We promote the Kansas City Urban Core through connection, information, and collaboration.
Bringing together passionate Kansas Citians committed to the urban core. Creating a fun, informal forum to foster the exchange of ideas for the betterment of our city.
The KC Downtowners is an informal association of people who gather together to network and learn about Downtown Kansas City. Our purpose has always been to bring people together, from all walks of life, in all forms of diversity, with welcome and open arms. We stand firm in our opposition to racism in all its forms, and we stand firm in our opposition of exclusion and bullying of any type. Our mission is to continue to be a resource to our community, to raise awareness of important issues related to our city, and to include all people in the discussion that will lead to a better tomorrow.
Downtown Kansas City has evolved and transformed to the City we love today, which has come at a cost. Woven into the fabric of systemic racism throughout the United States since its founding, Kansas City also has a sordid history of segregation and exploitation of people of color which ranges from housing and development tactics used by J.C. Nichols to the Race Riots in the 1960s to the protests against police brutality that are happening today.
Even though our words may not be perfect, it’s essential for people to know where we stand at this point in history - Black Lives Matter.
Even though our actions may not be perfect, we will continue to focus on inclusion and diversity in our Board of Directors, the featured speakers and topics, and invited guests to our luncheons. All are welcome and we are committed to keeping it this way.
West Bottoms
Grand Blvd.
Events
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Union Station
All photography provided by Jacia Phillips, Dastrup Creative Group, and Gary Becker.
