Last summer KCMO Public Works set a goal of implementing 30 miles of protected bike facilities by the end of 2022. Facilities set for construction by the end of the year are shown on the map below. Additionally, staff has developed a five-year conceptual bike facility network. Goals for the two projects - titled "Year […]
You're invited to attend the Merriam Connected Corridor Plan public open house on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Merriam Community Center. The plan is a joint effort among Overland Park, Merriam, the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County, and Mid-America Regional Council to envision the future of the Merriam Corridor, a 4-mile […]
The Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department is hosting an Open House to discuss Blue Ridge Boulevard Streetscape Improvements and the Bannister Road Corridor Study on Tuesday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the KCPD South Patrol Community Room, 9701 Marion Park Drive, KCMO 64137. This will be the final of three meetings to provide […]
As part of Jackson County’s commitment to enhance quality of life for all residents and build a better, more equitable community, the County is currently working on creating a new Master Plan for the Blue River Parkway. The plan will explore and document the park’s value to the community as place for recreation, enjoyment, and […]
Urban Hikes KC & BikeWalkKC are teaming up for a walking tour of JC Nichols' legacy of redlining and segregation, and how it continues to shape the way we move in around our city.
Decision-makers need to hear from you. In Advocacy 102, we're going to tackle public meetings! At this interactive training, we will talk about: Researching topics and finding meeting details Tips for effective public speaking Following up and engaging further after the meeting Let us help you find your voice and get loud for people who walk, […]
As part of Jackson County’s commitment to enhance quality of life for all residents and build a better, more equitable community, the County is currently working on creating a new Master Plan for the Blue River Parkway. The plan will explore and document the park’s value to the community as place for recreation, enjoyment, and […]
How do you cross I-70 now? What would make it safer for people who walk, bike, and take the bus? Third District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, BikeWalkKC, the City of KCMO, Missouri Department of Transportation, and others are coming together to conduct a walk audit of the crossings along a key stretch of the I-70 corridor from The Paseo […]
The Community Development Workshop (CDW) is presented in partnership with several Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS nonprofits. The workshop has provided an annual opportunity to learn with leaders in community development, collaborate with other neighborhood change-makers, and be empowered to transform your community. The CDW is open to anyone who is seeking to […]
Does advocacy feel like lonely work? It doesn't have to! When people work together, their diverse perspectives about common interests develop stronger ideas and create more enduring change than any one person could do alone. In Advocacy 103: Building a Coalition, we will talk about: How to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations How to […]
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