The Line Creek Community Center access point for the rapidly growing Line Creek Trail will be briefly closed for construction. This imporant part of the Northland Trails Plan and Trails KC is quickly growing south towards the Missouri River. See the City's construction announcement for details. It's current length from NW 76th to I-29 near […]
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Key Northland trail connection under construction at I-29 and NW 64th Street
With a long-awaited extension of the Southern Platte Pass trail under I-29 now under construction, the highway will no longer be a barrier dividing the Northland's growing trail system. The Southern Platte Pass currently runs along NW 64th Street (also Route 45, also Tom Watson Parkway, whew!) west of I-29. With the new connection across […]
Support Platte County Trails and Parks
Trail and park funding is under attack in Platte County. Please take a minute to let the County Commission know that you support continued investments in trails and parks for the health, vitality, and economy of Platte County. The Platte County Commission recently rejected a proposal to reduce funding for parks and trails, and now […]
Speak up for walking and bicycling in the Northland
Attention Northland walkers and cyclists! The City is starting a new master plan for the Nashua and Gashland areas, and we need to make sure bicycling and walking are included. This week is the first public meeting of an eight month process for the Nashua/Gashland Area Plan, and it’s your first opportunity to speak up […]
Nashua/Gashland Area Plan
What: A new master plan for the north-central part of KC North. Where: KCMO between Gladstone and Smithville, from the Clay/Platte County line east to N. Indiana and N. Woodland Avenues. When: May through December, 2011. Why: Will guide future development of the built environment, streets and transportation system, parks and recreation, neighborhoods, businesses, etc. […]