Downtown KC Business Recognition Event Recap
The Downtown Business Recognition Event celebrates the businesses and organizations that continue to shape the heart of Downtown Kansas City.
Entries by Imani Jackson
The Ripple Effect: State of Downtown 2025
On December 3 at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, civic leaders, community partners, developers, and residents came together to celebrate downtown Kansas City’s continued momentum. The theme “The Ripple Effect.” In her keynote address, Lyn Carlton, National Practice Leader for Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture with Burns and McDonnell, shared how strategic investment over time in the city’s core is sparking a new wave in growth, revitalization, and civic pride across the mosaic of 22 neighborhoods that make up Greater Downtown.
Introducing Imani Jackson – Administrative Assistant for the Downtown Council
Born and raised here in KC, Imani Jackson has a passion for serving the community and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. She has spent the last few years working in administrative roles and community spaces, organizing events, and building connections. She loves bringing structure to big ideas, and is excited to support the DTC’s mission of making Downtown Kansas City a place where everyone can thrive.