Historic West Bottoms Association

February 19th, 2026

In the News: Skepticism and hope in the West Bottoms

KC Studio examines how the proposed 1,200-apartment redevelopment could impact West Bottoms residents, artists, and small businesses, including perspective from HWBA President Ian Davis of Blip Coffee Roasters.

January 10th, 2026

West Bottoms Sees Accelerated Redevelopment Along West 11th Street

Beautiful spring weather in Kansas City is helping accelerate the pace of redevelopment in the Historic West Bottoms.

June 9th, 2025

Stockyards Legends Dinner Honors Michael R. Haverty

The seventh annual Stockyards Legends Dinner on May 21, 2025, celebrated civic leader Michael R. Haverty with heartfelt tributes, historic reflections, and community camaraderie in Kansas City’s West Bottoms.

November 9th, 2024

Girls on the Run 5K in the West Bottoms

Thousands gathered in Kansas City’s historic West Bottoms on November 9th, 2024, for the Girls on the Run 5K, celebrating empowerment and achievement.

August 3rd, 2024

The New Liberty Courtyard Receives Media Attention

The newly redeveloped Liberty Courtyard under I-670 has been the host to several recent events in the West Bottoms and continues to generate attention in the community.

May 31st, 2024

Heritage Days 2024: Thank You!

This year, the Historic West Bottoms Association celebrated its 100th year as a chartered organization with the 10th year of our Heritage Days events!

May 17th, 2024

2nd Annual Wilbur Niewald Plein Air Weekend

43 Regional Outdoor Painters were pre-registered for the 2nd Annual Wilbur Niewald Plein Air Weekend, held on May 17th-18th in the Historic West Bottoms.

May 5th, 2024

2024 Annual Stockyards Legends Dinner

HWBA held our annual Stockyards Legends Dinner on May 6, 2024 in The Oliver Building.