Urban Hero: Spotlight on Rebecca Koop, arts champion
Since 2005, the Downtown Council has recognized more than 100 small businesses and individuals as Urban Heroes. Each is passionate about making the urban community a more vibrant place to […]
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Urban Hero: Spotlight on Brian Williams, Folly Theater
The Downtown Council has recognized more than 100 small businesses and individuals as Urban Heroes, since the awards began in 2005. Each hero is passionate about making the urban community […]
DTC Member Spotlight – H&R Block
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 […]
Imagine … diverse housing opportunities in Downtown KC
Downtown KC leaders gathered at the Downtown Council on Dec. 14 for a series of updates on Housing for All, one of six Transformative Strategies identified two years ago in the Imagine Downtown KC Strategic Plan.
Urban Hero: Spotlight on Edgar Palacios, Latinx Education Collaborative
Since 2005, the Downtown Council has recognized more than 100 small businesses and individuals as Urban Heroes. Each one is passionate about making the urban community a more vibrant place […]
Downtown Office Summit showcases strength, viability for employees & residents
Downtown Kansas City’s reign as the region’s employment and residential leader was both palpable and measurable at the recent Downtown Office Summit. “What an incredible moment in time it is […]
Downtown KC Office Summit to examine Next Gen employees
Downtown KC Office Summit set for next week – tickets going fast The Downtown Council will focus its annual Downtown Office Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 18, on the next generation […]
7th annual Downtown Office Summit set for Oct. 18
Make plans now to join the Downtown Council for the Downtown KC Office Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte. This year our theme […]
MLB Commissioner endorses new Royals ballpark
BallparkDigest.com – By Keith Reichard, Aug. 17, 2023 Team owner John Sherman has promised a decision on a new Royals ballpark by the end of September, as the team debates […]
Downtown KC to celebrate 816 Day on Wednesday (8/16)
816 Day is named after the city’s area code and takes place yearly on August 16th. On this date in 2018, Mayor Sly James signed Resolution 180592 to celebrate the […]
Urban Hero: Spotlight on Lisa Peña, Urban Hikes KC
Since 2005, the Downtown Council has recognized more than 100 small businesses and individuals as Urban Heroes, people who are passionate about making the urban community a more vibrant place […]
KC Streetcar track repairs, road closures to be featured on Up To Date
Gerend to discuss KC Streetcar track repairs, expansion plans on KCUR 89.3 Tom Gerend, executive director of the KC Streetcar Authority, will be featured @KCURUpToDate on Wednesday to provide updates […]