With a Unified Voice, the KC Skyline Lights Up Blue in Support of a Royals Ballpark Downtown

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World Association of Detectives Mid - Term Lisbon Portugal 2025. International Connections in Over 80 Countries.

Downtown looks great in blue as we head into 2026. Have a beautiful night, Kansas City and surrounds. 💙

The time has come for downtown baseball, and a return to where the story first began... in the heart of Kansas City, where we gather to celebrate its triumphs, traditions, and most cherished moments. At this moment, Union Station glows in Royals blue, serving as a powerful

As this year draws to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to you, our dedicated members and invaluable community partners. Happy Holidays from the Downtown Council

While we’ve achieved great success, there is still tremendous opportunity for growth. A message from the new Chair of the Downtown Council, Jason Parson

Last Chance! Get Your Tickets Now! The Downtown Council of Kansas City is excited to bring you one of the biggest events of the year, the 2025 State of Downtown, happening Wednesday, December 3rd. Get Ready for our 2nd annual State of Downtown Event!

Kansas City’s entrepreneurs are bringing jobs, investment, and growth to our city. I was proud to celebrate the success of our start-ups last evening with Launch KC, a collaboration with support from the EDC + Downtown Council + KCMO.

Downtown Council staff attended the International Downtown Association Conference in Washington, D.C. in early October. Downtown KC Goes to DC for International Conference

Momentum is building for the Greenline trail system! We are very excited to announce the Greenline will be the signature project for the spring semester at the KC Design Center. 2026 will be an exciting year for the Greenline_KC!

While we as a community celebrate the opening of the streetcar Main St extension today, don't forget that Heartland Tree Alliance will be planting trees Saturday at Berkley Riverfront Park. Meet at 9am at Two Birds One Stone. No experience necessary; all equipment will be on-site

The Downtown Council has created the Grand Boulevard District Plan. Grand Boulevard District: Grand Boulevard Re-imagined

Please consider joining the River Market Garden Club for their next day of planting. They will be meeting at 2nd & Walnut at 10am this Saturday. Let's keep beautifying the River Market together!

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

The ratepayers and property owners of the River Market have overwhelmingly approved an additional 10 year term for the River Market Community Improvement District. River Market Community Improvement District: Renewed for an Additional 10 Years

Have you started playing 816 Day Bingo yet? If not, this weekend would be the perfect time to grab a card and explore your neighborhood! Bingo cards can be picked up at any participating business or you can download one (and find out all the details) at https://t.co/cvqrfvpBak.

Want to get to know this year’s Art in the Loop artists on a deeper level? Art in the Loop - 2025 Artist Spotlights

Roy Blunt Luminary Park 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. From Dallas to KC: A park visit that inspires our future

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

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. Graffiti in Downtown and River Market? No Problem