The Ripple Effect: 2025 State of Downtown Kansas City Event, Dec. 3

Downtown Kansas City continues to evolve - growing from a traditional office district into a dynamic, mixed-use neighborhood where people live, work, and play. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Downtown Council will host the 2nd annual…
Downtown Ballpark District - Best Choice for Region

KC Faces Historic Decision on a new Royals’ Stadium

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A decision may be coming on the Royals Stadium location very soon. And it remains one of the most impactful local development projects in a generation. It will literally shape the future of Kansas City. Now YOU can make your voice heard.…
Downtown KC Goes to DC for International Conference

Downtown KC Goes to DC for International Conference

Downtown Council staff attended the International Downtown Association Conference in Washington, D.C. in early October. The conference provides us the opportunity to meet with our counterparts from across the country, discuss best practices in Downtown management, and consider future trends.
By Jared Campbell, Resident Engagement Project Manager at Downtown Council of Kansas City

2026 will be an exciting year for the Greenline_KC!

Momentum is building for the Greenline trail system! Not only will 2026 see large sections of the Western, Northern, and Eastern legs of the walkway open up for public use, but we are very excited to announce the Greenline will be the signature project for the spring semester at the KC Design Center.
Grand Boulevard District: Grand Boulevard Re-imagined

Grand Boulevard District: Grand Boulevard Re-imagined

In 1892, Kansas City’s Board of Parks Commissioners developed the City Beautiful Movement. The idea was to create wide boulevards and parks to enhance the city’s health and increase real estate values through substantial investments in infrastructure and landscaping. In Downtown Kansas City, Grand Boulevard was designated as the City’s ceremonial boulevard. The boulevard at the time, was the widest street in the grid system making it perfect for events and parades. And it worked, the boulevard attracted investment and grand structures such as the Scarritt Building, the Federal Reserve and the Palace Building. But today, Grand Boulevard has lost its prominence. Buildings sit vacant and infrastructure is in need of investment and maintenance. Today, the Downtown Council has created the Grand Boulevard District Plan.
Art in the Loop 2025: Closing Reception, Oct. 2

Art in the Loop 2025: Closing Reception, Oct. 2

Wrap up the summer of creativity at Art in the Loop’s Closing Reception on Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 P.M., at the Kansas City Public Library – Central Library. Celebrate the city’s 12th annual outdoor exhibition, presented with the KC Streetcar Authority, and see how this year’s artists explored the theme “Wonder.”
River Market Community Improvement District: Renewed for an Additional 10 Years sq

River Market Community Improvement District: Renewed for an Additional 10 Years

The ratepayers and property owners of the River Market have spoken and have overwhelmingly approved an additional 10 year term for the River Market Community Improvement District (RMCID). The RMCID rolled out in 2005 with clean and safe services aimed at making the River Market the cleanest and safest neighborhood in Kansas City.
Downtown KC Parks Performances Still Going Strong

Downtown KC Parks Performances Still Going Strong

From River Market Melodies to Garment District Grooves, from Summer in the City to Art in the Loop, check out the line-ups for September and October. We hope to see you at a future event!

LaunchKC Grants Program Accepting Applications for 2026 Cohort

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The Downtown Council (DTC) and Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC) are proud to announce that the LaunchKC grants competition will be accepting applications for their signature LaunchKC Liftoff grants competition…
Art in the Loop - 2025 Artist Spotlights

Art in the Loop – 2025 Artist Spotlights

Want to get to know this year’s Art in the Loop artists on a deeper level? We invite you to take a closer look at the stories behind the art. Visit artintheloop.com to explore artist interviews, press releases, and behind-the-scenes features that reveal the inspirations, motivations, and creative processes driving each project. Discover who they are, what they do, and—most importantly—why they do it.
Klyde Warren Park Details - A Model for RB Luminary Park

From Dallas to KC: A park visit that inspires our future

Klyde Warren Park (KWP) is a 5.4-acre park built over a freeway in downtown Dallas. It is owned by the City of Dallas and operated by a non-profit organization focused on bringing the community together. Comparatively, Roy Blunt Luminary Park (Luminary Park), planned for Downtown Kansas City, will be a 5.5-acre park also over an interstate highway, connecting the Central Business District with the Convention Center and Crossroads Arts District and beyond to other adjacent communities. Similar to KWP, Luminary Park will also be managed by a non-profit organization.

Quick Survey – Help Guide the Future of the KC Public Library

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The Kansas City Public Library is planning for the future, and they want your input! Throughout Our Story, Kansas City, the Library’s new planning process, they’re listening closely to the people who know the library and our community…