Behind the kitchen, beneath the dining room, before the present You sit down, perhaps at a white-garbed table, perhaps not. Maybe the walls are old bricks, maybe they’re sheathed in drywall. You enjoy the ambiance, whatever it is, and perhaps even remark on some of the accoutrements – the flowers on the table, say, an unusual picture, perhaps even the bar and its lighting. Sitting there, you’re probably unlikely to ponder the history of your location. But, as you await your drink, take a moment to think about where you are eating. You may be surprised to learn some of the history behind a few of our eateries. Dining at Union Station Let’s start with one you may know about, Pierpont’s in Union Station. You probably have admired their bar and the elegant dining room, but what you may not know is that the restaurant’s three story structure originally housed the women’s smoking room (gasp!) and the women and children...
Foodscapes is an interdisciplinary program where urban agriculture meets sustainable design and city planning to help better feed communities and improve health, community involvement and job opportunities, while working toward an environmentally progressive way to exist and renew urban living. Leaders from Cultivate KC, BNIM architects and Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City will explore the interconnectivity of this growing movement, as well as identify challenges and successful models. 
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