Charting a new century on the Plaza and surrounding neighborhoods in the heart of Kansas City
Charting a new century on the Plaza and surrounding neighborhoods in the heart of Kansas City
Charting a new century on the Plaza and surrounding neighborhoods in the heart of Kansas City

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KC Symphony Public Meeting

KC Symphony Public Meeting

April 27th 2026

April 27th 2026

6:00PM - 7:30PM CST

6:00PM - 7:30PM CST

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The KC Symphony team will present and get public engagement for their plans to build a new Music Venue at the intersection of 49th & Main St.

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About the Council

The Plaza District Council is a nonprofit organization representing and collaborating with Plaza district stakeholders to support this iconic and historic district.

Who are we?

Why now?

What's at stake?

What's at stake?

The Plaza District

The Plaza District

Not just the shops — this is where Kansas City lives, works, and plays. A vibrant, walkable district and one of the city’s biggest economic engines.

Most Walkable District in KC

WalkScore®

Most Walkable KC District

2nd Largest Economic Driver in KC

KCMO Appraisors Office

2nd Largest Economy

15M Yearly Visitors

VisitKC

15M Yearly Visitors

1,506 Businesses 32,204 Employees

ESRI

1,506 Businesses

18,651 Residents 10,067 Households

ESRI

18,651 Residents

221 Acres of Parkland 25 Fountains

KC Parks & Rec

221 Acres Parkland

221 Acres of Parkland & 25 Fountains

KC Parks & Rec

Our mission

The Plaza District Council acts as a community convener and advocate, driving progress and connection. We champion a beautiful, vibrant greater Plaza District, where businesses, families and visitors thrive.

"We will bring diverse voices to the table to work towards acknowledging the past and creating realistic, inclusive, and productive ways to welcome ALL members of our community to enjoy the natural and architectural beauty of the Plaza and surrounding area."

Kate Marshall

President & Founder

Donations

We are a donor-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.​ The annual contributions from organizations and people like you enable us to do the work we do.

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Donate now

To inquire about founder-level, corporate, or in-kind donations, please contact us at donate@plazakc.org.

To speak with us about founder-level, corporate, or in-kind donations, please contact us at donate@plazakc.org.

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