A Vibrant Urban Core
Downtown Wichita is a thriving urban core of social, professional and cultural experiences. With over $1.6 billion of investment in the last decade, Wichita offers the space, resources and support to turn the possibilities of today into the treasured landmarks of tomorrow. Since 2010, significant investment has spurred over 1,658 residential units, 375 hotel rooms, a $75 million revitalization of five historic buildings into the Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCom); three major housing projects including $40 million 225 Sycamore, $22 million The National, and $15 million Hi-Tone Lofts. There are several additional investments in the pipeline including the estimated $302 million Wichita Biomedical Campus, $100 million EPC Ballpark Development, $25 million Exploration Place and $19 million Multi-Modal Facility.
Wichita boasts extensive restaurant and cuisine choices perfect for foodies near and far, an ever-expanding active arts community, beautiful parks and museums. The region has a distinct pride of place that can be experienced in visits to the Keeper of the Plains, numerous annual festivals, and a host of entertainment options. Here, residents have the opportunity to participate in local decision making, choose among affordable and wide-ranging housing, and explore all the area’s amenities due to a low-cost, high-quality way of life.
- One of the Coolest Cities in America [Thrillist 2018]
- Top 100 Best Places to Live [Livability 2019]
- One of America’s Most Artistic Towns [Expedia 2018]
