Rebuttal – ‘Denverization’ is not the problem on Troost

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By GIB KERR, special to The Kansas City Star, Dec. 12, 2018 I grew up here in Kansas City, just a few blocks from Troost Avenue. For my entire life, Troost has been an ugly dividing line — both physically and psychologically — between…

All aboard for 2019 Annual Luncheon: Destination Downtown KC

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Downtown Kansas City’s ascension to becoming the region’s leading destination for conventions, visitors, and business and leisure travelers will be the main course of the next Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019…

Construction to proceed on Downtown YMCA / Community Center

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The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will host a Construction Kickoff Celebration for the new Downtown YMCA/Kirk Family Community Center this Friday. Donors, volunteers, members and the community are invited to gather at a special celebration…

Office Summit program illustrates opportunities in Downtown

Courtesy of Kevin Collison, CityScene KC Lack of a big chunk of premier, new office space likely cost Downtown Kansas City a major Starbucks operation with 900 jobs last summer, and how to address that challenge was the focus recently of…

LaunchKC tops $2 million in grants to tech start-ups

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LaunchKC judges awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech start-up businesses on Friday, following a months-long competition designed to attract and retain tech entrepreneurs in Kansas City. This year’s grants competition elevated LaunchKC…

Moment has arrived for Techweek 2018 + LaunchKC

The fourth annual Techweek in Kansas City conference - featuring the LaunchKC grants competition for tech entrepreneurs - is here! Techweek returns to KC today (Monday, Oct. 8) and runs through Friday. The fourth annual LaunchKC competition…

NY Times spotlights Union Station – ‘Rescued from the Edge’

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The New York Times has shined its spotlight on seven Midwestern rail depots, including Kansas City's iconic Union Station. The story, "Grimy, Glorious, Gone. The Divergent Path of 7 Train Stations," appeared in The Times on Saturday.  Grimy,…

KC Streetcar marks its 5 millionth ride in 28 months

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The KC Streetcar logged its 5 millionth ride last weekend, as Downtown Kansas City was flying high with activities and events. This milestone was reached in less than 2 ½ years of service, since the streetcar became operational in May…

Downtown Office Summit sets course for Oct. 17 event

The Downtown Council announced plans today for a fall summit meeting on the hottest element of Downtown’s escalating revitalization, the commercial office marketplace. The second annual Downtown Office Summit is set for 2-5 p.m. Wednesday,…

Economic incentives produce 3.8-to-1 return citywide

A comprehensive study of economic incentives reveals that from 2006-2015 the City of Kansas City received a positive return on investments made by incentives programs, with each incentive dollar generating $3.83 in additional tax revenue.…

NY Times shines global spotlight on Downtown KC

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The Perfect Way to Explore Modern Kansas City? A Streetcar, Believe It or Not The contemporary trolley, introduced in 2016, takes visitors to an arts district, an entertainment district and a happy state of mind. By Richard Rubin, The…

Mayor Barnes honored for her legacy, commitment to Downtown

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By Kevin Collison, CitySceneKC.com Former Mayor Kay Barnes now has the Convention Center Grand Ballroom named after her, but her lasting legacy was on display beyond the windows of the ballroom lobby where the event was held last week. From…