Research & Reports
Our reports are designed to measure the progress of Downtown Kansas City and inform those who seek to develop, lease, or invest in Downtown.
The Downtown Council and mySidewalk have partnered to create this State of Downtown Dashboard to demonstrate and measure the ongoing progress in the economy, housing, affordability, satisfaction of Downtown Kansas City. Below you will find links to the report and its various sections.
Downtown Kansas City has become a thriving, mixed-use business district. Vibrant urban living and a broad range of housing types in historic neighborhoods are attracting residents and workers who want to enjoy Downtown’s expansive array of cultural, entertainment, dining, and recreation options. Construction cranes are transforming Downtown. More than $9 billion in major developments have been completed or are currently under construction in Downtown Kansas City.
More than $9 billion dollars of investment have transformed Downtown Kansas City.
Over the past 20 years, Downtown has been transformed from a 9-to-5 office district into a dynamic, mixed-use setting for business, innovation, education, cultural and civic activity, as well as one of the fastest-growing residential locations in the region. Sixty percent of Downtown residents have a bachelor’s degree (BA) or higher. Downtown Kansas City has a highly educated and skilled working population for management consulting, financial, legal, real estate, engineering, medical, creative, and technology firms.
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Best City for Remote Workers
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FinanaceBuzz, August 2020
City for Creatives
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Thrillist, May 2020
Up & Coming Tech Hotspot
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Livability, April 2019