City seeks feedback on Community Improvement Districts
CID survey available through Aug. 28 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking at ways to improve policy related to Community Improvement Districts and wants to hear from you. […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
COVID-19 prompts renaissance in outdoor dining
Turning restaurants inside out in Downtown KC “… the need for outdoor public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we use urban spaces, especially those traditionally reserved […]
Art in the Loop opens season + Kauffman Center announcement
Art in the Loop to launch new season with virtual kickoff Make plans now to celebrate the 2020 Art in the Loop kickoff from the comfort of your personal space […]
Celebrate Independence Day via virtual concert + The Dish
Virtual 4th of July concert is set for Saturday Make plans to celebrate Independence Day in Downtown KC on Saturday evening with a virtual concert featuring a true KC original […]
Scoop – Facebook post touts CIDs as model of ‘community policing’
Facebook post sparks affection, attention for CID Ambassadors An extraordinary social media post on June 9 turned into a rousing and heartfelt show of support for the Downtown and River […]
Loews Hotel + relief funds still available + Mayor eases restrictions
Loew’s Hotel opens its doors in Downtown KC Loew’s Kansas City Hotel – the, spectacular Downtown convention hotel – officially opened its doors on Monday. “Loews is the first convention […]
Morning Scoop 5.26 – OK to outdoor dining + AltCap fund
Remember – Blood drive at The City Market 9a-2p Tuesday – City approves temporary guidelines for outdoor dining The City Council is making it easier for restaurants, bars and small […]
Morning Scoop 5.21 – Michael’s Clothing, Downtown is OPEN
From Spanish Flu to COVID-19, Michael’s marches on It’s fairly safe to say, Michael’s Fine Clothes for Men is the only Downtown retailer to have survived two pandemics, the Spanish […]
Morning Scoop – KCMO Small Business Relief Fund + OPEN for business
from … The Morning Scoop – Downtown Council of KCMO, May 6, 2020 Support Downtown retailers, restaurants As Downtown retailers and restaurants prepare to open their doors for shoppers and […]
Morning Scoop – KC Ballet introduces @Home viewing
from … The Morning Scoop – Downtown Council of KCMO, April 23, 2020 KCBallet@Home begins Friday with ‘The Uneven’ The Kansas City Ballet has pivoted from live performances for the time being, […]
Morning Scoop – Fed introduces new lending program + support for restaurants
from … The Morning Scoop – Downtown Council of KCMO, April 21, 2020 KC Carryout Crew supports Downtown area restaurants Belly up to the curbside, my friends. Step right up. […]
Morning Scoop – Stay At Home Order extended to May 15
from … The Morning Scoop – Downtown Council of KCMO, April 17, 2020 Mayor extends Stay-At-Home Order to May 15 Mayor Quinton Lucas extended his “Stay at Home” […]