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Tag: Downtown Wichita revitalization

Articles about the redevelopment of downtown Wichita and its impact on the economic freedom of Wichitans.

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Downtown Wichita jobs rise

December 28, 2020 Bob Weeks

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

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Downtown Wichita population is up

December 10, 2020 Bob Weeks

New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita. Continue reading Downtown Wichita population is up

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Downtown Wichita attraction attendance

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Bob Weeks

Attendance at downtown Wichita attractions presented in an interactive visualization. Continue reading Downtown Wichita attraction attendance

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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

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Intrust Bank Arena loss for 2019 nears $5 million

October 10, 2020 Bob Weeks

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

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Rethinking the city and the community for a post-pandemic world

September 13, 2020 Bob Weeks

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

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Naftzger Park on the web: Do we care?

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Bob Weeks

A badly outdated portion of Wichita’s website makes me wonder: Does anyone care? Continue reading Naftzger Park on the web: Do we care?

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Wichita taxing district to expand

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Bob Weeks

The City of Wichita plans to expand a special tax district. Continue reading Wichita taxing district to expand

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Naftzger Park event management agreement ambiguous

February 4, 2020 Bob Weeks

The profit-sharing agreement for Naftzger Park event management contains ambiguity that could lead to disputes. Continue reading Naftzger Park event management agreement ambiguous

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Century II resource center

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020 Bob Weeks

Updated and refreshed: A resource of information about the Century II Performing arts and Convention Center in Wichita. Continue reading Century II resource center

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Downtown Wichita population is up

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 Bob Weeks

New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita. Continue reading Downtown Wichita population is up

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Downtown Wichita jobs rise

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Bob Weeks

The number of jobs in downtown Wichita rose sharply in 2017. Continue reading Downtown Wichita jobs rise

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The Wichita baseball team’s name

November 17, 2019 Bob Weeks

Is the name of the new Wichita baseball team important? Yes, as it provides insight. Continue reading The Wichita baseball team’s name

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From Pachyderm: Save Century II

November 8, 2019 Bob Weeks

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

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From Pachyderm: Save Century II

November 2, 2019 Bob Weeks

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

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In Wichita, more tax increment financing

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Bob Weeks

The Wichita city council will consider expanding an existing TIF, or tax increment financing district. Continue reading In Wichita, more tax increment financing

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What the Block 1 amendment says about downtown Wichita

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019 Bob Weeks

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

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Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rent

October 4, 2019October 5, 2019 Bob Weeks

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

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Downtown Wichita population

September 27, 2019 Bob Weeks

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

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Downtown Wichita jobs decline

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Bob Weeks

Despite heavy promotion and investment in downtown Wichita, the number of jobs continues to decline. Continue reading Downtown Wichita jobs decline

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