Downtown news beat: World Cup; affordable housing; homemade pasta & more

The 2026 World Cup will flood Kansas City with thousands of fans, a welcome jolt of post-pandemic tourism. Local officials believe KC is prepared with its volume of hotel accommodations.
8 await: Your Downtown news beat
World Cup officials say KC has plenty of hotel rooms for fans
KC is climbing the list of leading Midwest startup cities
Mayor, Councilwoman create fresh approach to lag in affordable housing
Court clears sale of prominent Crown Center redevelopment site
City Manager optimistic that FFA will lift height restrictions
KCATA: Resignation won’t stop incentive development program
Block 15 sports bar set to open Friday in River Market
Couple opens handmade pasta shop opens on the Westside

P.J. Meacham, manager at Zero Zero Handmade Pasta, taste tests the final product.
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