KC's Downtown Makeover:
Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you've probably noticed that downtown is really changing. With the urban re-renewal, we've got everything from the new Sprint Center and the KCP&L Entertainment District to First Friday's, cool stores and great restaurants. You might have also noticed the transformation of old, un-used buildings into some of the coolest lofts, condo's and living spaces this city has ever seen. According to the downtown council, there are presently 16,000+ urbanites living downtown--so head to the Urban Tour and see first hand what those castles in the sky look like on the inside!Urban Tour:
If you're interested in Urban Living or just want to see exactly what those cool lofts are all about, head to the Urban Tour May 2nd and 3rd. It's there that you'll be able to see over 30 properties and downtown attractions which will include everything from lived in lofts and condos to showhomes and rent.The Urban Tour begins at 14th and Main and you may take shuttle buses to and fro.
Where is the Urban Tour? :
You'll get to see Urban living at it's finest throughout downtown with stops at the Financial, Hospital Hill, Garment and River Market Districts (as well as everywhere in between) and stops at the Power and Light Condos, Window Lofts, Santa Fe Condos and many more.The Urban Tour also shows off many of KC's best attractions:
Tour Info:
Info:
When: May 2nd, 2009 from 11am-5pm
May 3rd, 2009 from 12-5
Cost: $5
The Urban Tour information center and tour headquarters are located at 14th and Main at the H&R Block Center. It's here that you can catch a FREE shuttle which will take you to all the properties, or you can grab a map and do your own tour. The choice is up to you.
The tour costs $5 (children 12 and under are free)
Lofts, Flats and Condo Properties Included in the Urban Tour:
909 Walnut
Campbell Lofts
City Homes at River Market
Cold Storage Lofts
DElofts
First & Main Lofts
Fountains on Broadway
Freight House Lofts
Haden Lofts
Library Lofts
Manhattan Condominiums
Metropolitan Condominiums
One Park Place
Park Reserve Condominiums
Piper Lofts
Power and Light Condos
Quality Hill Apartments
Quality Hill Square
The Reserve
The Summit
The View Condominiums
Townley Lofts
Union Carbide Condominiums
Union Hill
WallStreet Tower
Windows Lofts
Parking:
$2 PARKING:
Visit a District establishment and validate your ticket for $2 parking. Available at the parking garages under H&R Block and under KC Live! Validation is only available on weekends and after 6 p.m.
$5 PARKING:
Daily parking is available in parking lots on Truman Road between Main Street and Grand Boulevard. It is $5 per vehicle unless it is an event night at the Sprint Center.
$6 VALET:
Valet is available in the evenings for $6. Several locations available. You can drop your car off and pick it up at any of the locations in the District. Available Thursday – Sunday 6 pm – 3 am.
