State of Downtown to illuminate plans for $800MM riverfront development

The latest chapter in the evolution of Downtown Kansas City - the planned $800 million+ mixed-use district at Berkley Riverfront - will take center stage at the Downtown Council’s newest event, State of Downtown, on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The…
Boys are Playin’ Some Ball! - Downtown KC Baseball Update

The Boys are Playin’ Some Ball! – Downtown KC Baseball Update

Bobby Witt Jr. delivered many key hits for the Kansas City Royals this season, both on and off the field. His best off-field hit was the statement that became the team’s rallying cry, “The Boys Are Playin’ Some Ball!” They did indeed as they became only the second team in history to lose at least 100 games and then make the playoffs the next season. Sweeping the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Wildcard and then taking the New York Yankees to Game 4 of the ALDS brought back the memories and magic of the Royals from 2014 and 2015.

DTC Member Spotlight: Parson + Associates

Downtown Council Member Spotlight 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 on Parson + Associates, 1780 Woodland…
Little Caesars’ Love Kitchen Brings Joy and Resources to The Beehive

Little Caesars’ Love Kitchen Brings Joy and Resources to The Beehive

On a picture-perfect day last month as Kansas City was getting ready to cheer on the Chiefs at their home opener, another celebration was happening at 8th and Paseo. For the second year in a row, the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs, in partnership with Little Caesars, brought the Love Kitchen to the Beehive to deliver a hot meal to those in need. This is the third year that Little Caesars has been the official pizza sponsor of the NFL. In conjunction with that partnership, they have been traveling across the country with their Love Kitchen, a mobile restaurant on wheels, stopping in key NFL cities to provide pizza to communities in need.

Join us at the State of Downtown event on Nov. 20th

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This year the Downtown Council is launching an exciting new event titled the State of Downtown that will celebrate Downtown Kansas City's transformation from a single-use office district into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood animated…
The Emerald City Sparkled for the IDA Conference

The Emerald City Sparkled for the IDA Conference

The fish are no longer being thrown at the famous Pike Place Market, but that did not dampen the enjoyment members of the Downtown Council staff experienced when they visited Seattle last month for the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference & Marketplace. The IDA’s conference brings together urban place management professionals from across the U.S. and Canada to learn, network, and discover new ideas for their hometowns. Acronyms like BIDs, and CIDs, and SSAs could be heard in meeting rooms as over 1400 people gathered at the convention hotel.

Downtown Council launches the State of Downtown event

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This year the Downtown Council is launching an exciting new event that celebrates Downtown Kansas City's transformation from a single-use office district into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood animated by residents, visitors, and employees. The event is titled the State of Downtown and will premiere on Wednesday, November 20th at the new Origin Hotel at Berkley Riverfront Park. This event represents the next evolution of our Office Summit. Nearly all of the new development in Downtown Kansas City continues a trend of intermingling uses and blurring the lines between property types; offices enriched with cafes and gyms; apartments with co-working and dog-friendly spaces; hotels mixed with retail and residential; restaurants and retail activating our ground floors. As a result, we are creating an event that represents and honors this exciting trajectory.
Annual Luncheon

Top 7 Reasons to Join the Downtown Council of Kansas City

The Downtown Council of Kansas City is a private, nonprofit membership organization representing Kansas City’s businesses, property owners, nonprofit organizations, and anyone invested in Downtown’s success. Through our work and partnerships, we ensure Downtown Kansas City is the clean, safe, and vibrant place where you work, shop, live, and do business. These efforts are made possible through the work of the staff, the Board of Directors, as well as many public and private partners.

Imagine Downtown KC – Q3 Update

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Imagine Downtown KC - Quarterly Report 8.20 Economic development and the KC 2026 FIFA World Cup took center stage at the Imagine Downtown KC Steering Committee meeting on Aug. 20 at the Downtown Council.  Led by committee chair Jason…
Post-Primary Election Day Downtown KC PAC Results

Post-Primary Election Day Downtown KC PAC Results

Have you ever stopped to think about the impact that happens when you take a pencil and fill in a small bubble with graphite on a paper ballot? That small action, combined with hundreds and thousands of other filled-in bubbles, impacts the future direction of our communities, states, and country. Voters in Missouri, and throughout the country, had the chance to make their voices heard this past August 6th when the national primary election date was on the calendar.
Downtown Council Brings Music and Dance to Downtown Parks in September

Downtown Council Brings Music and Dance to Downtown Parks in September

The Downtown Council, through its affiliated organizations Downtown Community Improvement District and Art in the Loop, is presenting a unique and interesting set of performances to Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park and Garment District in September. These performances highlight talented local musicians and provide a refreshing break for Downtown employees, residents and visitors alike - bring a chair and your own refreshments or take advantage of the participating food trucks.  All performances are free and open to the public.

Employees living close to their Downtown office are back at 100% of 2019 levels

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As of July 2024, the volume of Downtown employees coming into the office stands at 76% of 2019 totals, ranking Kansas City fourth among the largest cities in the country. This represents a 4% increase in the number of employee visits Downtown from 2023 and a 43% increase since 2022.