Economic Development
The Downtown Council implements many economic development strategies with the goal of achieving a healthy diverse Downtown economy. From advocating for streamlined development processes, to recruiting and retaining businesses, to encouraging public investment and master planning, the DTC is involved in directly and indirectly with all phases of economic development Downtown.
The development staff at the Downtown Council offer the following services:
- Project assistance to the development community and other Downtown stakeholders
- Assistance with finding available office or retail space, as well as available sites for new development opportunities
- Provide demographic, business, economic and other information and data about Downtown
- Assist with marketing Downtown as a business location, residential option and shopping and entertainment destination
Please contact Sean O’Byrne, sean@downtownkc.org for more information about these services.
Special Projects and Initiatives
Current special projects and initiatives include:
 Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity |
Downtown Development Group
Since 2003, over $5.5 billion has been reinvested in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Much of this reinvestment framework was defined in the Downtown Corridor Development Strategy (Sasaki Plan) commissioned by the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. One of the action steps called for in the plan was the creation of a Downtown Development Group to lead the redevelopment strategy. The Downtown Council of Kansas City was identified as the organization to manage the entity. The mission of the Downtown Development Group (DDG) is to be a “developer in the public interest” and solidify Downtown Kansas City as the preeminent real estate market for office, retail, housing, mixed-use and entertainment. |
 Gem Theater |
18th & Vine Development Opportunities
With over $81 million invested in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, the birthplace of Kansas City Jazz is poised for successful redevelopment. The district consists of available land, historic buildings and new retail construction. The Downtown Council (DTC) has partnered with the Jazz District Redevelopment (JDRC) to market these exciting retail opportunities. Contact Sean O’Byrne, vice president of business development, for more information today. |
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Greater Downtown Area Plan
Approved by the City of Kansas City, Missouri in 2010, this Plan represents a collective vision for the Greater Downtown Area that will capitalize on our strengths and lead us progressively toward the city core we want to become. There are many initiatives that can move forward without significant new financial investments and many others that will result in economic benefits over time. The Plan reflects the needs and hopes of all neighborhoods within the area and outlines a path to nurture a vibrant, healthy society that embraces its heritage and celebrates its role as the real and symbolic heart of Kansas City. Click here to visit the city’s website and download the plan: Greater Downtown Area Plan. |
