2025 State of Downtown, 3 December | Event in Kansas City | AllEvents

2025 State of Downtown

Downtown Council of Kansas City

Highlights

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm

2.5 hours

Zhou B Art Center Kansas City

Starting at USD 34

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Date & Location

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm (GMT-06:00)

Zhou B Art Center Kansas City

1801 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States

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About the event

2025 State of Downtown
The 2025 State of Downtown will spotlight catalytic development projects shaping the next era of growth and transformation in downtown KC.

About this Event


ABOUT THE EVENT

Building on the expanded vision introduced in 2024, this year’s event will continue to explore how downtown is evolving into a resilient, mixed-use, and highly livable district. Central to our theme is the concept of the ripple effect. As revitalization of the center continues, it is like dropping a pebble in a pond, creating a ripple. Investing in the center has an economic ripple effect on the neighborhoods surrounding the central business district.

This year's program will highlight three major development initiatives - the 18th & Vine District, Roy Blunt Luminary Park & Barney Allis Plaza’s redesigned public space, and the UMKC Health Sciences District. We will explore how these projects are catalysts for a ripple effect of economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and civic pride across our urban core.



AGENDA

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration & Arrivals


4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Program

Welcome
Jason Parson, President & CEO, Parson Associates, 2025-26 Chair, Downtown Council

Remarks & Update
Mario Vasquez, City Manager, City of Kansas City, MO

Featured Speaker
Lynn Carlton, National Practice Leader for Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, Burns & McDonnell

Panel Discussion

  • Moderator: Pat Contreras, Vice President, Business Development, McCownGordon Construction, Vice Chair, Downtown Council & 2025 State of Downtown Planning Chair
  • Dr. Mauli Agrawal, Chancellor, University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • Tara Green, Principal, Public Realm Strategies, OJB Landscape Architecture
  • Bob Kendrick, President, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
  • Peter Sloan, Senior Principal Designer, HOK


Closing Remarks
Mayor Quinton Lucas, City of Kansas City, MO


5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Reception



Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor - $7,500 (limit 1)
  • 10 tickets to the event
  • Company logo prominently displayed on event materials and at the event
  • Recognition with logo and link as a corporate sponsor on the event website
  • Exclusive company feature in (1) dedicated email to DTC Membership
  • Acknowledgment from the stage during the event program and in social media surrounding the event
  • Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or branded swag at the event (item to be mutually agreed upon by the sponsor and Downtown Council, Inc.)

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
  • 8 tickets to the event
  • Company logo displayed on event materials and at the event
  • Recognition with logo and link as a corporate sponsor on the event website
  • Dedicated signage for specific event element sponsor
  • Acknowledgement in social media and PR efforts surrounding the event

Gold Sponsor - $3,000
  • 5 tickets to the event
  • Company logo displayed on event materials and at the event
  • Recognition with logo and link as a corporate sponsor on the event website

Silver Sponsor - $1,500
  • 2 tickets to the event
  • Company logo displayed on event materials and at the event
  • Name recognition and link as a corporate sponsor on the event website


To secure your sponsorship, please complete the . Please contact Ashley Broockerd at with any questions.


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Ticket Info

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Ticket type Ticket price
DTC Member 34 USD
Non DTC Member 55 USD
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2025 State of Downtown, 3 December | Event in Kansas City | AllEvents
2025 State of Downtown
Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm
USD 34