Episodes

  • Shaping a Downtown that lifts up adjacent neighborhoods, Dina Newman

    Shaping a Downtown that lifts up adjacent neighborhoods, Dina Newman
    Dec 31 2020
    Listen 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 […]
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    28 mins
  • The future of Downtown KC – Mayor Q’s perspective

    The future of Downtown KC – Mayor Q’s perspective
    Dec 22 2020
    This 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 […]
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    22 mins
  • Downtown workforce development + Keystone Innovation District with Kevin McGinnis

    Downtown workforce development + Keystone Innovation District with Kevin McGinnis
    Dec 14 2020
    Listen 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 […]
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    40 mins
  • Tying together economic inclusion and opportunity with Dr. Kimberly Beatty

    Tying together economic inclusion and opportunity with Dr. Kimberly Beatty
    Nov 9 2020
    This 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 […]
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    32 mins
  • Connecting Downtown KC through Transit with Tom Gerend, KC Streetcar

    Connecting Downtown KC through Transit with Tom Gerend, KC Streetcar
    Oct 26 2020
    Today’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 […]
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    38 mins
  • National Perspective on the Downtown KC Strategic Plan with Chris Beynon, MIG

    National Perspective on the Downtown KC Strategic Plan with Chris Beynon, MIG
    Oct 19 2020
    This 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 […]
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    37 mins