Downtown Council launches Imagine Downtown KC strategic plan

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Imagine! Downtown KC leaders reveal plans for 2030 Vision of an equitable, inclusive, vibrant Downtown “Imagine.” Could there be a more inspiring way to contemplate tomorrow? Over the last 22 months, hundreds of Downtown area  business,…

City & Downtown Council deliver Heart Carts for winter relief

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City & DTC team up to provide storage containers for the unhoused The City of Kansas City is partnering with the Downtown Council to make sure unhoused residents have safe, warm shelter during extreme weather events not only for themselves,…

Madison Flitch + Downtown news + Streetcar art tour

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5 to read: Downtown news beat Kansas City Southern agrees to merge with Canadian Pacific So, what do you think about Downtown baseball? Madison Flitch founder transforms furniture into art Buck O'Neil Bridge replacement work prompts road…

816 Day features Scavenger Hunt Bingo + 5 Downtown news stories

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816 Day: How about some Downtown B-I-N-G-O? So, how will you celebrate 816 Day this year? 816 Day is the annual, city-proclaimed celebration of Kansas City culture, featuring live entertainment, branded events, and fun activities. On…

CID Movie Night coming to City Market + Downtown KC in the news

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CID Movie Night, food truck, games & live music set for Tuesday 7/13 - Downtown KC news beat: Piano excellence + Downtown Airport + Streetcar progress + Global Prairie + more Park University pianist wins prestigious competition Downtown…

City opens Bartle Hall as temporary warming center for homeless

The City of Kansas City is expanding its work to care for the unhoused by opening a new cold weather shelter at the Kansas City Convention Center. The warming center replaces the one that opened last month at Garrison Community Center, 1124…

Imagine Downtown KC spotlights Community Workshop, new Podcast episode

You are invited - Imagine Downtown KC strategic planning workshop Make plans now to join us for the second Imagine Downtown KC strategic planning Community Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 15.  The virtual event is free and open to the public. The…

Podcast spotlights MCC Chancellor + KC Streetcar to honor Buck O’Neil, NLBM

MCC Chancellor shares her insights & outlook on Imagine Downtown KC podcast The new Imagine Downtown KC podcast features a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Beatty, chancellor of Metropolitan Community College (MCC). MCC is "a catalyst…

LaunchKC, Keystone join forces + Office Summit set for Tuesday

LaunchKC enters partnership with Keystone Labs As LaunchKC begins its seventh year, it kicks off a new partnership with Keystone Labs, part of the Keystone Community Corporation. LaunchKC is a nonprofit initiative powered by the Downtown…

5 virtual OR live ways to explore Downtown KC

+ Walktober: Riverfront Heritage Trail + Ep. 1 - Power of the arts in Downtown KC + Future Fashion to capture virtual spotlight on Saturday + Ep. 22 - Dining, drinking & all things pumpkin + 18th St. Fashion Show the…

Office Summit to return Nov. 10 + Podcast series takes flight

Office Summit to elevate opportunities in Downtown KC All eyes will be on Downtown Kansas City, as area business leaders gather next month to explore the future of commercial office space at the Downtown KC Office Summit. Highlighting…

Entrepreneurs get ready for Demo Day + Artists respond to vandals

BCP Tech Accelerator prepares for Demo Day Six entrepreneurs from across the country will step into the virtual Kansas City spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 1 with the inaugural bcp tech Accelerator Demo Day. bcp tech - the technology-focused…