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Kansas City State of The Market

Thu Aug 28, 2025

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Kansas City State of The Market

Commercial Real Estate Development Strategies, Partnership Opportunities and Leasing Operations in a Changing Market

Thursday August 28 2025 @ 8:00 AM CDT

$115.00

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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

Audrey Navarro

Audrey Navarro

Managing Partner, Clemons
Scott McCubbrey

Scott McCubbrey

Managing Director, Marquee Development
Jon Copaken

Jon Copaken

Principal, Copaken

Allan Gray

Partner, Zhou B Art Center of Kansas City
Bart Lowen

Bart Lowen

VP, Development, Price Brothers

Why You Can't Miss This

What We'll Cover:

  1. Multifamily and Housing Trends
    • The trends shaping KC multifamily, and the key players involved
  2. Rethinking Repositioning
    • Exploring adaptive reuse concepts outside of traditional office/hotel to residential
  3. Mixed Use Deep Dive
    • A closer look at how developers are putting the pieces together to create unified experiences across varied property types
  4. Policy and Politics
    • Tax and financing incentives driving and impeding KCMO expansion
  5. 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. 

 

Reach out to customerservice@bisnow.com for customer support. For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Chicago event producer Will Follett at will.follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

Zhou B Art Center KC
1801 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Opening Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Creating a Modern Downtown
The projects, people, and mixed-use strategies informing the CBD.
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Funding the Heart
Capital trends, construction practices, and public-private partnerships informing the region's real estate finances
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Closing Networking

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