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…
Art in the Loop Live Performances Kick-off 816 Day Celebrations

Art in the Loop Live Performances Kick-off 816 Day Celebrations

This year’s August 16th is shaping up to be the biggest and best 816 Day yet! If you have never heard of 816 Day, it is the Missouri side of our community’s “Area Code Holiday”. Once again this year, the Downtown Council is working with a great group of community partners to offer 816 Day Bingo. But first, the party gets started at the City Market on Saturday, August 16th at 6:00pm for a magical night of music, movement, and soul as Art in the Loop brings together three extraordinary performers who each explore wonder through rhythm, tradition, and self-expression.
Sheila

Graffiti in Downtown and River Market? No Problem

Graffiti has been around since the dawn of time. It is an avenue for one to express themselves. But if it isn’t warranted, commissioned or requested… it has to come down. In the Downtown and River Market, graffiti continues to be a concern of our residents, tenants and visitors alike. Luckily, the CID’s have Shelia Tatum to lead up our graffiti removal initiative.

Say Hello to Our Newest Downtown Council Members!

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.

Chick-fil-A Opens in Downtown’s Commerce Bank Building

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On Monday, Chick-fil-A officially opened a pop-up location inside the Commerce Bank Building at 1000 Walnut in the heart of Downtown Kansas City. The new Downtown location offers dine-in and carry-out service aimed at serving the city's…
Imani Jackson

Introducing Imani Jackson – Administrative Assistant for the Downtown Council

Born and raised here in KC, Imani Jackson has a passion for serving the community and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. She has spent the last few years working in administrative roles and community spaces, organizing events, and building connections. She loves bringing structure to big ideas, and is excited to support the DTC’s mission of making Downtown Kansas City a place where everyone can thrive.