EDCKC was proud to sponsor this year’s Kansas City Industrial Council's Brick-by-Brick reception, an evening dedicated to honoring the individuals and businesses that continue to build a stronger, more sustainable Kansas City. Each year, KCIC recognizes those making outstanding contributions to the economic vitality of our industrial areas through the Brick-by-Brick Awards, while also celebrating leaders in sustainability across the metro. We were especially excited to celebrate alongside @mayorMayor Quinton Lucas and give a special shoutout to our partners at Foundation for Regeneration who received a well-deserved award for their impactful work. (fb)

At the recent Focused Forum, hosted by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, community leaders, developers, and housing advocates confronted the question: How do we build a city where attainable housing is not an aspiration, but a reality? Moderated by EDCKC President and CEO, Tracey Lewis, the panel featured insights from Emmet Pierson (Community Builders of Kansas City), Jamee Rodgers (Urban Neighborhood Initiative), and Brennan Crawford (Community Housing of Wyandotte County) on what it really takes to build housing that’s equitable, accessible, and rooted in community. Read more: https://edckc.com/housing-kc/ (fb)