Revitalized Downtown KC draws millions more visitors
Attendance at the leading 15 attractions in Downtown Kansas City soared by millions over the last 10 years, according to research by the Downtown Council. Thanks to a significant investment in […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
Downtown to host MLS All Star fan festivities beginning Saturday
The Power & Light District will be at the heart of fan festivities for Major League Soccer this weekend and next week, as the 2013 MLS All Star Game comes to Kansas City. Centered at the […]
KC streetcar leaders select firm to build the new system
“One step forward and one step sideways.” That was how The Kansas City Star on Wednesday described this week’s progress on the Downtown streetcar project. “On one hand, the city opened bids and […]
Panel to put spotlight on Downtown housing
Downtown Council leaders will take center stage on Wednesday, as The Kansas City Club plays host to a panel discussion on the Downtown Housing Initiative. Tom Trabon, Bob Langenkamp and Sean O’Byrne will […]
Makers, Fringers, fireworks and, aargh, them pirates; what’s hot in July
Fireworks, What the Fringe!, inventors and,, oh, those pesky pirates. July begins to heat up early in Downtown this weekend with the Maker Faire at Union Station. Maker Faire is the Greatest […]
$20 million pledge lights the way for UMKC Downtown Arts Campus
The UMKC Downtown Campus for the Arts took 20 million steps closer to reality today. The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation today announced a pledge of $20 million toward the creation of a Downtown Campus for […]
Halls to expand its footprint in Downtown; will close Plaza location
In a striking retail realignment, Halls announced that it will close its longtime Country Club Plaza store and consolidate it with a relocated and expanded Crown Center store located in Downtown Kansas City, The Kansas City Star reported recently. […]
Esquire tabs three Downtown bars for national kudos
Three of Downtown’s favorites watering holes have been selected by Esquire magazine or its list of Best Bars in America 2013. Two of the three — Harry’s Country Club in the River Market and Manifesto in the […]
Fashionistas prepare to strut their stuff on West 18th Street
Ahhh summertime in Downtown Kansas City. Things are about to heat up in the arts, entertainment and cultural scene. The 13th annual West 18th Street Fashion Show, set for Saturday, June […]
KCPT shines its spotlight on Crossroads Academy
One of Downtown Kansas City’s newest shining stars, the Crossroads Academy elementary charter school, is basking in the media spotlight this month. KCPT, Kansas City’s public television channel, is airing an eight-minute feature […]
RMCID celebrates anniversary; steps up in role in public improvements
Employees of the River Market Community Improvement District took time out recently to celebrate a major milestone in the life of Downtown Kansas City. The Downtown CID celebrated its 10 anniversary in […]
DCSC: Juggernaut of care for homeless & hungry
The Downtown Community Services Center in Downtown Kansas City recently reached milestones with reStart and the Kansas City Community Kitchen at its humble home at 8th & Paseo. reStart, the DCSC’s first tenant, marks […]