I Bike Douglas Tours this Saturday!
In celebration of bike month, the Wichita Downtown Development Corp. has again organized the I Bike Douglas Rides. Three themed tours will be offered on May 19th, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. view all >
May 13
City block a ‘laboratory’ for downtown Wichita development
Work is progressing on Project Downtown�s �laboratory.
May 8
Wichita council approves changes for downtown parking garage
The Wichita City Council approved the latest changes in a downtown parking garage and park project.
May 8
Wichita eases rules for sidewalk cafes
City officials took a big step Tuesday for the expected influx of new sidewalk cafes downtown.
Electronic Archives
Find all past items sent out by the WDDC.
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Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting
Want to find out what is happening on the alternative transportation front? Be sure to attend these meetings and you'll be fully informed of how Wichita is becoming a ped-friendly community.
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Wichita Ribfest
Wichita Ribfest is a three-day event, May 17-19, located in Lot D at 777 E. Waterman. Event admission is $4 per person, with children 12 and under admitted for free. Hours for the event are 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Courtesy of Go Wichita, admission will be half-price from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Guests wearing a 2012 Riverfest button receive free admission. Admission allows entrance into Wichita Ribfest and includes entertainment. Ribs, barbecue and other food items and beverages are available for purchase. The event also features the House of Schwan beer garden and a children’s play area. Some activities will require an additional fee.

Patterned after other national ribfest events, Wichita Ribfest is an outdoor festival featuring award-winning barbeque and music. Ribbers from around the country will compete against each other for awards in a variety of different categories, including “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice.” Wichita Ribfest will showcase six national rib vendors, as well as a stage featuring local and regional musical acts. Other aspects of the event include a beer garden, a kid’s play-area, and a VIP tent. Media sponsors for the event include Journal Broadcast Group and Fox Kansas – KSAS.

Mel Hambelton Ford and Fox Kansas announced the second annual Mel Hambelton Ford Idle contest to be held on Thursday.

Friday’s schedule: Local Country Bands The Watchers and Nobody’s Business with National Country Act Gloriana

Bands set for Saturday include former American Idol contestant Casey James, Mexican musician and singer Kareem Lopez and local groups Conjunto Anonimo, Poultry ‘N Motion and Pretty Ugly.

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East Side/West Side Story
East Side/West Side Story

Then followed by:

"Super Duper 60's" Musical Comedy Revue

Doors Open: 6pm Dinner Served: 6:15-7:30pm Curtain: 7:50pm

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East Side/West Side Story
East Side/West Side Story

Then followed by:

"Super Duper 60's" Musical Comedy Revue

Doors Open: 6pm Dinner Served: 6:15-7:30pm Curtain: 7:50pm

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The LUX One Bedroom
Floor plan of the one bedroom at the LUX (First & Market).The one bedroom has a variety of configurations and ranges from 689 - 1239 sq ft. view story >
The LUX trailer
An inspired structure for a city in transition view story >
WDDC Grand Opening Design and Innovation Center
Bahia Ramos Synnott
Coleman Site Development
Wichita Rotary Club announces a Centennial Gift to the Community, partnering with Coleman, Sedgwick County, and the City of Wichita.
Wichita Carnegie Library
2011 Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce Keeper of the Plains Award Recipient - The Fidelity Bank Carnegie Library Building
INTRUST Bank Arena
2011 Wichita Metro Area Chamber of Commerce Ad Astra Award Recipient - INTRUST Bank Arena