Downtown Ballpark District - Best Choice for Region

Downtown Ballpark District – Best Choice for Region

Where should the Royals play baseball? Last year, the debate was whether to stay at Kauffman Stadium or move to a new ballpark downtown. This year, however, it’s a whole new discussion. With the Royals’ unequivocal decision to vacate Kauffman when their lease expires in 2031, the narrative has shifted. The question now is whether the Royals should build a new stadium downtown or move to Kansas. We are at a critical point in our effort to retain the Royals in Kansas City, Missouri, and to build an iconic new stadium and mixed-use ballpark district in our revitalized downtown.
Dynamic speaker will be delivering the keynote at this year's Annual Luncheon

Dynamic speaker will be delivering the keynote at this year’s Annual Luncheon

The Downtown Council is thrilled to announce that Mallory Brown, a renowned Human Connection Expert, will be our keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Luncheon on Friday, April 11th. Mallory is an adventure traveler, documentary filmmaker, and global humanitarian who has dedicated her life to connecting communities through impactful stories. In her keynote, she will draw upon her global experiences to highlight the significance of community-driven progress and illustrate how this approach can bolster initiatives taking place in Kansas City.

20-year ¼ cent, Kansas City, MO Public Safety Sales Tax extension unanimously endorsed by Downtown Council

The Downtown Council, along with the Downtown and River Market Community Improvement Districts, have continued to prioritize a focus on crime and safety with our city and community partners. From our dialogue with leadership from the city, Kansas City Police Department, the County Prosecutor’s office, and downtown stakeholders, we have seen a renewed focus on adding resources to impact this issue. One of the key components in how this issue is addressed has been the need for a municipal rehabilitation and detention center. The Downtown Council’s board was pleased to endorse the city’s desire to extend a quarter-cent sales tax for public safety to build such a new facility.
Downtown Council unanimously endorses $474 Kansas City Public School District’s General Obligation (GO) Bonds

Downtown Council unanimously endorses $474 Kansas City Public School District’s General Obligation (GO) Bonds

The Downtown Council Board of Directors, at the January board meeting, voted unanimously to endorse the $474M GO Bond campaign to renovate buildings and make facility improvements for the Kansas City Public School District. If passed, KCPS would receive $424M and 9 charter schools would receive $50M. Voting will take place on April 8, 2025. If passed, the bond would cost taxpayers 64 cents/day for homes valued at $200,000 and raise $474M to support the schools.
Calling all KC Visual & Performance Artists for the 2025 Art in the Loop Project

Calling all KC Visual & Performance Artists for the 2025 Art in the Loop Project

The Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) is seeking visual and performing artists to bring their creativity to Downtown Kansas City for the 12th Annual Art in the Loop Project. Through a competitive, open-call process, AILF selects local artists to exhibit their artwork, create site-specific artwork, or perform along and near the KC Streetcar route and at other sites in Downtown Kansas City from May to October.

Save the Date for the 2025 Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon!

On behalf of the staff of the Downtown Council and the Annual Luncheon Planning Committee, we are excited to announce that Friday, April 11th will be the date of the 2025 Annual Luncheon. This year’s theme will be Downtown KC: Connecting Communities. From catalytic projects such as the South Loop and the Greenline, to promoting policies around housing and neighborhoods, this year’s luncheon will focus on a community update from the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan.
Reimagined Barney Allis Plaza Construction Underway

Reimagined Barney Allis Plaza Construction Underway

A reimagined Barney Allis Plaza is taking shape in the heart of downtown Kansas City! Following a summer 2024 groundbreaking with Mayor Quinton Lucas and city officials, demolition and construction are well underway, with major changes already visible. The Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment Project is led by the City of Kansas City in collaboration with McCownGordon Construction, LM2 Construction, HOK Architecture, and other vital contractors.
Nominations are Open for Downtown KC's 2025 Awards

Nominations are Open for Downtown KC’s 2025 Awards

Each year, in conjunction with our Annual Luncheon, the Downtown Council honors a new class of Urban Heroes. We invite you to participate in the nomination process by submitting the name of someone who you think deserves to be honored.
New Year Brings New Leadership to the DTC

New Year Brings New Leadership to the Downtown Council

At the Downtown Council, we envision an equitable, inclusive, and vibrant Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A Downtown that will thrive in the coming years and decades. As we move forward with the implementation of the Imagine Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan we are blessed to continue to have strong leadership.
Best Wishes this Holiday Season from the Downtown Council

Best Wishes this Holiday Season from the Downtown Council

From all of us at the Downtown Council of Kansas City, we wish you and yours a warm and happy holiday season. We hope your time during this season is filled with family and friends, spent making memories and celebrating traditions.
We are on the cusp of becoming one of the greatest downtowns in America

Incoming DTC Chair Gib Kerr’s Thoughts on Downtown KC Past, Present & Future

Downtown Kansas City is a remarkable success story. Over the last thirty years, we’ve witnessed nine million square feet of historic renovations, breathing new life into more than sixty aging structures. Those older buildings, along with dozens of new developments, enabled downtown’s population to surge to over 33,000 residents. The Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center, the Crossroads Arts District, and other destinations have made downtown the epicenter of Kansas City’s entertainment and cultural scene.

Member Spotlight – Cushman & Wakefield

The Downtown Council Member Spotlight showcases DTC member companies and organizations, and the ways they contribute to the quality of life in Downtown KC. Spotlight: Cushman & Wakefield, Kansas City, 4600 Madison Ave, Kansas City,…