The 2026 State of Downtown brought leaders and partners together to celebrate how far downtown Kansas City has come and dream about what’s next. From the potential Downtown Ballpark District to riverfront development and KC Streetcar expansion, there’s so much to be excited about!
At the Downtown Council, we believe the best conversations do not always happen in boardrooms. Sometimes they happen over a cup of coffee, around a shared table, or right in the neighborhoods that make downtown what it is. That belief inspired Common Grounds, our quarterly, informal community gathering designed to bring the Downtown Council into the community and invite the community into the conversation.
The Downtown Council of Kansas City is excited to bring you one of the biggest events of the year, the 2025 State of Downtown, happening Wednesday, December 3rd. This is the gathering where business leaders, city officials, innovators, and community champions come together to celebrate progress, share bold ideas, and ignite the future of Downtown KC.
We’ve got some new faces in the Downtown Council family—and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them! These amazing businesses and organizations are doing big things in Kansas City, and now they’re part of our growing community that’s all about connection, collaboration, and keeping downtown vibrant.
Wallace James has stepped into the role of Membership, Events & Development Coordinator for the Downtown Council! He is thrilled to be a part of this dynamic organization that plays such a vital role in shaping the heart of our city.