Downtown KC to celebrate 816 Day on Wednesday (8/16)
816 Day is named after the city’s area code and takes place yearly on August 16th. On this date in 2018, Mayor Sly James signed Resolution 180592 to celebrate the […]
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Urban Hero: Spotlight on Lisa Peña, Urban Hikes KC
Since 2005, the Downtown Council has recognized more than 100 small businesses and individuals as Urban Heroes, people who are passionate about making the urban community a more vibrant place […]
KC Streetcar track repairs, road closures to be featured on Up To Date
Gerend to discuss KC Streetcar track repairs, expansion plans on KCUR 89.3 Tom Gerend, executive director of the KC Streetcar Authority, will be featured @KCURUpToDate on Wednesday to provide updates […]
Buck O’Neil Bridge work to reduce I-70 to ONE LANE in each direction on Tuesday
Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will CLOSE the right lane of both eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 at Broadway Blvd. beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, […]
KC Streetcar track repairs expected to continue through July
Track repairs on the Main Street Bridge over I-670 continued over the weekend, and are estimated to last an estimated two to three weeks. Donna Mandelbaum, communications and marketing director […]
Garment District Place will be groovin’ on Wednesday
Garment District Grooves is your opportunity to grab some lunch and listen to live jazz with Stan Kessler & Friends in a quaint urban park from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
South Loop Project in 3 easy pieces: Presentation + survey + news coverage
South Loop Project – the proposed urban park over I-670 in the heart of Downtown – captured the public spotlight during a community gathering last week at the Power & Light District. Click here to watch the presentation and take the survey (until April 25.)
Downtown Council Member Spotlight: Generator Studio
Generator Studio is having a moment. The Downtown KC architecture and interior design firm is creating the world’s first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional sports team. The $117M KC Current stadium will open next March. Learn more in this Member Spotlight.
South Loop Project public meeting set for Tuesday
Make plans to attend the second public meeting on the proposed South Loop Project on Tuesday evening, April 11. Attendees will review initial design concepts based on more than 1,500 survey responses regarding preferred Downtown park amenities.
Downtown Council to honor Mike Burke with Kirk Civic Leader Award
The Downtown Council of Kansas City will honor the legacy of Mike Burke with the 2023 J. Philip Kirk Jr. Award in Recognition of Community Vision and Downtown Stewardship at its Annual Luncheon on Friday, April 14.
South Loop Project plans 2nd public meeting
You are invited to participate in the second public meeting on the proposed South Loop Project on Tuesday, April 11. Attendees may review initial design concepts based on more than 1,500 survey responses about preferred Downtown park amenities.
South Loop Project: There’s still time to share your thoughts online
There’s still time to share your thoughts online about the South Loop Project in Downtown KC. Survey window is open until 5 p.m. Monday.