Downtown Corporate Headquarters Andrews McMeel UniversalAMC Entertainment Inc Bank Midwest Commerce Bancshares DST Systems IncH&R BlockHallmark Cards IncJE Dunn Construction CompanyKansas City SouthernKansas City StarKCP&L National Association of Insurance Commissioners Populous Shook Hardy BaconUMB Financial Corporation

Downtown Major Employers Assurant Employee Benefits AT&T Barkley Bank of America Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics HNTB Inc IBM Corporation Lathrop & Gage State Street Stinson Truman Medical Center US Bank

Creative Industries 6,000 artists live in Kansas City

308 arts related businesses employ 4,500 people in Downtown Kansas City

$973 million invested in arts & culture facilities Downtown since 2000 Kansas City ranks nationally:

• 7th highest concentration of visual artists (highest concentration of major cities between the coasts)

• 4th highest concentration of graphic designers

• 6th highest concentration of commercial & industrian designers

• 12th highest concentration of architects

Parking & Transportation Central Business District has over 49,000 parking spaces

6 major highways serve Downtown I-35, I-29, I-70, & I-670 Highways 169 & 71 Employees are satistfied with parking Downtown: 92% of employees feel very satisfied or satisfied about parking Downtown 87% feel very safe or safe parking Downtown during the day

Central Business District Parking Map located at www.downtownkc.org

Downtown & River Market Community Improvement Districts Making Downtown clean, safe, and friendly!

Enhacing the safety and cleanliness of Downtown Kansas City through services such as hospitality, security, maintenance and landscaping. We are creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for all who live, work, and visit Downtown.

Downtown Walkability

Downtown Retail

Downtown Retail Services & Shopping Banks• Arvest, Bank Midwest, Bank of American, Commerce Bank, Country Club

Bank, H&R Block Bank & Tax Offices, Missouri Bank, US Bank, UMB Bank Clothing Boutiques• Garment District, Envolve, Lovebird, Zafar

Drug Store• CVS

Grocery Store• Cosentinos Downtown Market, Market 3

Downtown Retail Services, Restaurants & Bars Coffee Shops• Latteland, Scooter’s, Starbucks

Copy Centers• Alphagraphics, FedEx Office Health Clubs• City Center Square Fitness Center, Fitness Source, Scott Fitness, Union Hill

Athletic Club, YMCA Quality Hill

Restaurants & Bars• 195 Restaurants• 56 Bars & Night Clubs

Downtown Arts, Culture & Entertainment

• Art Galleries 64• Theatres & Performing Arts Venues 19• Cinemas 3• Museums 13 Top Attractions 2009 Visitors • Power & Light District 7,200,000• Union Station 1,000,000• City Market 681,663• American Royal 250,000• American Heartland Theatre 141,960• Hallmark Visitors Center 95,075• Kansas City Irish Fest 94,000

Opening 2011 - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Opening 2011 - Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity New home for Kansas City Ballet

Over $5.5 billion invested since 2000! Office - $1.6 billion• IRS Regional Service Center • H&R Block World Headquarters • Andrews McMeel - Boley Building Restoration • JE Dunn Construction Headquarters

Arts & Culture - $976 million• Sprint Center • College Basketball Experience • Kansas City Reportory Theatre Copaken Stage • National Archives at Kansas City • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity

Over $5.5 billion invested since 2000! Entertainment & Retail - $385 million• Power & Light District • AMC Mainstreet Theatre

Hospitality - $259 million• Bartle Hall Ballroom • President Hotel

Medical - $658 million• Children’s Mercy Hospital

Parking & Infrastructure - $419 million

Parks & Trails - $67 million

Residential - $1.1 billion

Downtown Living Greater Downtown Kansas City embraces a large and diverse set of communi-ties, along with opportunities for a grand array of living opportunities. Neighborhoods include: Quality Hill, River Market, Columbus Park, Central Busi-ness District, Westside, historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, Union Hill, Crown Center, Crossroads Arts District and more

Diverse housing choices in Downtown Kansas City include single-family homes in historic neighborhoods, low-rise townhouses, sophisticated high-rise apartments and funky historic rehabs. Housing opportunities are available throughout Down-town!

Downtown Living 17,600 residents in 11,700 units 2010 Downtown Resident Survey Results• % Employed 89% • % Rent 58% • Household income of $50,000 or more 70% • Current monthly rent/house pymt of $1,000 or less 46% • Marital status - % single 67% • % under 40 69% • Only one adult in household 45% • Have children living in household 10% • Work Downtown 51% • Commute to work by automobile 69%

Downtown Living Why do People Live Downtown?

Downtown ranked above average for:•Entertainment/nightlife•Character (history and architecture)•Art and culture•Dining options•Diversity (social, economic and cultural)•Connectivity/ease of access with the rest of the region•Cleanliness•Cost of living

94% of survey respondents are completely satisfied or satisfied with their decision to move Downtown.

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