Kansas City State of The Market
Commercial Real Estate Development Strategies, Partnership Opportunities and Leasing Operations in a Changing Market
Event Ended On: Thursday August 28 2025
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Event Host
Zhou B Art Center KC
About Zhou B Art Center KC:
The Zhou B Art Center is a pioneering cultural institution dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Located in the 18th and Vine District, the center provides a dynamic platform for artists, patrons, and the community to engage with the arts. Its facilities include 45 studio spaces, 3 private event spaces, a sculpture garden and exhibition space. The Zhou B Art Center KC will feature a rotation of formal exhibitions to exhibit resident, local, national and international artists. The goal of this interdisciplinary arts building is to foster a vibrant community that extends beyond the arts by actively collaborating with the people of Kansas City through partnerships and a shared vision.
About Zhou B Art Foundation:
The Zhou B Art Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering artists and fostering a sustainable arts ecosystem by providing a supportive environment for learning, experimentation and the exploration of their creative spirit. The non-profit’s initiative towards inclusivity and accessibility can be seen with its various means of community outreach, partnerships, subsiding programs, and advocacy efforts. The center serves as a bridge connecting local artists with regional and national art professionals acting as a beacon for artistic discovery and intercultural understanding. The generosity of donors and partners allows the Zhou B Art Foundation to further its mission to nurture a thriving arts community locally.
Speakers and Panels
Creating a Modern Downtown
The projects, people, and mixed-use strategies informing the CBD
Building the Heart
Capital trends, construction practices, and public-private partnerships informing the region's real estate finances
Daniel Moye
Audrey Navarro
Bart Lowen
Connecting KC
Across development, transportation, and urban planning, how can KC's entities work together to create a home equal parts high quality and accessible for all.
Vince Bryant
Craig Scranton
Brandon Buckley
Tom Gerend
Lisa Shackelford
Why You Can't Miss This
What We'll Cover:
- Multifamily and Housing Trends
- The trends shaping KC multifamily, and the key players involved
- Rethinking Repositioning
- Exploring adaptive reuse concepts outside of traditional office/hotel to residential
- Mixed Use Deep Dive
- A closer look at how developers are putting the pieces together to create unified experiences across varied property types
- Policy and Politics
- Tax and financing incentives driving and impeding KCMO expansion
- Investment Finance
- The capital considerations of investment in an evolving market
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit:
Bisnow’s first ever Kansas City State of the Market program welcomes the region's top developers, owners, and operators for a discussion on the largest projects shaping the heart of America. From sports teams and mixed use to multifamily and industrial, we’ll network, share, and discuss what’s next for commercial real estate in the Paris of the Plains.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.
Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the market makes attendance a value-add for any CRE professional.
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Venue
Zhou B Art Center KC
1801 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Parking Information:
Complimentary on-site parking
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Opening Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Creating a Modern Downtown
The projects, people, and mixed-use strategies informing the CBD.
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
Building the Heart
Capital trends, construction practices, and public-private partnerships informing the region's real estate finances.
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10:30 AM 11:15 AM |
Connecting KC
Across development, transportation, and urban planning, how can KC's entities work together to create a home equal parts high quality and accessible for all.
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11:15 AM 11:30 AM |
Closing Networking
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