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| DESCRIPTION: The new eight-block Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City links the Kansas City Convention Center to the Sprint Center. The $850 million development is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and retail outlets. |
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| ADDRESS: Management Office: 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 3000,,Kansas City, Mo., 64105 |
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| LOCATION: Heart of Downtown, between Grand Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue, and 12th Street and Truman Road. |
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| PHONE: 877-697-5347 |
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| WEB SITE: www.powerandlightdistrict.com |
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- KC Live!, an entire city block of hot spots within the Kansas City Power & Light District, has two levels with more than 14 high-energy entertainment, nightlife and dining establishments.
- KC Live! features a full-concert stage where national musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year. The Free Summer Concert Series runs May through September and includes Rock the Block (rock and alternative music) on Wednesdays, Hot Country Nights on Thursdays and Friday Night Live (tribute bands). Most shows begin at 7 p.m. Check the Web site for details.
- In addition to nationally known destinations, there are also several local restaurants and retailers open and coming soon in the District, including Bristol Seafood Grill, Peachtree Restaurant, Chefburger, Johnny's Tavern, MeMa's Bakery, Polished Nail Salon, Zafar Boutique, The Mixx, Savvy Coffee & Wine Bar and Cosentino's Market Downtown.
- The Sprint Family Fun Series hosts a variety of free kid-friendly events and activities in the KC Live! area. Events take place once a month and the program runs from the spring to fall. Check the Web site for details.
- The AMC Mainstreet movie theater is a new addition to the district. Once a vaudeville and movie house, it now features a six-screen, all-digital movie theatre, restaurant and bar. The historic Midland Theatre has also been restored and is now The Midland by AMC, one of Kansas City's premiere indoor theaters for live events. It also houses Windows on Main, a remodeled banquet room, and Indie on Main, a music-centric bar.
- The Kansas City-based tax giant H&R Block opened its new world headquarters in the Power & Light District in October 2006. The headquarters has 1,500 employees and occupies a 525,000-square-foot, 19-story office building.
- The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, one of the Midwest's premier professional theatres, has its performance space, Copaken Stage, in the heart of the Power & Light District. The 300-seat theater is adjacent to the H&R Block world headquarters.
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| HOURS: The Kansas City Power & Light District is an active neighborhood 24 hours a day. Most bars and restaurants are open until 3 a.m. Check with individual merchants for specific hours. |
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| ADMISSION: Most events are free. Events held at individual venues may have different restrictions and charges. |
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| ANNUAL ATTENDANCE: 9,000,000 |
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HISTORY: Developed in partnership with the City of Kansas City, Mo., and the Kansas City Economic Development Council, the first phase of the Power & Light District was completed in spring 2008. This phase totals approximately 425,000 square feet of retail/entertainment space with an investment of $330 million. Upon completion of the second phase, the $850 million district will also contain 1,500 residential units and approximately one million square feet of office space.
The Power & Light District was developed by the Baltimore-based Cordish Company, one of the country's leading developers of retail/entertainment and mixed-use projects in the United States. Other entertainment developments of the Cordish Company include the Power Plant in Baltimore, Bayou Place in Houston, Trolley Square in Salt Lake City and The Boulevard at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md. The Cordish Company specializes in entertainment retail centers and has won an unprecedented five Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence, the highest possible national award for excellence in development. No other developer in the United States has equaled this achievement. |
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| WHERE TO GET LUNCH: Many restaurants, such as Chefburger, Chipotle, Cosentino's Market Downtown and Yummo, are open for quick lunches; or sit down with friends and co-workers for lunch at Bice Bistro, Bristol Seafood Grill, Famous Dave's, Flying Saucer, Genghis Grill, Gordon Biersch, Maker's Mark, McFadden's, Raglan Road, Ted's Montana Grill, Tengo Sed Cantina, The Marquee and The Peachtree Restaurant. |
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| WHAT'S NEARBY: The Sprint Center arena is across the street from KC Live! and the Kansas City Convention Center is within walking distance. |
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| WHAT'S NEW: The Jones, a chic rooftop pool and lounge, opened in June 2009 on top of Cosentino's Market. Other recent openings include Genghis Grill, an Asian stir-fry concept, Savvy, a coffee and wine bar, and MeMa's, an old-fashioned bakery. |
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| DID YOU KNOW: The $850 million entertainment district is recognized as the largest new development project in the Midwest. |
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| DON'T FORGET: Visitors must be 21 or over and possess a valid ID for entry to the KC Live! area at night. |
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| PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take the MAX bus to the Arena stop or the 12th at Main stop. |
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DRIVING THERE: From the north: Take I-35 south to exit 2F. Turn left at Grand Boulevard. The Power & Light District is located between Grand Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue and 12th Street and Truman Road.
From the south: Take I-35 north to the Broadway exit. Make a slight right at West Truman Road. The Power & Light District is located between Grand Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue and 12th Street and Truman Road.
From the west: Take I-70 east to exit 2D. Merge onto West 6th Street and turn right at Grand Boulevard. The Power & Light District is located between Grand Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue and 12th Street and Truman Road.
From the east: Take I-70 west to exit 2Q. Make a slight right at Truman Road and turn right onto Grand Boulevard. The Power & Light District is located between Grand Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue and 12th Street and Truman Road. |
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| PARKING: The District and the City have multiple parking garages and surface lots within and surrounding the District. Parking is available all day, every day in the KC Live! parking garage ($2 with validation). |
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| PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT: Jon Stephens, president, at 816-842-1045 or jstephens@cordish.com. |
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