Imagine Downtown KC Podcast
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow will Downtown Kansas City look and feel 10 years from now? What does the future hold for communities in the urban core and adjacent neighborhoods? The Imagine Downtown KC podcast aims to enlighten and inspire listeners to dream BIG about the possibilities for the future of downtown. Listen in as host Kemet Coleman talks with guests who offer unique perspectives about the future of Downtown KC to complement the strategic planning process. Episodes will cover a spectrum of topics from the arts community, urban planning, economic inclusion, mobility and beyond.
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Episodes
Shaping a Downtown that lifts up adjacent neighborhoods, Dina Newman
December 31, 2020 18:15 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBListen in as host Kemet Coleman interviews Dina Newman, Executive Director of the UMKC Center for Neighborhoods. Dina shares life experiences that have inspired and taught her about the transformative […]
The future of Downtown KC – Mayor Q’s perspective
December 22, 2020 13:25 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week, the Imagine Downtown KC podcast features an exclusive conversation with Mayor Quinton Lucas. Born and raised in Kansas City, Mayor Q offers a unique perspective about the future […]
Downtown workforce development + Keystone Innovation District with Kevin McGinnis
December 14, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBListen in as Imagine Downtown KC podcast Host Kemet Coleman talks to Kevin McGinnis about innovation and workforce development in Downtown Kansas City and an entrepreneurial solution – the Keystone […]
Shaping a Downtown that supports all people and neighborhoods, Shomari Benton and Erika Brice
December 07, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week, Host Kemet Coleman talks with Shomari Benton, partner at Benton, Lloyd & Chung LLP, and Erika Brice, commercial real estate investor. The episode dives into real estate development […]
Tying together economic inclusion and opportunity with Dr. Kimberly Beatty
November 09, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week, the Imagine Downtown KC podcast dives into economic inclusion and racial justice with the chancellor of Metropolitan Community College (MCC), Dr. Kimberly Beatty. She’ll go deeper into these […]
Urban planning & utilization of Downtown public spaces with Lynn Carlton
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday’s podcast topic focuses on creative urban planning and the utilization of public spaces in Downtown KC. Our guest this week is Lynn Carlton, regional leader of Planning for HOK. […]
Connecting Downtown KC through Transit with Tom Gerend, KC Streetcar
October 26, 2020 16:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBToday’s topic focuses on transit in Downtown Kansas City and the story of the KC Streetcar. From the first Streetcar starterline to the Main Street Extension to potential east/west mobility […] The post Connecting Downtown KC through Transit with Tom Gerend, KC Streetcar appeared first on Downtown Council of Kansas City.
National Perspective on the Downtown KC Strategic Plan with Chris Beynon, MIG
October 19, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, Imagine Downtown KC podcast Host Kemet Coleman talks with Chris Beynon, AICP about Kansas City from a national perspective including ways in which Downtown can stay competitive. Chris […] The post National Perspective on the Downtown KC Strategic Plan with Chris Beynon, MIG appeared first on Downtown Council of Kansas City.
Future of Downtown office marketplace, Vince Bryant, 3D Development
October 12, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBToday’s topic dives into Downtown KC’s office marketplace, the future of it and some of the big ideas for new and innovative office space in downtown! Our guest this week […] The post Future of Downtown office marketplace, Vince Bryant, 3D Development appeared first on Downtown Council of Kansas City.
Downtown Kansas City’s Office Marketplace
October 12, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBToday’s topic dives into Downtown KC’s office marketplace, the future of it and some of the big ideas for new and innovative office space in downtown! Our guest this week is Vince Bryant, founder & developer at 3D Development. Stay up-to-date about the Imagine Downtown Kansas City 2030 planning process! Learn more online at: imaginedowntownkc.org […]
Podcast unleashes the power of art with Dana Knapp and Michael Toombs
September 29, 2020 18:54 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBJoin us as Imagine Downtown KC podcast host Kemet Coleman explores the current state of local artists and the arts community in Kansas City; impacts due to COVID-19; and how […] The post Podcast unleashes the power of art with Dana Knapp and Michael Toombs appeared first on Downtown Council of Kansas City.
Avenue for change: Artists and the arts community in Downtown KC
September 29, 2020 18:54 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBJoin us as Imagine Downtown KC podcast host Kemet Coleman talks with Dana Knapp and Michael Toombs about the current state of local artists and the arts community in Kansas City; impacts due to COVID-19; and how art can be an avenue for future change. Our guests this week are Dana Knapp, president and CEO […]