CityUp! City
Pioneering logistics hub development and agricultural technology integration through transportation innovation and cross-state economic development in America's Heartland.
Kansas City, Missouri
Midwest distribution center
Technology integration
Innovation networks
Program Metrics
50M
Sq. Ft. Logistics Space
85
Ag Tech Companies
250
Daily Trains
12
State Partnerships
Strategic Focus Areas
Establishing Kansas City as the premier Midwest logistics hub through strategic infrastructure development and supply chain optimization initiatives.
Connecting Missouri's agricultural heritage with cutting-edge technology to create innovative solutions for food production and distribution.
Developing next-generation transportation solutions that leverage Kansas City's central location and existing infrastructure advantages.
Fostering regional collaboration across state lines to create economic opportunities that benefit the entire Midwest region.
How CityUp! Helps
CityUp! is the community revitalization arm of DDP, transforming underutilized properties into economic engines that support logistics, agriculture, and cross-state development.
Transforming vacant industrial properties into modern logistics facilities, distribution centers, and intermodal hubs that strengthen Kansas City's position as America's logistics crossroads.
Developing agricultural technology incubators and urban farming facilities on repurposed properties to bridge Missouri's farming heritage with cutting-edge agricultural innovation.
Creating development projects that span the Missouri-Kansas state line, fostering regional cooperation and building shared economic prosperity throughout the bi-state metropolitan area.
Client Opportunity
Through the Donation Benefit Services Program, clients who participate in deconstruction and donation can receive ownership in the redevelopment of their donated properties. CityUp! takes strategically located properties and transforms them into vital logistics hubs, agricultural innovation centers, and cross-border economic development projects that strengthen the entire Midwest region. This innovative model creates sustainable tax benefits while simultaneously building critical infrastructure and economic opportunities for America's Heartland.
10%
Ownership in Redevelopment
48hrs
To 80% of US
4
Major Interstates
Planning Phase
Kansas City is currently in the Planning Phase of the CityUp! program, developing comprehensive strategies for logistics hub development and transportation innovation.
Evaluating logistics, agricultural, and transportation opportunities across the bi-state region.
Building a comprehensive roadmap for logistics hub and transportation innovation.
Forming cross-state partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
Executing the strategy across Kansas City's logistics and agricultural sectors.
Partner with us in developing Kansas City's logistics capabilities and building a transportation innovation hub for America's Heartland.
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