DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS 2301 Holmes. University of Kansas Health System Primary Care. 816-268-4295. 1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center) Walgreens Pharmacy. 816-471-2072.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Downtown Kansas City Hotels. 21C Kansas City. 816-443-4200. 219 W 9th St. Ambassador Hotel. 816-298-7700. 1111 Grand Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites. 816-472-8808. FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m. CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE The bridge demolition will require the TOTAL CLOSURE of I-670 between I-35 and I-70 (the south side of the Downtown loop) beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (this work was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 14). Motorists are encouraged to use the northern portion of the Downtown

loop

WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

WWI MUSEUM TO EMBRACE MEMORIAL DAY + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT National WWI Museum to honor nation’s heroes over holiday weekend. The National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to give honor and special recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.. In celebration of the Memorial Day weekend, admission to the Museum and Memorial will be free for veterans and active-duty military personnel, AJM TO HOST BILLIE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT + FIRST FRIDAY WEEKEND American Jazz Museum to host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit beginning Saturday. In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a week-long run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub, Sugar Hill. KC CARRYOUT CHALLENGE BEGINS WINTER DINING CAMPAIGN Downtown Dish serves up new campaign to support restaurants. The Downtown Dish is introducing a new c ampaign to support Downtown area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries and distilleries as we prepare for a long, cold winter. Say hello to the KC Carryout Challenge.. The challenge is simple. On every Wednesday from January through March 2021, place a carryout or CITY OPENS BARTLE HALL AS TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FOR 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 E. 5th St., and expands the capacity to 150 beds each night with additional capacity available as needed. DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS 2301 Holmes. University of Kansas Health System Primary Care. 816-268-4295. 1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center) Walgreens Pharmacy. 816-471-2072.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Downtown Kansas City Hotels. 21C Kansas City. 816-443-4200. 219 W 9th St. Ambassador Hotel. 816-298-7700. 1111 Grand Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites. 816-472-8808. FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m. CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE The bridge demolition will require the TOTAL CLOSURE of I-670 between I-35 and I-70 (the south side of the Downtown loop) beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (this work was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 14). Motorists are encouraged to use the northern portion of the Downtown

loop

WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

WWI MUSEUM TO EMBRACE MEMORIAL DAY + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT National WWI Museum to honor nation’s heroes over holiday weekend. The National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to give honor and special recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.. In celebration of the Memorial Day weekend, admission to the Museum and Memorial will be free for veterans and active-duty military personnel, AJM TO HOST BILLIE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT + FIRST FRIDAY WEEKEND American Jazz Museum to host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit beginning Saturday. In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a week-long run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub, Sugar Hill. KC CARRYOUT CHALLENGE BEGINS WINTER DINING CAMPAIGN Downtown Dish serves up new campaign to support restaurants. The Downtown Dish is introducing a new c ampaign to support Downtown area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries and distilleries as we prepare for a long, cold winter. Say hello to the KC Carryout Challenge.. The challenge is simple. On every Wednesday from January through March 2021, place a carryout or CITY OPENS BARTLE HALL AS TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FOR 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 E. 5th St., and expands the capacity to 150 beds each night with additional capacity available as needed. FUSION TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWNERS + CITY HOISTS PRIDE FLAG Hines Competition winners to present East Village redevelopment plan. The award-winning redevelopment plan for a site in the East Village neighborhood of D owntown Kansas City will be featured in Wednesday’s virtual luncheon of The Downtowners.The program is free, and registration is available by clicking here.. The plan took first place in the 2021 Urban Land Institute (ULI) / Gerald D OPEN – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY The Downtown Council as well as the Downtown and River Market Community Improvement Districts continue to monitor the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide a curated list of helpful resources for Downtown Kansas City businesses, customers, and workers. IMAGINE – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Imagine Downtown KC 2030. Downtown Kansas City is a model of sustainable development. It is the region’s center for arts and culture, a diverse residential community, and home to a fast-growing community of creative, cutting-edge companies. The Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri (DTC) in partnership with the City of Kansas

City, and

WWI MUSEUM TO EMBRACE MEMORIAL DAY + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT National WWI Museum to honor nation’s heroes over holiday weekend. The National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to give honor and special recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.. In celebration of the Memorial Day weekend, admission to the Museum and Memorial will be free for veterans and active-duty military personnel,

HIGHWAY 9 PROJECT

Join the e-mail list to be notified of the online public open houses and key project developments. To join the list, email hwy9@downtownkc.org. or contact Jayne Siemens, Venice Communications, jsiemens@vencomm.com, with any questions.. Online public open houses will be held during the process to engage the general public to set plan goals, design plan concepts, and review drafts of the plan. MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY Taps at the Tower to honor KC essential workers. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday).. You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. SOUTH LOOP I-670 CLOSURE BEGINS THIS WEEK + NEWS BEAT Total closure of portion of I-670 for Baltimore Ave. bridge replacement to begin Thursday (May 17, 2021) MoDOT Kansas City announced Monday that replacement of the Baltimore Avenue bridge over I-670 will commence this week. Beginning on Thursday, May 20, until approximately December 2021, the Baltimore Avenue bridge over I-670 will be CLOSED for replacement. KC CARRYOUT CHALLENGE BEGINS WINTER DINING CAMPAIGN Downtown Dish serves up new campaign to support restaurants. The Downtown Dish is introducing a new c ampaign to support Downtown area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries and distilleries as we prepare for a long, cold winter. Say hello to the KC Carryout Challenge.. The challenge is simple. On every Wednesday from January through March 2021, place a carryout or CITY OPENS BARTLE HALL AS TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FOR 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 E. 5th St., and expands the capacity to 150 beds each night with additional capacity available as needed. OFFICE TOWER STANDS IN FOR MOUNTAIN PEAK IN NATIONAL Downtown office tower stands in for mountain peak in TV commercial. A national “Got milk?” campaign has made a splash in Downtown Kansas City, while taking its message to new heights – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS 2301 Holmes. University of Kansas Health System Primary Care. 816-268-4295. 1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center) Walgreens Pharmacy. 816-471-2072.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Downtown Kansas City Hotels. 21C Kansas City. 816-443-4200. 219 W 9th St. Ambassador Hotel. 816-298-7700. 1111 Grand Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites. 816-472-8808. NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Office tower stands in for mountain peak in national commercial + Downtown news. May 19, 2021. CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE The bridge demolition will require the TOTAL CLOSURE of I-670 between I-35 and I-70 (the south side of the Downtown loop) beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (this work was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 14). Motorists are encouraged to use the northern portion of the Downtown

loop

WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday). You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. Taps at the Tower pays tribute to the history of Taps, and honors all those

who

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The Downtown & River Market Community Improvement Districts’ (CIDs) mission is to keep Downtown Kansas City clean, safe, beautiful and fun. We provide security, cleaning and promotional services that supplement, but do not replace, basic services provided by the City of Kansas City and the fundamental responsibilities of property owners.

HIGHWAY 9 PROJECT

This aspirational community enhancement project focuses on the River Market, Columbus Park, Route 9, and Independence Avenue. The goal is for residents and visitors to experience a more livable, safe, and connected community that encompasses a more intuitive multimodal transportation system to include bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and

cars.

DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS 2301 Holmes. University of Kansas Health System Primary Care. 816-268-4295. 1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center) Walgreens Pharmacy. 816-471-2072.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Downtown Kansas City Hotels. 21C Kansas City. 816-443-4200. 219 W 9th St. Ambassador Hotel. 816-298-7700. 1111 Grand Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites. 816-472-8808. NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Office tower stands in for mountain peak in national commercial + Downtown news. May 19, 2021. CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE The bridge demolition will require the TOTAL CLOSURE of I-670 between I-35 and I-70 (the south side of the Downtown loop) beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (this work was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 14). Motorists are encouraged to use the northern portion of the Downtown

loop

WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

HIGHWAY 9 PROJECT

This aspirational community enhancement project focuses on the River Market, Columbus Park, Route 9, and Independence Avenue. The goal is for residents and visitors to experience a more livable, safe, and connected community that encompasses a more intuitive multimodal transportation system to include bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and

cars.

MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday). You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. Taps at the Tower pays tribute to the history of Taps, and honors all those

who

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The Downtown & River Market Community Improvement Districts’ (CIDs) mission is to keep Downtown Kansas City clean, safe, beautiful and fun. We provide security, cleaning and promotional services that supplement, but do not replace, basic services provided by the City of Kansas City and the fundamental responsibilities of property owners. FUSION TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWNERS + CITY HOISTS PRIDE FLAG Hines Competition winners to present East Village redevelopment plan. The award-winning redevelopment plan for a site in the East Village neighborhood of D owntown Kansas City will be featured in Wednesday’s virtual luncheon of The Downtowners.The program is free, and registration is available by clicking here.. The plan took first place in the 2021 Urban Land Institute (ULI) / Gerald D NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Office tower stands in for mountain peak in national commercial + Downtown news. May 19, 2021.

RESEARCH & REPORTS

Our report measures Downtown Kansas City’s incredible progress and its impact on our City. How you can make an impact against COVID-19. Highlights Downtown’s commercial and residential development. Highlights Downtown’s population – percentage of millennials, diversity, jobs, and income. Highlights Downtown’s economy –

number of

FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m. IMAGINE – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Imagine Downtown KC 2030. Downtown Kansas City is a model of sustainable development. It is the region’s center for arts and culture, a diverse residential community, and home to a fast-growing community of creative, cutting-edge companies. The Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri (DTC) in partnership with the City of Kansas

City, and

MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY Taps at the Tower to honor KC essential workers. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday).. You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. AJM TO HOST BILLIE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT + FIRST FRIDAY WEEKEND American Jazz Museum to host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit beginning Saturday. In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a week-long run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub, Sugar Hill. CITY OPENS BARTLE HALL AS TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FOR 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 E. 5th St., and expands the capacity to 150 beds each night with additional capacity available as needed. KC CARRYOUT CHALLENGE BEGINS WINTER DINING CAMPAIGN Downtown Dish serves up new campaign to support restaurants. The Downtown Dish is introducing a new c ampaign to support Downtown area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries and distilleries as we prepare for a long, cold winter. Say hello to the KC Carryout Challenge.. The challenge is simple. On every Wednesday from January through March 2021, place a carryout or THE SCOTT EICKE WARMING CENTER The Scott Eicke Warming Center, located in Bartle Hall, is a historic joint effort between the City of Kansas City, Mo., grassroots community organizers, and local nonprofit and outreach organizations. The Warming Center is not just a place for people experiencing houselessness to sleep and eat during freezing weather. DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS Downtown Kansas City’s density allows for a concentration of resources and social services. Employees and residents have quick access to hospitals, urgent care centers, and health care.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Check out all the exciting districts, neighborhoods, and attractions in Downtown Kansas City! NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY May 17, 2021 South Loop I-670 closure begins this week + News beat + Garment District Grooves CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE RESCHEDULED! Closure of portion of I-670 for Baltimore Ave. bridge replacement to begin May 21 weekend (May 12, 2021) MoDOT Kansas City announced on Wednesday that replacement of the Baltimore Avenue bridge over I-670 will commence next weekend, May 21-24. Beginning on Thursday, May 20, until approximately December 2021, the Baltimore Avenue bridge over I-670 will be CLOSED WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

HIGHWAY 9 PROJECT

Join the e-mail list to be notified of the online public open houses and key project developments. To join the list, email hwy9@downtownkc.org. or contact Jayne Siemens, Venice Communications, jsiemens@vencomm.com, with any questions.. Online public open houses will be held during the process to engage the general public to set plan goals, design plan concepts, and review drafts of the plan. MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY Taps at the Tower to honor KC essential workers. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday).. You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The Downtown & River Market Community Improvement Districts’ (CIDs) mission is to keep Downtown Kansas City clean, safe, beautiful and fun. We provide security, cleaning and promotional services that supplement, but do not replace, basic services provided by the City of Kansas City and the fundamental responsibilities of property owners. DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITYNEWSEXPLORE DOWNTOWNDO BUSINESSRESEARCH & REPORTSABOUT USCIDS 2301 Holmes. University of Kansas Health System Primary Care. 816-268-4295. 1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center) Walgreens Pharmacy. 816-471-2072.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Downtown Kansas City Hotels. 21C Kansas City. 816-443-4200. 219 W 9th St. Ambassador Hotel. 816-298-7700. 1111 Grand Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites. 816-472-8808. NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Office tower stands in for mountain peak in national commercial + Downtown news. May 19, 2021. CLOSURE OF I-670 DELAYED TO NEXT WEEKEND + DOWNTOWN IN THE The bridge demolition will require the TOTAL CLOSURE of I-670 between I-35 and I-70 (the south side of the Downtown loop) beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, May 24 (this work was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 14). Motorists are encouraged to use the northern portion of the Downtown

loop

WELCOME: IMAGINE DOWNTOWN KC 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Project Timeline. The Imagine Downtown KC process began in May 2020, and the plan is anticipated to be completed in December 2020. Along the way, the Project Team will engage community members, businesses, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hospital Hill Run to prompt Saturday road closures. The 48th Annual Hospital Hill Run returns to Downtown on Saturday, June 5. Drivers can expect rolling road closures beginning at 6 :30 a.m. that could impact traffic in/out of your residence or place of business throughout

Saturday morning.

HIGHWAY 9 PROJECT

This aspirational community enhancement project focuses on the River Market, Columbus Park, Route 9, and Independence Avenue. The goal is for residents and visitors to experience a more livable, safe, and connected community that encompasses a more intuitive multimodal transportation system to include bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and

cars.

MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday). You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. Taps at the Tower pays tribute to the history of Taps, and honors all those

who

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The Downtown & River Market Community Improvement Districts’ (CIDs) mission is to keep Downtown Kansas City clean, safe, beautiful and fun. We provide security, cleaning and promotional services that supplement, but do not replace, basic services provided by the City of Kansas City and the fundamental responsibilities of property owners. FUSION TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWNERS + CITY HOISTS PRIDE FLAG Hines Competition winners to present East Village redevelopment plan. The award-winning redevelopment plan for a site in the East Village neighborhood of D owntown Kansas City will be featured in Wednesday’s virtual luncheon of The Downtowners.The program is free, and registration is available by clicking here.. The plan took first place in the 2021 Urban Land Institute (ULI) / Gerald D NEWS – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Office tower stands in for mountain peak in national commercial + Downtown news. May 19, 2021.

RESEARCH & REPORTS

Our report measures Downtown Kansas City’s incredible progress and its impact on our City. How you can make an impact against COVID-19. Highlights Downtown’s commercial and residential development. Highlights Downtown’s population – percentage of millennials, diversity, jobs, and income. Highlights Downtown’s economy –

number of

FIRST FRIDAY(S) SET TO UNFOLD + DOWNTOWN NEWS BEAT Pop-up concert coming to Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and -operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on First Friday, June 4. The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m. IMAGINE – DOWNTOWN COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY Imagine Downtown KC 2030. Downtown Kansas City is a model of sustainable development. It is the region’s center for arts and culture, a diverse residential community, and home to a fast-growing community of creative, cutting-edge companies. The Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri (DTC) in partnership with the City of Kansas

City, and

MORNING SCOOP: TAPS AT THE TOWER PLAYS THROUGH SATURDAY Taps at the Tower to honor KC essential workers. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the seventh annual Taps at the Tower program at 8:45 p.m. nightly this week (through Saturday).. You are invited to participate in this moving ceremony, as well as make use of the Liberty Memorial grounds each evening. AJM TO HOST BILLIE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT + FIRST FRIDAY WEEKEND American Jazz Museum to host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit beginning Saturday. In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a week-long run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub, Sugar Hill. CITY OPENS BARTLE HALL AS TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FOR 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 E. 5th St., and expands the capacity to 150 beds each night with additional capacity available as needed. KC CARRYOUT CHALLENGE BEGINS WINTER DINING CAMPAIGN Downtown Dish serves up new campaign to support restaurants. The Downtown Dish is introducing a new c ampaign to support Downtown area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries and distilleries as we prepare for a long, cold winter. Say hello to the KC Carryout Challenge.. The challenge is simple. On every Wednesday from January through March 2021, place a carryout or

ANNUAL LUNCHEON

The Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri, (DTC), in partnership with other civic organizations and the City of Kansas City, is embarking on a new planning process: “Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan”. The planning process will set strategy and action steps to serve as a 10-year road map towards making Downtown Kansas City a

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? For events and things to do, explore Downtown Kansas City. Many local attractions, museums, galleries, and parks are reopening for socially distanced fun. Enjoy a variety of pop-up performances, tune into virtual tours and events, or simply take a walk to see the city’s historic landmarks and architecture.

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American Jazz Museum

816-474-8463

1616 E. 18th St.

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Bar K Dog Park

816-474-2275

501 Berkley Parkway

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Black Archives

816-221-1600

1722 E. 17th St.

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Boulevard Brewery

816-701-7247

2501 Southwest Blvd.

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Breakout KC

816-945-2633

114 E. 3rd St.

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City Market

816-842-1271

20 E. 5th St.

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Crown Center

816-274-8444

2450 Grand Blvd.

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Farmers Market

816-460-2020

5th & Walnut

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First Friday

816-994-9325

Crossroads Arts District

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Legoland

816-994-7222

2475 Grand Blvd.

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National WWI Museum

816-888-8100

2 Memorial Drive

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

816-221-1920

1616 E. 18th St.

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Power & Light District

816-842-1045

50 E. 13th St.

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Riverfront Heritage Trail

816-896-3772

510 Walnut

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Science City

816-460-2020

30 W. Pershing

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Sea Life

816-471-4386

2475 Grand Blvd.

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Union Station

816-460-2020

30 W. Pershing

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Downtown Kansas City’s density allows for a concentration of resources and social services. Employees and residents have quick access to hospitals, urgent care centers, and health care. And nurtured by “social infrastructure” such as the Central Library, a new flagship YMCA, community centers, schools, grocery stores, and parks – Downtown generates lifesaving networks of social ties that combat isolation and build community.

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Crossroads Academy - Central Street

816-221-2600

1011 Central

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Crossroads Academy - Quality Hill

816-221-3191

1080 Washington

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Crossroads Pre-K

816-221-2600

1011 Central

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Crossroads Preparatory Academy

816-369-0090

816 Broadway

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Guadalupe Centers High School

816-421-1015

1524 Paseo Blvd.

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Guadalupe Centers Middle School

816-472-4120

2640 Belleview Ave.

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Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

816-418-3000

2111 Woodland Ave.

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Longfellow Elementary School

816-418-5325

2830 Holmes

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Manual Career & Technical Center

816-418-3194

1215 E. Truman Rd.

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Metropolitan Community College

816-604-1000

3200 Broadway

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Montessori Academy

816-561-7664

2939 Cherry

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Park University

816-559-5601

911 Main

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Primitivo Garcia Elementary

816-418-8725

1000 W. 17th St.

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UMKC School of Dentistry

816-235-2100

650 E. 25th St.

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UMKC School of Medicine

816-235-1808

2411 Holmes

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UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies

816-235-1700

2464 Charlotte

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UMKC School of Pharmacy

816-235-1609

2464 Charlotte

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Union Hill Day School

816-756-2911

2911 Main

GYMS

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Authentic Boxing

816-695-9171

1308 W. 11th St.

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CrossFit on 18th

816-507-2798

518 E. 18th St.

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F45 Training Crossroads

816-919-0885

1827 Walnut

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Freight House Fitness

816-330-5574

1618 Wyoming

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HyVee Arena

816-505-0404

1800 Genessee

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Onelife Fitness

816-268-2300

1261 Main

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Orangetheory Fitness

816-659-1055

1706 Baltimore

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Pole Worx

816-221-9679

1225 Union Ave.

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Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness

816-421-1149

1480 Grand Blvd.

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Sequence Climb

816-944-3936

1710 Washington

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Swell Wellness Studio

816-729-0238

601 Walnut

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theGYMkc: River Market

816-960-0502

200 Wyandotte

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theGYMkc: Westside

816-960-0502

2020 Washington

GROCERY STORES & MARKETS

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ALDI

855-955-2534

721 Paseo

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Chinatown Food Market

816-472-6363

202 Grand Blvd.

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Cosentino’s Market

816-595-0050

10 E. 13th St.

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Crossland International Market

816-448-3004

19 E. 3rd St.

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Howard’s Grocery, Cafe, and Catering

816-721-7835

1708 Oak

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Hung Vuong Market

816-221-7754

303 Grand Blvd.

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Market 3

816-268-7833

114 W. 3rd St.

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Nature’s Own Health Market

816-997-9420

310 E. 5th St.

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Quality Hill Supermart

816-221-5449

1020 Broadway

HEALTH CARE RESOURCES

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Health Sciences District

816-404-2532

Hospital Hill

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Center for Healing, LLC

816-786-6063

20 W. 9th St.

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Children’s Mercy Hospital

816-234-3000

2401 Gillham

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Concentra Urgent Care

816-842-1146

200 Southwest Blvd.

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CVS Pharmacy

816-842-2514

921 Main

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Pareto Health & Wellness Center

816-319-0731

539 Grand Blvd.

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Spira Care Crossroads

913-297-7472

1916 Grand Blvd.

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Tenfold Counseling Group, LLC

816-423-2593

107 W. 9th St.

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Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health

816-404-5709

300 W. 19th Terr.

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Truman Medical Center / University Health

816-404-1000

2301 Holmes

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University of Kansas Health System Primary Care

816-268-4295

1403 Grand Blvd. (Inside T-Mobile Center)

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Walgreens Pharmacy

816-471-2072

2301 Holmes

COVID-19 RESOURCES

The Downtown Council as well as the Downtown and River Market Community Improvement Districts continue to monitor the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide a curated list of helpful resources for Downtown Kansas City businesses, customers, and workers.

REOPENING PLANS

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McCownGordon Construction COVID-19 Stay Safe Plan

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Plexpod Workplace Reentry Plan

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Safe Return KC

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WeWork Plan for the Future of the Workplace SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

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AltCap Small Business Assistance

816-216-1851

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Artists Rocket Relief Fund

816-221-5115

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James Beard Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund

212-627-2308

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KC Chamber Coronavirus Resources

816-221-2424

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KC SourceLink Business Resources

816-235-6500

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Missouri Small Business Development Center

816-235-6063

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National Retail Federation

800-673-4692

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SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

202-205-6734

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Women’s Capital Connection

913-492-5922

COVID-19 INFORMATION & UPDATES

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Centers for Disease Control

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City of Kansas City Missouri

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City of Kansas City Missouri Health Department

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FEMA Rumor Control

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Jackson County Health Department

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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

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Sell or Donate Medical Supplies to FEMA

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World Health Organization: Rolling Updates on Coronavirus Disease

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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Congressional Legislation: Coronavirus Relief

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DTC/mySidewalk Dashboard

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Local Businesses - First Survey Results

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Local Businesses - Second Survey Results INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS & NON-PROFITS

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Aon Coronavirus Response Site

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CBIZ COVID-19 Resource Center

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Husch Blackwell - Tools for Employers on COVID-19

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Lockton Companies - Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Impact

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Missouri Department of Labor - COVID-19 FAQs

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Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources

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OSHA Safety and Health Recommendations During COVID-19

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Paycheck Protection Program FAQ

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Polsinelli - COVID-19 Legal Resources for Businesses

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U.S Chamber of Commerce Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Toolkit

TRAVEL ADVICE

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United States Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs - Current Outbreak of COVID-19

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United States Travel Association: COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness &

Response

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World Health Organization: COVID-19 Travel Advice

CONTACT US

Our Ambassador program remains operational while following all safety and health protocols that have been issued pertaining to COVID-19. Although the Ambassadors’ functions have evolved with current needs, their core mission is unchanged. They are keeping the district clean and working closely with KCPD and stakeholders.

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Help keep our community safe by providing housing support (rent, utilities, mortgages), food assistance, health care access, and other

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Community Blood Center

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Harvesters Community Food Network

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Kansas City COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund

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Operation Breakthrough

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United Way of Greater Kansas City

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