South Loop Project reveals latest park design concept

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After months of collecting community feedback and technical work, the South Loop Project team is eager and excited to unveil the latest park design concept. Join us for an in-depth overview of park design and related technical information. The…

7th annual Downtown Office Summit set for Oct. 18

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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 is “Downtown KC: Never Better” because we believe there is not…

South Loop Project Update – September 2023

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The South Loop Project is a four block park covering the I-670 freeway between Wyandotte and Grand Streets.

Downtown Kansas City’s Pandemic Recovery is Strong

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Downtown Kansas City's transformation is the product of strategic decisions, local leadership, and investments that shape our new vision.

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 a smaller Downtown Kansas City location or a larger Clay County location…

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 newest holiday “816 Day,” thanks to a collaborative effort by the Downtown…

LaunchKC Grants Competition Accepting Applications for 2023/2024 Cohort

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The Downtown Council (DTC) and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) are proud to announce that the LaunchKC grants competition will be accepting applicants for their signature grants competition starting August…

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 to live, work, play, and stay throughout the 22 adjacent…

DTC seeks input from residents about Downtown retail

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Downtown Kansas City residents! Do you have thoughts and opinions about Downtown retail and amenities? Then we want to hear from you! As part of our retail recruitment initiative the Downtown Council has created a Downtown Retail Survey.…

KC Streetcar track repairs expected to continue through July

Track repairs on the Main Street Bridge over I-670 continued over the weekend, and are estimated to last an estimated two to three weeks. Donna Mandelbaum, communications and marketing director for the KC Streetcar Authority,…

New Jazz Club Opening in the Basement of Tom’s Town for the NFL Draft Weekend

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A new jazz club, located in the intimate and elegant downstairs space of Tom's Town Distilling Co., will be opening for the NFL Draft this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. This will be an exclusive opportunity to experience the new…

LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio Announces Second Annual Selected Cohort Companies

  The Social Venture Studio, powered by LaunchKC, which supports promising social ventures working to solve social, racial or environmental challenges, has selected seven companies to participate in the program. The Social Venture…