Wichita Downtown Gets Big Grocery Boost | Wichita News

Wichita’s downtown is about to get a major upgrade with the addition of a 30,000-square-foot full-service grocery store—developed by the Price Chopper family—to tackle food access and draw more residents and workers to the area. Part of a larger revitalization plan for the block between First and Second streets and Topeka and Emporia avenues, the store will sit near the Shirkmere building, soon to become new housing, and near the historic Scottish Rite building—once a YMCA and music venue—whose future use is still being planned. Movement Musick, the nonprofit driving this vision, is collaborating with local groups to shape open spaces that foster community and pride, bringing in top-tier architects, developers, and even music venue designers to blend global expertise with Wichita’s unique character. Construction on the music venue kicks off next year, with a 2029 opening—marking a bold, community-centered push to transform downtown into a vibrant, thriving hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85fead2ce0e55074