⛲️ The Populous Decision

Populous Decision: Populous will lead architectural and workplace design for the entire facility, covering the needs of players, coaches, and football operations departments. They'll also serve as master planning architect for the surrounding mixed-use development alongside Burns & McDonnell, who was previously named the owner’s representative for the project.

Keep It Local: With Populous designing the HQ and practice facility in Olathe, and MANICA in charge of designing the new stadium in KCK, both major projects are in the hands of KC-based firms. The new practice facility, team HQ, mixed-use district, and stadium are set to open ahead of the 2031 season.

Wild About Wine: Guests will be able to explore the topside of the zoo (excluding Africa) while sampling 40 different types of wine. There will also be 14 food trucks, live music, and conversations with conservation project leaders. Proceeds from the event benefit the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium and its Conservation Fund.

Zoo-mmeliers: GA tickets include entry, access to wine tastings, and live music. A VIP Experience is available, which gives you exclusive access to the Sobela Ocean Aquarium from 5:30-7:30pm, a dinner buffet, 10 exclusive wine samplings, unlimited beer & wine bar, a custom Wine Walk bottle, and a special chat with a dive specialist (while they are underwater!)

Never Forget: The stop is a part of a 10,500-mile, 35-city tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The special ceremony will feature the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, an 83-foot tractor-trailer that transforms into a 1,100-square-foot high-tech exhibit honoring all those lost that day, including the 343 FDNY members. Country music artist Jessica Rose will perform, and lunch will be provided by Guy Fieri Foundation Food Trucks.

For Those Who Served: Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, builds smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and works to eradicate veteran homelessness.

🍖 Bigs & BBQ: Thinking about becoming a mentor? Join us at Big Brothers Big Sisters KC for Bigs & BBQ Block Party on August 11 for food, drinks, games, and a casual introduction to becoming a Big. Your future Little could be waiting!*

🏈 Hometown Super Bowl?: With the Chiefs’ new stadium project moving forward, team President Mark Donovan said the team is in discussions with the NFL to host in 2033, 2034, or 2035.

✈️ Quick Detour: KCI had an unexpected visitor on Monday: a Qatar Airways Airbus A350 from Doha. The flight was diverted from its original destination of Chicago due to severe weather.

💕 In-Person Connection: Tinder is launching new in-person events in nine new cities, including Kansas City.

🐶 Barkin’ in Olathe: Locally-owned pet shop Brookside Barkery announced it is now open in Olathe, its 9th location. The shop is located at 14040 W. 119th St.

🍸 Social Hour: Social House, a premium neighborhood bar in North Hyde Park, is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday (8/1) from 4-12pm.

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