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The Urban Tour is a partnership between the Downtown Council Housing Task Force and the Kansas City Home Builders Association. This successful partnership is due in part to the housing renaissance and the resurgence of investment underway in our Downtown. With over 16,000 residents and $3 billion in investment Downtown is quickly becoming a vibrant place to call home.
The Kansas City Home Builders Association has dedicated a weekend of the Spring Homes Tour as the Urban Tour. The 2006 Urban Tour weekend will take place on May 5th & 6th presenting a wonderful opportunity to showcase Downtown.
Also, in partnership with the Crossroads Community Association, the First Fridays gallery opening event on May 5th will kick off the Urban Tour with a special party from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. First Fridays is one of the premier art events in the country and the Downtown Council, along with a solid media buy, will help promote this fabulous event and provide small roving entertainment throughout the evening along with the unique "Taste of Downtown" with a first-rate menu of the finest cuisine from a select number of downtown restaurants that will be available for sale. This event will also give retailers the opportunity to provide coupons, informational brochures and promotional flyers.
On Saturday May 6th, tour buses will begin at 10:00 am from our official tour-starting point located at Barney Allis Plaza (12th Street and Wyandotte). In addition to information about the tour, there will be Downtown information, entertainment and food vendors. The tour will end at 4:00 p.m.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, May 5th
2006 Urban Tour Kick-Off Party (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
The event will include live entertainment, the Taste of Downtown featuring food for purchase from Downtown restaurants, drinks and information on other weekend activities. The event will be held at Southwest Boulevard and Central.
First Friday Gallery Walk (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Check out what’s new in the Crossroads District art galleries this month. Free trolley service and ample parking. For more information visit www.crossroadscommunityassociation.org.
Saturday, May 6th
Urban Tour(10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Check out more than 30 amazing downtown living spaces, including: lofts, condominiums, houses and apartments. FREE shuttle transportation available at Barney Allis Plaza (12th Street between Central and Wyandotte), street parking is also available. Barney Allis Plaza will also host a series of exhibitors, entertainment, food and drinks
Intersect Party (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
The Downtown Neighborhood Association and the Downtown Council will celebrate the 2006 Urban Tour with a big party at Barney Allis Plaza (12th Street between Central and Wyandotte). Entertainment, food and drinks will be available.
Please contact our Project Coordinator, Branden Connolly at Evenergy Marketing (816-421-2341 ext. 104), bconnolly@evenergy.com for sponsorship information or questions about the tour.