Downtown Wichita jobs rise
The reported number of jobs in Downtown Wichita rose in 2018, but there is an issue with the data. Continue reading Downtown Wichita jobs rise
Tag: Downtown Wichita revitalization
Articles about the redevelopment of downtown Wichita and its impact on the economic freedom of Wichitans.
Downtown Wichita population is up
New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita. Continue reading Downtown Wichita population is up
Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Attendance at downtown Wichita attractions presented in an interactive visualization. Continue reading Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Visualization: Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Attendance at downtown Wichita attractions presented in an interactive visualization. The Source of data is Visit Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau as presented in State of Downtown Reports published by DowntownWichita.org. Click here to access the visualization. For more visualizations, … Continue reading Visualization: Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Intrust Bank Arena loss for 2019 nears $5 million
A truthful accounting of the finances of Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita shows a large loss. Continue reading Intrust Bank Arena loss for 2019 nears $5 million
Rethinking the city and the community for a post-pandemic world
How has the pandemic affected cities in general and Wichita specifically, and what are implications for the future? Continue reading Rethinking the city and the community for a post-pandemic world
Naftzger Park on the web: Do we care?
A badly outdated portion of Wichita’s website makes me wonder: Does anyone care? Continue reading Naftzger Park on the web: Do we care?
Wichita taxing district to expand
The City of Wichita plans to expand a special tax district. Continue reading Wichita taxing district to expand
Naftzger Park event management agreement ambiguous
The profit-sharing agreement for Naftzger Park event management contains ambiguity that could lead to disputes. Continue reading Naftzger Park event management agreement ambiguous
Century II resource center
Updated and refreshed: A resource of information about the Century II Performing arts and Convention Center in Wichita. Continue reading Century II resource center
Downtown Wichita population is up
New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita. Continue reading Downtown Wichita population is up
Downtown Wichita jobs rise
The number of jobs in downtown Wichita rose sharply in 2017. Continue reading Downtown Wichita jobs rise
The Wichita baseball team’s name
Is the name of the new Wichita baseball team important? Yes, as it provides insight. Continue reading The Wichita baseball team’s name
From Pachyderm: Save Century II
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Speakers promoting the saving of the Century II Convention and Performing Arts Center in downtown Wichita. Continue reading From Pachyderm: Save Century II
From Pachyderm: Save Century II
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Speakers promoting the saving of the Century II convention and performing arts center in downtown Wichita. Continue reading From Pachyderm: Save Century II
In Wichita, more tax increment financing
The Wichita city council will consider expanding an existing TIF, or tax increment financing district. Continue reading In Wichita, more tax increment financing
What the Block 1 amendment says about downtown Wichita
The amending of a retail lease tells us a lot about the economics of downtown Wichita. Continue reading What the Block 1 amendment says about downtown Wichita
Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rent
Citizens may not have noticed that a campaign contributor to Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell received a large benefit from the city this week. Continue reading Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rent
Downtown Wichita population
Wichita economic development officials use a convoluted method of estimating the population of downtown Wichita, producing a number much higher than Census Bureau estimates. Continue reading Downtown Wichita population
Downtown Wichita jobs decline
Despite heavy promotion and investment in downtown Wichita, the number of jobs continues to decline. Continue reading Downtown Wichita jobs decline