Imagine Downtown KC Podcast
Latest Episodes
Shaping a Downtown that lifts up adjacent neighborhoods, Dina Newman
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 power of healthy neighborhoods.
The future of Downtown KC – Mayor Q’s perspective
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 []
Downtown workforce development + Keystone Innovation District with Kevin McGinnis
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
Shaping a Downtown that supports all people and neighborhoods, Shomari Benton and Erika Brice
This 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
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. Shell go deeper into thes
Urban planning & utilization of Downtown public spaces with Lynn Carlton
Todays 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
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 […]
National Perspective on the Downtown KC Strategic Plan with Chris Beynon, MIG
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 []
Future of Downtown office marketplace, Vince Bryant, 3D Development
Today’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 […]
Podcast unleashes the power of art with Dana Knapp and Michael Toombs
Join 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 […]