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New Symbol of Community Spirit Takes Root in Martin City

Community Tree Project Intended to Grow Along With Neighborhood’s Future. Martin City is an especially popular place during the holidays, attracting visitors who can’t resist the warm, hometown feeling of our classic restaurants, retail shops, and seasonal style lining streets and sidewalks. Lights are always part of our neighborhood’s appeal [continue reading]

Midwest Recovery Supports Community Through Difficult Times

Martin City Addiction Professionals Push Through Pandemic To Deliver Care. Dentists, optometrists, and some of the most valuable mental health expertise in Kansas City is right here in Martin City. Our community’s healthcare niche is growing and Midwest Recovery Centers is playing a key role. The business is headquartered on [continue reading]

Explore Something New, Just Right for You, in Martin City!

Whether you want to learn a new skill or get more involved in the community, consider these options in Martin City. Volunteer at Habitat ReStore If you’re looking to donate a little extra time to build a better community, check out Habitat ReStore. The giant warehouse just south of 135th [continue reading]

Martin City Pride is Key to Protecting Progress

Officers Give Our Community Credit for Discouraging Crime If you haven’t met Officers Mary McCall and Aaron Whitehead, you’re missing out on two of our community’s biggest fans. They’ve been keeping watch over Martin City for the past couple of years and cheering our renewal on.  “Martin City is shining,” [continue reading]

What is a Community Improvement District?

Community Improvement Districts Defined A Community Improvement District (CID) is a specific area of non-residential properties, whose owners choose to pay an additional tax or fee to help fund services and improvements within the district’s boundaries. Authorized activities can include (but are not limited to) advertising and promotional activities, security [continue reading]

Martin City Whiskey Run 5k on Track for Record Turnout

The Martin City Whiskey Run 5k is nearing the starting line and shaping up to be bigger than ever this year. Nearly a thousand runners are expected to stretch their legs, taste top-shelf whiskey, sample local restaurants and explore our neighborhood on Saturday, March 21st. Now is the time for [continue reading]

Residential Tax Abatement Available for Owner-Occupied Martin City Homeowners

The City of Kansas City, Missouri and the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority have created a Martin City Urban Renewal Area (URA) under the approved Martin City Urban Renewal Plan (URP). If you own residential property in Martin City, and you live in the residence, here's how you could benefit from [continue reading]

Book Your Graduation Parties In Martin City!

Seven event venues in Martin City you might want to consider. 1. MARTIN CITY BREWING COMPANY 500 E 135th Street | Kansas City, MO 64145 | (816) 268-2222 martincitybrewingcompany.com The Martin City Brewing Company has something for everyone with their one-of-a-kind upscale menu, fresh pizzas from a stone fire oven, [continue reading]

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