Silicon Prairie Thrives in Downtown
Downtown is blossoming into a creative crossroads that beckons creative, innovative entrepreneurs – from start-ups to industry leaders; from high tech to high touch – building the kinds of businesses […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
Historic restorations provide a lift to 18th & Vine
The historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in greater Downtown Kansas City received some grand attention in the local news media today. Reporter Lynn Horsley wrote today’s lead story about […]
Newsweek names Mayor James one of the nation’s most innovative mayors
Congratulations to Mayor Sly James for being named one of the “Most Innovative Mayors” in the country by Newsweek Magazine. The Mayor is credited with shaping the entrepreneurial infrastructure that […]
Tax vote paves way for Downtown streetcar
At long last, Kansas City has voter-approved funding build a two-mile streetcar line through the heart of Downtown. Voting was completed last week. The city hopes to begin construction in […]
Downtown elementary school fills neighborhood need
“For the past 10 years, Kansas City has strived to turn downtown into a real neighborhood. The main ingredients were all there — new loft housing, a vibrant library, parks, cultural […]
MARC approves $17.7 million for Downtown streetcar
The City of Kansas City, Mo.’s mass transit future received a boost on Wednesday, Oct. 24 when the Mid-America Regional Council approved $17.7 million in federal funds for the City’s […]
Boston Globe believes Downtown KC’s ‘heritage is hip’
Downtown and Kansas City received some welcomed attention from The Boston Globe in its Sunday edition, Oct. 21 that is distributed to about half a million households. Reporter Robin Soslow clearly loved […]
LaunchKC to propel silicon prairie in Downtown
Kansas City has lift-off! Business and civic leaders gathered on Monday to introduce a new initiative that is designed to drive awareness and growth of the city’s flourishing information technology […]
Did you hear the one about the elephants walking down Grand?
Yep, and this one is not a joke. In celebration of the return of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returning to Downtown Kansas City and the Sprint […]
‘Phenomenal’ demand for Downtown housing sparks good & bad news
The demand for Downtown housing is at an all-time high — a reality that presents the Downtown Council with both welcome news and a huge challenge. After all, the number one […]
Downtown streetcar plan passes
Kansas City’s streetcar plan passed the test with Downtown voters yesterday, as they approved a special taxing district to help fund the project. According to today edition of The Kansas City […]
CID Ambassadors turn in an All Star performance
Safety Ambassadors hand out water near the DCID Kiosk in front of Municipal Auditorium at 13th and Central Streets As thousands of baseball fans and Kansas City visitors poured into […]