$4.1 Billion later the Sprint Center and Downtown are ready

[BigRedChief]

http://www.kansascity.com/708
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http://www.kansascity.com/708/story/301045.html

Restaurants, nightspots and shops surround the Sprint Center

By JOYCE SMITH | The Kansas City Star
Bopping to Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets” is one big reason to visit downtown Kansas City for the opening of the new Sprint Center on Saturday.But more than 50 restaurants and retailers within a three-block walk of the new arena are hoping to become a regular draw, too.
They offer visitors an eclectic mix ranging from decades-old restaurants and stores that have hung on through downtown’s decline and rebirth to new cutting-edge concepts hoping to cash in on the coming boom.

Downtown — long known for blocks of boarded-up buildings — is blowing off that image with an estimated $4.1 billion invested in the area in the last seven years, including the $850 million Power & Light District now under development across the street from the Sprint Center.

So here’s a friendly piece of advice that downtown entrepreneurs are offering visitors — avoid the traffic, come early, stay late and check out the new heart of the city.
“You don’t know how happy I am. I’ve been waiting 2 ½ years for this,” said Thelma Oliver, owner of the Mango Room, just a short sprint from the Sprint Center. “But you know … it’s going to be gridlock. And people are just going to go, ‘Yeah, we might as well go sit down somewhere until it dies down.’ ”

Hungry? Chow down on fried green beans or jambalaya rice balls at the Mango Room. Thirsty? Hoist a brew behind the big picture windows at Willie’s Kansas City sports bar, right across the downtown loop south of the arena. Want to just hang with the beautiful people? Chill out with cheese and wine flights at JP Wine Bar and Coffee House.

Grinders (bikers welcome) offers a taste of the East Coast with south Philly cheese steaks topped with Cheez Whiz. There’s a sculpture garden out back. The more refined Kansas City Cafe showcases local foods and products. You can even take a walk on the wild side at gentlemen’s clubs Bazooka’s Showgirls or Totally Nude Temptations.

Time Out Deli, in the food court of high-rise City Center Square, has built a booming weekday lunch business by offering sandwiches and specials like pan-fried chicken, along with a convenience store.
The new Madrigall, a martini bar and restaurant, is on one of the quieter blocks near the Sprint Center, so it gets noticed through nightly promotions — from poetry readings on Mondays to best hat contests on Tuesdays and live music on weekends.

Sprint Center construction workers have been loyal to the year-old 13th Street Grill and Bar, but it’s building dinner business with steaks, seafood and pasta. The location, across from the Jackson County Courthouse and Jail, also offers a close-up view at all sides of the law, from jurors pondering cases, to lawyers celebrating victories and people waiting for jailhouse visiting hours to start.

“The buzz is around, definitely, and if Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney come, I guarantee people will be down here drinking until 3 a.m.,” said Andrew Rowland, owner of the restaurant. “We’re ready to party.”
(Brooks is coming to the arena on Nov. 14.)
But for those who don’t want to stray far from their comfort zones, there are the national chains — McDonald’s, Starbucks, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and KFC/Pizza Hut.

Those into shopping as entertainment can obtain everything from a $35,000 marble and chintz Italian sofa at Retro Inferno to watercolors and jewelry by a local artist at Images Art Gallery, custom-tailored suits at Slabotsky & Son Tailors, and fine wines and gourmet products at Cellar Rat Wine Merchants.
Clint Miller staked out his ground in October, opening a trendy men’s street wear and sneakers store, Phenom, just a half-block from the arena. He depended on destination customers until recently, when walk-in traffic started increasing for his premium denim, vinyl toys, Adidas limited-edition Halloween-themed sneakers and Kidrobot hoodies.

For longtime River Market residents and small-business owners Bob and Nikki Deal, the opening of the Sprint Center means walking rather than driving to attractions.

“I was dodging detour signs, but I’ve been excited ever since the development first started taking place,” Bob Deal said. “The whole growth of downtown Kansas City is outstanding. It’s phenomenal — business, entertainment, living — you couldn’t ask for more than that.”

And there’s more to come.
The Power & Light District will offer dozens of restaurants and retailers, many new to the area, when it officially marks its grand opening next March for the Big 12 basketball tournament. But two entertainment district operations — Vinino and McFadden’s Sports Saloon — will open in mid-November. Landscaping is done, but twinkle lights are still to come.
And the locally owned Crosstown Station is planning a mid-November opening south of the arena on McGee Street. The venue will feature live music — everything from low-key musicians at happy hour to national rock bands late at night.

But for scores of entrepreneurs big and small who have placed their bets downtown, the wait for the Sprint Center is almost over.
“Everybody on my payroll will be here October 13th,” said Oliver of the Mango Room. “It’s what we’ve all been waiting for and you have to be ready. We’re very, very excited.” <HR class=infobox-hr-separator>
The Sprint Center is expecting 17,000 people for the Elton John concert (his production will take up about 1,500 of the seats). But the Kansas City Repertory Theatre also will have a matinee and evening performance at the Copaken Stage on Saturday that could bring in as many as 640 more to downtown. And 550 people are expected at a wedding reception at the Town Pavilion.

[Saulbadguy]

I'm looking forward to going there.

[BigRedChief]

I'm looking forward to going there.
So am I. Go see some good music and party afterwards in the Power and Light district. :clap:

[Saulbadguy]

So am I. Go see some good music and party afterwards in the Power and Light district. :clap:
There is a KSU bball game there in December, that will be my first time there.

[FloridaMan88]

So am I. Go see some good music and party afterwards in the Power and Light district. :clap:

The Power and Light district won't be completely open until March I think

[ChiefsCountry]

I'm so excited about the Sprint Center. KC is getting major events now, and with AEG running things we will keep getting them bc they promote most of the major acts.

[BigRedChief]

The Power and Light district won't be completely open until March I think
I can wait.:)

[BillyDaleClanton]

What is the latest word on a NBA or NHL team coming here?

[BigRedChief]

There is a KSU bball game there in December, that will be my first time there.
Looks like a great place to see a BB game.
http://www.sprintcenter.com/images/gallery1-4.jpg

[BillyDaleClanton]

It's unfortunate the arena is named after Sprint. I hope that corporation goes out of business. Worst customer service ever.

[Saulbadguy]

It's unfortunate the arena is named after Sprint. I hope that corporation goes out of business. Worst customer service ever.
ROFL

[Duck Dog]

There is a KSU bball game there in December, that will be my first time there.


Too bad it's not called the Power and 'Red' Light district. You may have had a shot at getting laid while you're there.

[BigRedChief]

It's unfortunate the arena is named after Sprint. I hope that corporation goes out of business. Worst customer service ever.
I'm glad they sponsered the place. Thats $20 million us taxpayers didn't have to fork over.

[Saulbadguy]

Too bad it's not called the Power and 'Red' Light district. You may have had a shot at getting laid while you're there.
Your mom.

[BigMeatballDave]

It's unfortunate the arena is named after Sprint. I hope that corporation goes out of business. Worst customer service ever.Yep. I signed up with Sprint a month ago. Its horrible. Other than that, I'm Ok with them...

[BigMeatballDave]

After all these years, KC may actually get a nightlife.

[KChiefs1]

it's well worth the $$$$$

[BigVE]

Will this end up doing away with Kemper? Parking and access are horrible at Kemper.

[cmh6476]

so how do I go about getting some good seats to the Big 12 championship next March?

[BigRedChief]

Downtown eateries cover wide range of moods, themes and cuisines.



By LAUREN CHAPIN
The Kansas City Star People who plan to use the Sprint Center as a reason to go downtown or stick around for the first time in years will find plenty of food choices already in place.Here’s a roundup:
A city at the Crossroads
•The Brick: 1727 McGee St., 816-421-1634. Great diner food (think chili, biscuits and gravy) and lots of local bands.
•The Art of Pizza: 1801 Baltimore Ave., 816-421-1888. Pizzas and sandwiches and art on the walls.
•JP Wine Bar & Coffee House: 1526 Walnut St., 816-842-2660. From early morning coffee to late night, wine flights, cocktails and small plates.
•Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolate: 1819 McGee St., 816-842-1300. Exquisite handmade chocolates and 15 flavors of drinking chocolates.
•Cheesehead Homemade Gourmet Grilled Sandwiches: 1616 Grand Blvd., 816-842-7333. More than just your basic grilled cheese sandwich emporium.
•Kansas City Café: 1532 Grand Blvd., 816-471-7111. One of the newest eateries near the center offers different menus every day.
•Grinder’s: 417 E. 18th St., 816-472-5454. Pizzas, sandwiches and tots and new outdoor music venue.
•Madrigall: 1627 Oak St., 816- 472-4400. Martini bar and more. Poetry nights, best hat contests.
•Souperman: 1724 Main St., 816-421-7687. Fabulous sandwiches and homemade soups. Menu changes frequently.
•Pizza Bella: 1819 Baltimore Ave., 816-421-7492. Neapolitan pizza cooked in wood-fired oven.
•YJ’s Snack Bar: 128 W. 18th St., 816-472-5533. One of the original tenants in the Crossroads, back in the day. Unique fare, live music, long hours on weekends.
•Bulldog: 1715 Main St., 816-421-4799. Sports bar on one side, fast-casual restaurant on the other.
•Nara: 1617 Main St., 816-221-6272. Sushi and other contemporary Asian fare served in stylin’ space. Be sure to check out the bathrooms.
•Lidia’s: 101 W. 22nd St., 816-221-3722. James Beard award-winning chef Lidia Bastianich brings her brand of regional Italian to town
•City Tavern: 101 W. 22nd St., 816-421-3696. Old-school oyster bar on one side, elegantly rustic chophouse on the other.
•Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue: 101 W. 22nd St., 816-472-7427. White tablecloth, Kansas City-style barbecue, ribs, beans and pulled pork.
•Hereford House: 2 E. 20th St., 816-842-1080. Original site of the locally owned steakhouse chain.
•Michael Smith: 1900 Main St., 816-842-2202. James Beard award-winning chef opens a foodie haven.
•Smokin Joe’s Bar-B-Q: 101 Southwest Blvd., 816-421-2282. This Crossroads ’cue joint perfumes the air. Outdoor dining added.
•1924 Main: 1924 Main St., 816-472-1924. Prix fixe lunch and dinners with optional wine pairings in handsome Rieger Building.
•Pierpont’s: 30 W. Pershing Road in Union Station, 816-221-5111. Elegant restaurant in renovated Union Station. Fabulous marble and wood bar, too.
•Twenty 20 Restaurant: 2020 Baltimore Ave., 816-471-2020. Sleek bar and restaurant fronting the Freight House District.
• Paddy O’Quigley’s Pub and Grille: 100 E. 20th St., 816-842-0400.
• The Cashew: 2000 Grand Blvd., 816-221-5858. Two floors of food and fun. Al fresco dining, too.
•Webster House: 1644 Wyandotte St., 816-221-4713. Lunch only in meticulously renovated 19th-century schoolhouse.
•Cigar Box: 1519 Grand Blvd., 816-421-7222. Great sandwiches and homemade Italian.
•Willie’s: 1501 Grand Blvd., 816-527-0122. Full-blown sports bar fronting the Sprint Center.
In the Downtown Loop
•Arun Thai Place Grill: 100 E. Seventh St., 816-472-THAI. Stylish Thai, brought downtown by the owners of the Thai Place restaurants.
•Seven: 613 Walnut St., 816-777-1107. Classy Italian restaurant by day, grooving nightclub and lounge by night.
•Azul Latin Bistro: 1108 Grand Blvd., 816-527-0993. Latin groove comes downtown.
•Drum Room: 1335 Baltimore, 816-303-1686. Food and libations in the newly renovated Hilton President Hotel.
•The Studio Restaurant and Bar: 1118 McGee St., 816-214-9701. New restaurant and bar in historic building; rooftop bar in progress.
•The Mango Room: 1111 Main St., 816-268-4600. Caribbean meets soul here.
•Cupini’s: 25 E. 12th St., 816-842-2002. A franchise of the Cupini’s empire, specializing in Italian.
•The Majestic Steakhouse: 931 Broadway, 816-471-8484. Fine steaks, stellar jazz in historic Fitzpatrick Saloon Building.
•Phillips Chophouse and 12B: 106 W. 12th St., 816-221-7000. Old-school steakhouse and hip bar under the auspices of the Hotel Phillips.
•Tanner’s: 1000 Broadway St., 816-471-8687. Downtown sports bar for fans of any sport.
•The Quaff: 1010 Broadway St., 816-471-1918 (bar), and 816-842-4745 (grill). Where locals congregate to knock one back.
•The Peanut: 418 W. Ninth St., 816-2217470. Famous BLT’s and wings.
•John’s: 928 Wyandotte St., 816-474-5668. Great bar food and fabulous rooftop view looking north toward Missouri River.
Wander through the City Market
•Bo Ling’s: 20 E. Fifth St., 816-841-5465. New downtown outpost for this savvy local chain.
•River Market Brewery: 500 Walnut St., 816-471-6300. Brews crafted on-site. Finger-licking bar food.
•Le Fou Frog: 400 E. Fifth St., 816-474-6060. One of KC’s best restaurants: fabulous French fare served by quirky, energetic staff in a funky space.
•Tarantino’s Downtown Pizza: 601 McGee St., 816-421-0043. Homemade marinara, lasagna and pizzas.
•Harry’s Country Club: 112 Missouri Ave., 816-421-3505. Honky-tonk jukebox, yard beers, belly-busting food.
•Habashi House: 309 Main, 816-421-0414. Mediterranean fare, including falafel sandwiches.
•Vivace: 529 Walnut St., 816-527-0999. Famous for its ice bar.
•Garozzo’s: 526 Harrison St., 816-221-2455. Legendary Italian restaurant. Think Sinatra.
•Winslow’s City Market Barbecue: 20 E. Fifth St., 816-471-RIBS. Dave Winslow’s finger-licking ’cue is a City Market institution.
•Succotash: 15 E. Third St., 816-421-2807. Breakfast and lunch in funky City Market eatery.
Talk a walk on the West Side
•La Bodega: 703 Southwest Blvd., 816-472-8272. Spanish tapas, sangria and paellas served in rambunctious West Side favorite.
•Taqueria Mexico: 910 Southwest Blvd., 816-221-1399. One of many Mexican places on the Boulevard.
•Blue Bird Café: 1700 Summit, 816-221-7559. Local, organic and seasonal fare. Brunch, too.
Meet me at 18th and Vine
•Peach Tree Restaurant: 1512 E. 18th St., 816-472-8733. Upscale soul food, fried chicken, sweet potato pie and the works.
•Blue Room: 1616 E. 18th St., 816-474-2929. Jazz destination is part of jazz museum.
•Mutual Musicians Foundation: 1823 Highland Ave., 816-471-5212. Liquor licensed … and new Friday happy hour.

[Saulbadguy]

so how do I go about getting some good seats to the Big 12 championship next March?
Wait until tickets go on sale, retard.

[Skip Towne]

What is the seating capacity for basketball?

[Anyong Bluth]

Yep. I signed up with Sprint a month ago. Its horrible. Other than that, I'm Ok with them...

I've had Sprint for 8 years, minus 6 months I tried out T-mobile and the call coverage was horrible.

Sprint is way ahead in terms of technology, though they have been hurt by other competitors that have cut into their niche market of offering the coolest phones like when they started business.

You're right about the customer service, partly. It's a hit or miss game with them, and you have to know how to go about getting hooked up, but it does take some luck of getting a good rep and finessing the situation.

I pay $68-70 (tax included) for 3 lines that all have unlimited text, powervision, free roaming, pcs 2 pc2, nights starting at 7pm, and share 1500 minutes a month.

We never even come close to going over our minutes, but they have been nice enough to give me a 20% discount b/c of where my brother works, waived the $10 charge for additional lines, waived the $10 charge for unlimited texts per line, and reduced the cost of the powervision and roaming on 2 lines and free on the other.

Customer service may be horrible sometimes, but I couldn't even dream of getting that price anywhere else!

[Anyong Bluth]

SEATING CAPACITIES

Hockey Bball End Stage Center Stage
Lower Level Seating
General Seating 7,650 8,690 7,01 9,400

Club Seating 1,700 1,905 1,700 1,700

Suite Level 1 730 730 730 730

Suite Level 2 604 604 604 604

Upper Level Seating
General Seating 6,420 6,520 4,400 6,520

Total 17,104 18,449 14,444 18,954

[Anyong Bluth]

Over on Phog someone took pictures of the area from yesterday.. you can check out more at:

http://forums.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2488#s=172&f=2488&t=1192577&p=3

Word has it that the sight lines are beautiful, and that even from the back row its a good spot. Seats are supposed to be VERY comfortable and have individual foldback arm rests. Concourse is very big, but gets a little narrower at the corners. I love that they have the exposed views to the outside of the arena on one end.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/carlosborge/IMG_0013.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/carlosborge/IMG_0027.jpg

[ChiefsCountry]

Man I cant wait for the Garth Brooks concert to check it out. Awesome way to see a new arena, heck I remember my first time at Kemper was for the American Royal.

[Anyong Bluth]

Man I cant wait for the Garth Brooks concert to check it out. Awesome way to see a new arena, heck I remember my first time at Kemper was for the American Royal.

They announced yesterday that the Garth show is going to be simulcast live at movie theatres around the country at the same time, including in KC. Kind of a cool idea if you ask me...

[Bob Dole]

Good to see Bob Dole's friend Clint's business (Phenom) got mention. Hopefully the opening will give him a good boost in business.

[tk13]

They announced yesterday that the Garth show is going to be simulcast live at movie theatres around the country at the same time, including in KC. Kind of a cool idea if you ask me...
Genesis did this in Europe earlier this year, it was a really neat idea. Broadcast it in movie theaters in high-def with 5.1 surround. I think the next logical step is to film a concert for IMAX. That would be wild.

[Dartgod]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/carlosborge/IMG_0013.jpg

Damn. What the hell is up with the watermelon-head dude in the foreground?

[Sure-Oz]

No wonder i didn't get my rebate from sprint, bitches

[BigRedChief]

Good to see Bob Dole's friend Clint's business (Phenom) got mention. Hopefully the opening will give him a good boost in business.
Which one?

[BigRedChief]

No wonder i didn't get my rebate from sprint, bitches
Yeah, sorry you got screwed pal! :harumph: But it saved us $20 million is increased taxes.:clap:

[jiveturkey]

I went down to the Sprint Center last night to check the place out. It's everything that I expected. The scoreboards are freakin' sweet, the LCD runner that goes around the front edge of the upper deck is freakin' sweet, the concourse width is freakin' sweet and they have Quick Trip's with slushy machines. The escalator ride up to the top is pretty freaky, it's a long way up. The girls didn't like the fact that there was so much gray everywhere. The seats were really comfy but in the upper deck they're really small. I can't wait to see some basketball in there.

http://lh3.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a050VkmI/AAAAAAAABkA/itlpxBNm2ig/DSC05452.JPG?imgmax=800

Looking South just inside the concouse
http://lh5.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a2Z0VknI/AAAAAAAABkI/Y0sdj_CNZ8I/DSC05453.jpg?imgmax=800

Locals won't know what to so with all of this room. People will probably start forming random lines just because that's what they're used to. http://lh4.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a3J0VkoI/AAAAAAAABkQ/FIkeaQofDyI/DSC05454.JPG?imgmax=800

The highest point looking South
http://lh6.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a4p0VkpI/AAAAAAAABkY/Qu1GBsVN9z4/DSC05456.jpg?imgmax=800

The highest point looking East http://lh4.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a6J0VkqI/AAAAAAAABkg/-B_elxzKMyE/DSC05457.jpg?imgmax=800

There is a huge space at the top of the North end http://lh5.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a7Z0VkrI/AAAAAAAABko/B0gY9CR6ni4/DSC05459.jpg?imgmax=800

Looking North
http://lh4.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a9J0VksI/AAAAAAAABkw/upyMxSMmFyA/DSC05463.jpg?imgmax=800

Escalator thrill ride
http://lh3.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6a-50VkuI/AAAAAAAABlA/3KGZi4jqWMw/DSC05465.JPG?imgmax=800
http://lh6.google.com/hnosaj/Rw6bAp0VkwI/AAAAAAAABlQ/Gri7PsPbPpw/DSC05472.jpg?imgmax=800

[KChiefs1]

Has the city of KC put out a map of the downtown area showing where all of these places are located in regard to the Sprint Center?

I visit KC often but I have to admit that I've never visited downtown in the last 10 years because there was never anything down there I wanted to see or do. Times they are a changin'!

[Dave Lane]

Fisheye lens I imagine

[Dave Lane]

JPs Winebar is in my building so try em out :)

[BigRedChief]

Has the city of KC put out a map of the downtown area showing where all of these places are located in regard to the Sprint Center?

I visit KC often but I have to admit that I've never visited downtown in the last 10 years because there was never anything down there I wanted to see or do. Times they are a changin'!
I'm sure they will. I think most of the bars and restaurants aren't going to open for another 6 months but supposely a lot are going to be open for the Big12 championship.

[blaise]

That would make a great hockey arena. I know most people here don't like hockey, but looking at those photos that place would be great for a hockey game.

[Pitt Gorilla]

That would make a great hockey arena. I know most people here don't like hockey, but looking at those photos that place would be great for a hockey game.
How could anyone not like hockey?!?

[Frazod]

How could anyone not like hockey?!?

Because it's basically SOCCER ON ICE. The fights are OK, but much like auto racing, where the only true excitement is the crashes, the fights are too few and far between.

To be fair, I was on the verge of being a hockey fan once. Had a roommate who had played semi-pro and was an avid puckhead, and I even went to a couple of games. But I lived in Chicago, and Cheap Ass Dollar Bill Wirtz and his shitsucking Blackhawks cured me of that. After he shitcanned Roenick, Belfour and Chelios, and the Hawks basically turned into the doormat of the NHL, I quit caring and never started again.

Dollar Bill mercifully died a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully his kid will take steps to save the franchise from his idiot ass father's decades of inept mismanagement.

[Buck]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/carlosborge/IMG_0013.jpg

OMG!!! I See a ghost in the upper left-hand corner!!!

[ChiefaRoo]

How could anyone not like hockey?!?

Hockey rules in person and sucks on tv.

[SBK]

Hockey rules in person and sucks on tv.

This is so true. I'm going to the Thrashers v Devils game Saturday. My brother in law knows the Thrashers GM real well so we get free seats all the time. He converted me by taking me to the games. Can't watch it on tv! :)

[Anyong Bluth]

Hockey rules in person and sucks on tv.


Fact. Hockey live is amazing. Even watching the warm-ups is quite amazing to see how much puck control these guys have. I live in Chicago now, and goto Blackhawks games just for fun. As bad as they are, going to the games are still a blast, and sitting club level and having a server makes it even better.

I also grew up as a young kid watching hockey late night with my dad because I had growing pains and couldn't sleep. I grew all but 1 inch by the time I was in 7th grade (I'm 6'2), and the rate that my bones were growing I would be in severe pain trying to goto bed at night. Mostly in my legs. But, my dad grew up in Buffalo, and was a big Sabres fan... slash Gordy Howe fan, so we'd watch hockey late night when I couldn't sleep, back in the day.

As for soccer (football), living in London previously, I will say that many people won't grasp the excitement that it generates. The Premiership (English soccer league) is amazing! IF you went to a few games, you'd realize that the crowds have the same enthusiasm of a college football game, and the degree of coverage by the media is absurd. They literally take a paparazzi level of coverage of the players, and you can't help but being amazed when seeing it in person.

[Bearcat]

Because it's basically SOCCER ON ICE. The fights are OK, but much like auto racing, where the only true excitement is the crashes, the fights are too few and far between.


Hockey is DV's offense. You will generate plenty of chances to score (granted, unlike his offense, you obviously don't score nearly as often).

Soccer is like Herm's offense. You will get 2 good chances to score each game. Better take advantage of one.

[Bob Dole]

Which one?

Phenom. He sells trendy $300 jeans to Chiefs players.

And other stuff. http://phenomkc.net/

[KC Jones]

Official countdown to HonestChiefsFan telling us downtowns are all crime ridden bum and prostitute infested slums and nobody should ever go to or live in a downtown area...

[BigRedChief]

Phenom. He sells trendy $300 jeans to Chiefs players.

And other stuff. http://phenomkc.net/

Good for him but I don't think I would ever pay that much for jeans. My Levi's are working for me. But if I had Millions to spend.....

[HonestChieffan]

Official countdown to HonestChiefsFan telling us downtowns are all crime ridden bum and prostitute infested slums and nobody should ever go to or live in a downtown area...

Actually, you need to work on your politically correct terms. The PC term is not bums. It is "Quality of life Violators" according to the San Fran Chronicle.

Not all downtowns are that way. KC will have to make sure it stays clean and get the thugs to stay away since the parking makes for so much walking in areas that are not historically very safe. Right now there is not a lot of room for much but construction equipment in downtown.

The drive bys and street crime is south and east of downtown for now.

[Bearcat]

The drive bys and street crime is south and east of downtown for now.

Yay, somebody gets it! :clap:

The KCPD is planning on a bike brigade for downtown events, as well as the KC development people that have been standing on the street corners for the past several months during the day.

KC will have to make sure it stays clean and get the thugs to stay away since the parking makes for so much walking in areas that are not historically very safe.

With 10,000 spots right around the Sprint Center, and another 10,000 within a square mile, I don't see it being a huge challenge to make sure everyone gets from and to their car safely.

[BigRedChief]

With 10,000 spots right around the Sprint Center, and another 10,000 within a square mile, I don't see it being a huge challenge to make sure everyone gets from and to their car safely.
No chit, you don't think they have thought of this? If the suburban Mom's and Dad's can't make it safely to their car from the Hanna Montana show the whole Downtown revitalization will fail. If you can't walk safely to the bars and night life from the Center it will fail.