, whose heart and soul are truly and uniquely Kansas City.”

State of Downtown – Schedule

  • 3:30 p.m. – Networking, complimentary food & cocktails, live music, 
  • 4:30 p.m. – Program including a market update highlighting Downtown KC’s growth & recovery and the panel discussion highlighting the new $800 million mixed-use district at Berkley Riverfront
  • 5:30 p.m. – Networking, complimentary food & cocktails, live music, local artists

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. 

The 2024 State of Downtown is presented by the Downtown Council of Kansas City, with support and leadership from Presenting Sponsor Centric and Platinum Sponsors Burns & McDonnell, JE Dunn Construction, and McCownGordon Construction.

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