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SPRING / SUMMER 2014

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MAYOR JAMESSpring is a time for renewed energy and spirit. Hopefully, the worst of the year’s bad weather KEEPING CONNECTED KEEPING CONNECTED in KEEPING CONNECTED With KEEPING CONNECTED With is behind us and we can look forward to longer ONLINE THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT days, outside activities and one of my favorite pg. 4 - The voice behind pg. 10 - Animal control pg. 16 - Community cleanup pg. 20 - Want to open a busi- pastimes, the start of City Royals @kcpolice: How KCPD supervisors serve the programs create a ness? KC Bizcare is here to help baseball season. uses social media to build community – and their pets sustainable city pg. 22 - Streetcar construction relationships pg. 12 - City’s neighborhood pg. 18 - City joins 10-city effort begins this spring, State of the In honor of Women’s History Month, we decided pg. 6 - The story of a partnerships key to community to significantly cut energy use art Swope Park Soccer Village March would be the prime opportunity to unveil message: How the City success in buildings continues to grow shares its news pg. 14 - Health Department pg. 19 - New report shows pg. 23 - Reinvesting in our ur- the recommendations from the Women’s pg. 8 - New search-based opens Northland branch, City’s recent sustainability ban core, The main solution: Empowerment initiative. Hundreds of employees website provides an easier Community Engagement achievements, What’s greener Water Services updates KC’s gave us ideas and suggestions on how we can user experience, City uses KC University connects residents than a local farmers market? aging water main system improve our culture, processes and policies Momentum to connect with to government One with green energy! pg. 24 - Your guide to KC’s more residents pg. 15 - The ultimate trails to ensure that we are an inclusive, forward- pg. 9 - Data like never connection: Many marriages pg. 26 - Public Works crews thinking organization. before: Kansas City uses take place at City facilities make significant improvements technology for effective data throughout Kansas City The City is also preparing for another exciting storytelling pg. 27 - Recent Kansas City summer full of activities and our 10th Annual awards and rankings Bright Future Employment Fair. The fair will take EMPLOYEE PROFILES: KEEPING CONNECTED place Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. At the end 4 10 16 20 of May, the third year of Club KC will kick off festivities at the City’s community centers. To stay updated on summer dates and information visit www.kcmayor.org/mayorsnights.

I am excited about our momentum and know ONLINE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT that our collective efforts will lead to an even Throughout this publication, you will see the following color-coded ECONomic Development more vibrant Kansas City. I can’t wait to see governance dots accompanying each article. They represent which City Council NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABility what Spring has in store for our community. strategic priority outcome areas the article addresses. Learn more healthy communities about the City Council’s priorities at kcstat.kcmo.org. PUBLIC SAFETY public infrastructure STAFF: Megan Hewitt, Editor and Writer Special thanks Lisa Czubak, Sean Demory, Chris Jose Gonzalez, Graphic Designer Hernandez, Jeff Hershberger, Meghan Jansen, Lynsay Jill Draper, Assistant Editor and Writer Holst, Erin Mullally, Kip Peterson, Bill Snook and Joni Karen Daugherty, Assistant Graphic Designer Wickham

Sylvester “Sly” James A publication of the CITY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE City of Kansas City, Mo. Mayor EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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The voice beONLINEhind @KCPolice: “The tweetalongs give people a look at How KCPD uses social media how their tax dollars are spent. It really to build relationships shows you what police do. It’s not all Sarah Boyd isn’t a household name, chases. A lot of times it’s breaking up but thousands of Kansas City residents arguments and dealing with people in have interacted with her. That’s because really sad situations,” Boyd says. she’s the voice behind the popular Boyd has led about seven or eight @KCPolice Twitter account, which has tweetalongs since, and every time, more than 34,500 followers and has @KCPolice gains between 500-1,000 been ranked the #4 most social media- new followers. friendly police department in the U.S. “Residents really enjoy the tweetalongs; Boyd, a KCPD public relations we get hundreds of interactions each specialist, started the @KCPolice Twitter time. It’s a great way to educate and account in 2009 as a place to share engage with the community,” she says. breaking news, photos of wanted suspects, and good news stories. She In addition to Twitter, KCPD connects also used a friendly, relatable voice with residents using traditional media when answering the public’s tweets. and other social media channels, including Facebook and Pinterest. “People weren’t used to interacting directly with the police. In the beginning, “We were the first police department people were so shocked when I in the country to use Pinterest,” Boyd would respond to them on Twitter. says. “It’s engaged a segment of the For many, the police seemed like a population who might not otherwise scary, unapproachable institution,” connect with police that often.” Boyd says. “My whole job is to show a human, relatable side to the police.” For Boyd, using social media goes beyond educating residents and And it’s worked. answering their questions. It most importantly builds relationships. “When people realized they could interact with the police on Twitter, they “The more we build trust with the told their friends about it and they’ve public, the more we can solve started connecting with us too,” crime,” she says. “If residents trust Boyd says. “Social media is an easy, the police department, they’ll share unintimidating way for residents to what they know about crimes, they’ll reach out to us.” listen to what we know about crime prevention, and hopefully that will In April 2012, Boyd hosted the KCPD’s make a safer community.” first ever “tweetalong.” Similar to the traditional police ridealong, Boyd Learn more about KCPD’s and joined a police officer on a shift, and the City’s social media tweeted her experiences to the public. efforts at KCMO.gov/social SARAH BOYD 4 5 KCMO.GOV NIXLE

THE MANY LIVES OF A The story of a message: PRESS NEWS SOCIAL MEDIA How the City shares its news RELEASE

When the City has news to tell (and this enter your email address, click submit, For certain kinds of news – major road CHANNEL 2 EMAIL happens nearly every day), there are and choose “City Communications closures, water main breaks, service many ways you can find out about it. News Releases.” delays and community messages, the City also spreads the word via Nixle, Often the message starts with a news Next, City Communications usually a text and email notification service. release from the City Manager’s shares a sentence or two about the Nixle messages can be targeted to City Communications Office. News news release on Twitter to the City’s a specific neighborhood or block, or releases are posted and archived on more than 18,700 followers, and sent to the entire city. To receive free the City’s website at kcmo.gov/news. on Facebook to the nearly 1,700 Nixle messages on your mobile phone YOUTUBE NEWSLETTERS You also may use the website’s search people who “like” the City of Kansas or email, go to kcmo.gov/nixle. bar to look up news release topics. City, Mo. For more information, including related YouTube videos, Finally, the message may be included EXTERNAL News releases are emailed to a list of see kcmo.gov/social. in The Fountain Pen, a monthly more than 300 media members and online newsletter for City employees community leaders. Often, the media News is broadcast to the public on and KCMOre magazine, the City’s KKANSAS CITY, MO.,M RESIDENT ENGAGEMENTre will share this news on TV, online or Channel 2, the City’s government TV biannual resident magazine. in the newspaper. Community leaders channel available to cable subscribers SPRING / SUMMER 2014 may forward the news release to their in the city or online. The channel airs neighborhoods or groups. The City City Council meetings, special city How do you keep also sends news releases to a long list events and original programming connected with the City? of residents who sign up to receive it designed to keep residents informed. How do you learn about – currently about 2,000 people. To be Watch Channel 2 online at kcmo. City news or services? added to this list, visit kcmo.gov and gov/channel2. Highlights include The Let us know! Email scroll to the bottom of the screen and Weekly Report, Kansas City Stories and [email protected]. choose “Sign up for newsletters.” Then, Time to Be Well. INTERNAL 6 7 New search-based website provides an easier user experience

The City recently launched a new The new site also is responsive—it words and hit search again. A short, website at kcmo.gov, replacing its changes shape for easy viewing on a humorous video on how to search for Data like never before old site, www.kcmo.org. The new site phone, tablet or desktop computer. items can be viewed at kcmo.gov/ Kansas City uses technology for effective data storytelling sports a streamlined, modern look with iconic rotating photos of Kansas The new website relies on the City’s faq. Also, every page has a bar that Have a 311 service request to make? includes detailed information about The KCStat Dashboard is connected City, but the biggest change is a new, Open Data Catalog (data.kcmo.org), asks, “Is there anything wrong with this There’s an app for that. thousands of subjects, ranging from to KCStat, a monthly public meeting custom Google search bar. where information on everything from page?” Users can click on that to relay permits to potholes is shared with the business licenses and food permits to during which City leaders use the data issues or just email communications@ The City’s new KCMO 311 app opens Instead of going to a department and crime, billboards and the budget. to make improvements to City services. public. The new site is powered by the up to a service request form and a hunting for the best pull-down, users free WordPress platform, making it kcmo.org. KCStat focuses on the City Council’s 24 map of Kansas City. Its GPS system “Having all of that data in one place strategic priorities, which concentrate go to a big search bar in the middle of the nation’s largest municipal open- In developing the site, the City will locate you on the map and show is new for us,” says Millie Crossland, on public infrastructure, economic the main pages and literally “Google” source WordPress website. It was built you if a case there has already been the City’s technology project liaison. development, public safety, healthy what they need, typing in key words. nearly 100 percent from scratch, and partnered with several local reported. If not, all you need to do “Previously, users would have to search communities, neighborhood livability, The search works just like when you launched at a fourth of the cost of companies: Luminopolis for behind- is enter the request. You will then for the information they needed. This governance and customer service/ Google anything else, except it focuses the old site at significant savings to the-scenes technical work and hosting receive a 311 case number to monitor often meant visiting different websites. on the City’s website, not the entire communication. The dashboard has taxpayers now and in the future. arrangements, SingleWing Creative its progress. If the case has been Now it’s much more efficient and Internet. A list of search results will a tile for each priority, grouped by reported, you can check its status. You centralized.” outcome area. Clicking on a tile tells a appear, and users choose which page If you don’t find what you need on the for design work and Eric Bowers for may also manually enter an address user the full story. they need. first try, you can slightly change your key photography. to make a request or to view active Crossland launched the catalog in 311 requests on the map. January 2013 and regularly updates “The KCStat Dashboard is more it with new information. of an at-a-glance mechanism that The app not only makes reporting users can view at their own speed “Users can create visualizations of 311 services easier, it can help both to see City information and links to different data sets. Let’s say you want City staff and residents see trends and other information. It’s driven by how to open a lunch spot in Kansas City, issues in Kansas City. deep the user wants to go into the and you wonder where there might be information,” says Kate Bender, a City “The 311 map presents a visualization a need. You can look at the Food Permit senior analyst. of all 311 requests in Kansas City,” data to find out locations of existing says Jean Ann Lawson, operations food establishments, along with For example, a resident who reported manager for the City Manager’s license data from Regulated Industries a water main break to 311 can use the Office. “City staff can better understand to create a picture that includes bars dashboard to learn how long it usually City uses KC Momentum to connect with more residents resident priorities in different areas, and restaurants,” Crossland says. “By takes a crew to repair water mains, and residents can recognize trends in using the tools to map this, you can see and if Water Services is on track with Provide input on City of their home, office or anywhere else In February, KC Momentum asked for their neighborhoods that they might how far people have to walk for lunch its goals. If interested, that resident an Internet connection is available. feedback on the FY2014-15 budget. not have realized.” or to get a snack in the afternoon; use could also drill down deeper to see issues at kcmomentum.org! our tools to find your sweet spot!” graphs displaying water main break City Manager Troy Schulte, Mayor Complementing KC Momentum, The KCMO 311 app can be volume and customer satisfaction and The City holds a wide variety of public Sly James and other City officials the City also hosted an interactive downloaded for free in mobile app But not everybody knows how to create maps of water main break locations, meetings to gain insights on subjects monitor the site and take the ideas budget chat. During a set time, City stores. Learn more about 311, the visualizations, and raw data can be among other statistics. ranging from the annual budget to into consideration. Sign up to join officials personally responded to central point of contact for City confusing for some to understand. area plans. While these meetings the conversation today at www. public comments tweeted to @KCMO services, online at kcmo.gov/311. So, last fall the City launched the kcmomentum.org! (www.twitter.com/kcmo) using the “The 311 app, Open Data Catalog are important, not everyone has the KCStat Dashboard, kcstat.kcmo.org, and KCStat Dashboard all work hashtag #kcmobudget or emailed Data from each 311 request is time or ability to attend in person. an online tool that takes that raw together nicely to help tell Kansas KC Momentum is currently asking to [email protected]. The chat automatically added to the City’s data and transforms it into dynamic, City’s story,” Bender says. “We like to To better reach residents and residents to share what they believe generated a conversation on two Open Data Catalog. That’s a lot of understandable charts and graphics call it ‘data storytelling.’ We translate businesses, the City recently is the most important City priority, but dozen separate issues, such as the information, considering the City that show the City’s progress toward big picture ideas and information relaunched KC Momentum, a virtual new topics soon will be added related importance of funding for community receives about 100,000 such requests its goals and priorities in real-time. into something measureable and town hall-like website that makes it to economic development, public centers and codes enforcement. A each year. The catalog, located at safety, sustainability and more. Both the Open Data Catalog and understandable.” easy for the public to provide input transcript of the chat is available at data.kcmo.org, houses the City’s raw KCStat Dashboard are powered by on City issues from the convenience kcmo.gov/budgetchat. data. In addition to 311 requests, it Socrata, a data company.

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COMMUNITYpets healthy by ensuring they have Animal control supervisors serve the adequate water and shelter at all times. community – and their pets “I can’t stress it enough, dogs need a For animal control supervisors Brooke good doghouse, one that will protect Woodard, Derrick Jones and Arthur them from the elements,” Jones Baker, there is no typical day at work. advises. And that’s why they love their jobs. Baker recommends that all pet owners “There’s so much to do,” Woodard license, microchip and spay/neuter says. “I never know what my next call their pets. “If we find a lost dog that’s will be – I have to be open to anything.” licensed and chipped, we can scan it and bring it home through our Free And she means anything – the trio has Ride Home program,” Baker says. seen their share of the unexpected. Woodard once impounded a And now through September, residents dangerous spitting cobra and albino who live in the 64130 and 64132 ZIP rattlesnake that someone had kept as codes can license and spay/neuter their pets in an apartment with a child. Baker pet pit bulls for free at participating has rescued monkeys, pot-bellied pigs vets, thanks to a PetSmart Charities and peacocks. grant. These ZIP codes have about 1,400 unaltered pit bulls and pit bull “Arthur and I once rescued 107 cats mixes – the most per capita in Kansas and a monkey from one house,” Jones City. Learn more by visiting kcmo.gov says. “It took five hours to round up and searching for “PetSmart Charities and catalog all the animals.” Grant.”

Animal Control employees aim to help “The majority of our calls for pit bulls pets, their owners and the greater are in these areas. It helps to have the community. For example, Woodard grant money to get our staff in those previously worked at a humane society, areas to help owners get in compliance where she tended to abused pets. When so their animals will be healthier in the she became an animal control officer long run,” Woodard says. (and later, a supervisor), she realized she could finally make a difference by Observing Woodard, Baker and Jones interact, it’s obvious they share good BROOKE WOODWARD educating pet owners on the proper treatment of their animals. camaraderie.

“By educating pet owners, I could help “Animal Control is like its own family. prevent animal cruelty. And when not, We all work well together and we know DERRICK JONES I could actually prosecute those pet who to call for different situations,” owners who continued to abuse their Woodard says. “You never know your animals,” Woodard says. next call – It’s always a surprise.” With the weather warming up, Jones Learn more at kcmo.gov/ Arthur Baker encourages pet owners to keep their neighborhoods/animals. 10 & 11 parties, as well as fire drills, business program. Interviews for the program Tire Amnesty and Adopt-a-Street walk-throughs and safety talks/career will take place Saturday, April 5 programs. Learn more about these talks for business and community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UMKC’s programs online at http://kcmo. groups. KCFD’s participation is Pierson Auditorum. Residents ages gov/publicworks/neighborhood- limited to the activities described 16 and older may RSVP for the fair at cleanup-assistance-programs/ or above. They cannot participate in kcmayor.org/profiles/bright-future- read the “Keeping connected with personal activities, such as birthday employment-fair. sustainability” employee spotlight parties. To request an appearance on page 16 to learn how Public or training, call 816-784-9999 and Youth may also apply for the City’s Works employees Marleen Leonce press prompt 1 or apply online at Youth Commission by March 31 at and Michael Shaw partner with the 5 p.m. The Youth Commission is City’s neighborhood partnerships key to kcmo.gov/fire/customer-service- community to lead these programs, request/. open to high school upperclassmen, making Kansas City a greener, college undergraduates or members/ healthier and more beautiful city. Individuals, families and neighborhoods representatives of youth-serving can participate in Community organizations. Applicants must be Emergency Response Training Kansas City, Mo., residents. The COMMUNITY SUCCESS (CERT). This six-class training helps commission will provide the City’s participants prepare themselves and policymakers with input that reflects their neighbors for major emergencies, the local youth perspective and The City’s partnership with My neighborhood would Neighborhood groups can sign up such as tornados and fires. They also will be appointed by Mayor James. neighborhoods is vital to Kansas City’s like to host an event. Can for Crime Block Watch training by learn basic hands-on skills to assist Apply or learn more at kcmayor.org/ overall growth. Often, our best services calling 816-513-4531. Taught by others until emergency responders youthcommission. arrive. Learn more information at are achieved when working with the the City help fund this? community interaction police officers, these classes provide neighborhoods kcmo.gov/oem or contact CERT community to accomplish a common The City’s Neighborhood Tourist with the skills to help prevent crimes Coordinator Jennifer Fales at 816-513- goal. Here are a few frequently asked Development Fund (NTDF) and recognize suspicious behaviors. 8600 or [email protected]. How can my neighborhood questions about these City partnerships may be able to help. NTDF is a If three or more residents from one and how neighborhoods and residents reimbursement grant program that volunteer with the City? neighborhood attend a training, they helps local nonprofits and registered – including you – can benefit. may receive eight neighborhood Mayor James invites neighborhoods neighborhood groups promote block watch signs to post. What youth opportunities – or simply individuals – to volunteer What is PIAC and how can Kansas City through cultural, social, does the City provide? for his Turn the Page KC initiative. my neighborhood apply? historic, educational and recreational Ladies may sign up for KCPD’s Turn the Page KC’s goal is to mobilize activities. To learn more, visit kcmo. Women’s Self Defense Seminar Thanks to community feedback, the the community to achieve reading PIAC, short for Public Improvements gov/ntdf or call 816-513-4505. training, which teaches awareness, City has allocated extra funding proficiency at grade level or above Advisory Committee, comprises 13 crime prevention, streetwise for summer youth activities. For for all Kansas City third graders, with In addition, registered neighborhood people – two residents from each precaution and self defense. The next example, the 2014 Mayor’s Nights the idea that educational attainment groups may receive a certain amount council district and a chairperson seminars will take place Saturday, program will feature the Night at the third grade level is instrumental of assistance with printing newsletters – who are appointed by the mayor April 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hoops, Night Kicks and Night Nets to individual success in the future. or flyers to promote their events and City Council. PIAC makes KCPD South Patrol, 9701 Marion Park sports activities. Club KC will also The program needs volunteers to or communicate with their group recommendations about both the Drive, and Saturday, May 10 from 8 return, providing middle school and read weekly one-on-one with area members. Restrictions apply on citywide and neighborhood portions a.m. to noon, at the Regional Police high school-aged youth with free, fun children. To sign up, visit www. printing advertisements or political of the capital budget. Academy, 6801 N.E. Pleasant Valley and safe summer nightlife activities turnthepagekc.org. materials. For more information on Road. To register, call 816-413-3500 at several community centers. Visit these services, call 816-513-3200. Neighborhoods that would like the or email [email protected]. www.kcmayor.org later this spring for City to fund a capital project – such as For information, visit kcmo.gov/ more information and signups. new streetlights or improved drainage In May, KCFD will launch neighborhoods/support/. Does the City offer any – can fill out a PIAC application online Continuous Chest Compression KC Parks also hosts a variety of at kcmo.gov/piac. Then, during the (CCC), a new training that will teach summer camps and activities for programs to help my summer, PIAC will hold a series of groups – such as schools, churches, children and teens, such as swim neighborhood recycle public hearings during which residents Does the City offer safety neighborhood organizations, etc. lessons and art classes. To learn more unwanted items or keep can lobby for their project request. – how to provide prompt basic or to register, visit www.kcparks.org our streets clean? City staff will analyze each request trainings to residents resuscitation to individuals having and click “Sign up for an activity.” and provide an estimated project cost and/or neighborhoods? a heart attack. KCFD can also meet Yes! The City offers neighborhoods and priority to PIAC. The committee with neighborhoods to discuss fire Older youth may apply for paid many ways to be more sustainable. will then consider each project and Yes, the City offers many types of safety. They can provide apparatus summer internships through the For example, the City oversees the make their recommendations. safety trainings. Here are just a few: demonstrations for schools/block City’s Bright Future internship Dumpster, Blue Bag, Bulky Item,

12 13 Health Department opens Northland branch

To meet the increased need for health • Food service permits more Health Department services, services in Kansas City’s Northland, the • Food handler classes such as immunizations, communicable Health Department now offers limited • Pool permits disease control and a primary health services at a new site, located at 4420 • Pool operator classes care clinic that would be run by a N.E. Chouteau Trafficway. • Noise permits federally qualified health center. • Lodging and childcare “A part of the Health Department’s applications and inspections To contact the new Northland branch strategic plan has always been to of the Health Department, call 816- The ultimate connection: expand our services to reach the needs Office hours at this branch location are 513-9360. many marriages take place at City facilities of residents where they live, work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 and play,” says Bert Malone, deputy p.m. These services will continue to be Five most requested Health director of the Health Department. “A available at the Health Department’s Department services Weddings celebrate the connection historic bridge across the Blue River couples to hold their ceremonies Northland Health Care Access Health primary location at 2400 Troost Ave. of hearts and families. If you or now serves as a pedestrian walkway on City property but book their 1. Food permits Needs assessment completed last someone you know is exploring and an occasional wedding aisle. receptions elsewhere, because of the 2. Birth and death certificates October showed an increased need The current location is being leased wedding options, keep in mind that City’s time and alcohol restrictions 3. STD testing A different type of historic setting is for services in Kansas City’s Northland, though an agreement with Northland the City offers perhaps the largest and required insurance policy. 4. Food manager and handler training provided by the Shoal Creek Living so we made it a priority to bring these Neighborhoods, Inc. A permanent collection of venues in the metro 5. Childhood immunizations History Museum in Clay County. “There are a lot of permits involved,” services there.” location could be placed at the site of area. From intimate ceremonies This authentic 19th century village she says. “That’s why most people Antioch Mall. Plans are currently being For more information, call 816-513- on a sun-dappled wooden bridge includes the Mt. Ararat Baptist just keep it simple.” In this spirit, the The following services are currently designed and reviewed. Due to the 6008 or email [email protected]. to an elegant art deco theater to a available at the Northland location: health assessment, the goal is to house wild backdrop at the zoo, the list Church, a one-room building with City even offers a two-hour “micro- is long and varied. But don’t delay a vestibule and raised chancel. It event” fee of $75, although most in booking a facility—some fill up seats 125 people, and true to the outdoor locations cost $325. Parking quickly. period, has no air conditioning, heat can be an issue for weddings with or electricity. Windows in the white more than 200 guests, and Dooley A long-time favorite spot is the Loose clapboard structure let in light and recommends renting a trolley from Park Rose Garden, a romantic setting natural ventilation. an outside vendor to shuttle guests just south of the to and from the ceremony. with a bubbling fountain and built-in Other popular spots are Swope fragrance. People used to camp out Memorial, which sits on a cliff and The City’s Convention and on the first business day in January offers sweeping views of Swope Entertainment Facilities Department to reserve a date in the popular Park and the Kansas City Zoo; has more expensive sites available, new program connects residents to government months of June and September. This Mill Creek near the J.C. Nichols all in the heart of downtown. The practice stopped after a new policy Fountain adjacent to the Plaza; Little Theatre Ballroom has a marble The City recently launched Community Classes are taught by City leaders finances, operations, projects that allows bookings beginning in Park with its façade and jeweled art deco light Engagement University, a free, who are subject experts in different and services are developed, early March for the next calendar 100-year-old stone walls; the classic fixtures; the contemporary Grand interactive seven-week program fields. Sessions include “Local distributed and executed year. A nearby pond fringed with Colonnade in Kessler Park; and the Ballroom offers dramatic views and designed to connect residents with Government 101,” “Keeping Our • Serve as a role model for community picturesque bridges and towering Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage a connecting outdoor plaza; the their local government to build a better City Safe” and “Building Our City,” and neighborhood residents trees is an alternate location for a Center (for receptions only) near the Great Hall also offers views from a Kansas City. The first session begins among others. • Help improve the quality of life for small ceremony. dramatic Spirit of Freedom Fountain. connecting lobby; and Barney Allis April 1, but is already full with a waiting Kansas City residents Plaza is an option for an outdoor list. Future sessions are planned and will Residents who participate in the • Build a livable, sustainable A more elaborate bridge setting is In total, the Parks and Recreation urban park setting. be posted on kcmo.gov/community- university can expect the following: community Minor Park’s Old Red Bridge in south Department offers 220 locations, including the zoo, which has been For more information on the City’s engagement-university. • Gain a better understanding of • Learn about volunteer Kansas City where sweethearts are the scene of both weddings and wedding venues, see www.kcparks. how local government functions opportunities in city government encouraged to “lock” their love by rehearsal dinners. Shannon Dooley, org/weddings or www.kcconvention. The university, which takes place at • Participate and interact with snapping a padlock (often signed with Learn more at kcmo.gov/community- the department’s marketing and com. City Hall, covers basic knowledge of knowledgeable staff to better their initials) onto the railings. This engagement-university. events administrator, usually advises the City’s functions and operations. learn and understand how City

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KEEPING Connected with Sustainability Community cleanup the public right-of-way. Fill up the bags, put them on the curb, and call 311 with programs create a your location, and a crew will pick them sustainable city up for you. Could your street use some spring Through the Tire Amnesty Program, cleaning? The City can help, through neighborhood groups may recycle its neighborhood cleanup assistance tires for free (with approval) at the programs. City’s Environmental Campus, 4707 Marleen Leonce, senior environmental Deramus Ave. The program is open officer, coordinates these services, March to November on the first which include the Dumpster, Blue Saturday of the month. Bag, Tire Amnesty, Adopt-a- Groups may join the Adopt-a-Street Street and ABOPT programs. She Program to beautify streets or alleys encourages neighborhoods to consider in Kansas City. The City will provide participating in one or more of them. resources, such as blue bags and “The City’s resources are limited, so bulky item pickup, and adopters must when residents take ownership in conduct at least four cleanups each their neighborhood and partner with year. us to keep Kansas City clean, it’s a The City hosts ABOPT– or Antifreeze, win-win for everyone,” Leonce says. Batteries, Oil, Paint and Tires – events, “Ownership is important. We can’t be during which residents may recycle in every neighborhood all the time, so the aforementioned items at one partnerships are important to make centralized location. Upcoming ABOPT neighborhoods more livable and events take place Saturday, June 7 at healthier.” the Mohart Center, 3200 Wayne Ave., Leonce works with Michael Shaw, and Saturday, June 14 at Metro North who oversees the City’s solid waste Mall, 400 N.W. Barry Road. operations, to identify the unique needs Learn details about all these programs at of neighborhoods and create custom kcmo.gov/publicworks/neighborhood- solutions for them. cleanup-assistance-programs/. “We meet the needs of the community The City offers other cleanup solutions, with the resources we have while including bulky item pickup, recycling keeping the neighborhood’s centers, leaf/brush drop-off centers individuality intact,” Shaw says. and more. Learn about these by visiting For example, through the Dumpster kcmo.gov and searching for any of the Program, registered neighborhood terms listed above. groups may rent a dumpster for $60 for “Every neighborhood is different. The Mike Shaw neighborhood cleanups. Reservations common factor among them is that may be made online at tinyurl.com/ everyone produces trash,” Leonce says. DumpsterRequestForm. “How we manage it is key to making The Blue Bag Program gives free blue Kansas City a clean, sustainable and & bags to residents to clean up litter in beautiful community.” Marleen Leonce 16 17 New report shows City’s recent sustainability achievements

Everything is connected to everything. An update to the report focuses on another initiative, the City and KCP&L That’s the big-picture theme of a new leadership role: reducing have joined 30 other cities and utilities City joins 10-city effort to significantly a recent report, Sustainability commercial energy use. In January, on a U.S. Department of Energy in Kansas City. This illustrated Kansas City joined a top-rated project known as the Better Buildings cut energy use in buildings document looks back at the last five group of major metropolitan areas Accelerators. It encourages state and years and details how Kansas City is in launching two separate but local governments to cut energy waste Kansas City, Mo., was one of 10 City Energy Project leaders Laurie Group, Burns & McDonnell, Kansas becoming recognized as a national complementary initiatives to spur by showcasing innovative strategies, major U.S. cities chosen to participate Kerr and Kimi Narita recently visited City Power & Light, Hallmark, leader on many environmental fronts, energy efficiency in the marketplace. collecting whole building energy data in the City Energy Project, an initiative City Hall to meet Mayor James, City University of -Kansas City, including alternative fuel fleets, and supporting financing for energy One initiative, the City Energy that will target Kansas City’s largest Manager Troy Schulte and other City Rockhurst University, IBEW Local 124 whole-building energy monitoring retrofits and green construction. Project, is a 10-city effort that aims sources of energy use and greenhouse leaders and learn more about Kansas (an electrical workers union) and the systems, LEED gold and silver standards for new construction and to significantly reduce energy use Download the Sustainability Book at gas emissions: buildings. It will use City’s plans to reduce commercial Greater Kansas City Chamber of an ambitious overflow control plan and climate pollution in Kansas City’s tinyurl.com/KCSustainabilityBook. innovative, low-cost ways to makes energy use. Commerce. that uses large-scale green solutions. largest buildings (see page 18). In these buildings more energy efficient. Over time, project leaders estimate “We are so happy to have Kansas “We’re lucky to have champions for that this effort could lower Kansas City City on board,” said Kerr, director of sustainability on the City Council businesses’ energy bills by as much the City Energy Project. “You all put and in the community,” said Dennis as $55 million annually and cut the forward a really great application with Murphey, the City’s chief sustainability equivalent amount of energy used by the clearest sense of how you plan to officer. “We’re not having to push the 29,000 homes annually. move forward on everything, in terms sustainability rock up the hill.” of what you can do. Keep doing what “Kansas City is leading the way in a you’re doing!” “We’re excited to see where this variety of categories but sustainability goes. I think there’s a willingness is certainly a key area for our “We’ve done a circuit of visiting all the among many of Kansas City’s largest What’s greener than a local farmers market? community’s growth,” said Mayor City Energy Project cities, and we’ve buildings to make a difference,” said One with green energy! James. “Our city’s future is as bright been incredibly impressed with what City Manager Schulte. Kansas City has already done and The City recently partnered with KCP&L a plan to install solar panels on City- The City Market is a natural model as its past because of smart strategies Other cities participating in the plans to do,” added Narita, outreach and Mark One Electric to install solar owned buildings, making Kansas City like the City Energy Project. I am so project include Atlanta, Boston, of sustainably by ensuring that food manager for the City Energy Project. the largest user of on-site generated proud that our local government is Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los panels on the east side of the City items are transported over shorter setting a positive example for our city Market, one of the largest public solar power in the State of Missouri A City Energy Project advisory Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia and distances, processed locally and sold and the largest municipal user of and for the nation.” committee was formed comprising Salt Lake City. farmers markets in the Midwest. solar-generated electricity in municipal directly to consumers. Additionally, leaders from some of Kansas City’s Led by the Natural Resources Defense Two 25-kw solar systems are being operations in the four-state area the market has implemented a series largest businesses and buildings. City City Energy Project is funded by Council and the Institute for Market installed on the south-facing roof peak (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska) of environmentally-friendly projects, staff plans to focus energy reduction a partnership with Bloomberg Transformation, the City Energy of the Arabia Steamboat Museum. of U.S. EPA Region 7. on buildings with 100,000+ square Philanthropies, the Doris Duke including a compost and recycling Project will share best practices and Each system comprises 100-250 watt feet. About 4-5 percent of Kansas Charitable Foundation and The program that annually diverts almost technology to help make Kansas City’s modules. The systems were designed The new panels will reduce the amount City’s commercial and institutional Kresge Foundation. 400 tons of food waste, cardboard and buildings more efficient. A simple by Solar Design Studio for KCP&L and of generated energy needed to power buildings comprise 70 percent of the other materials from local landfills. example: many buildings can save For more information, visit www. are leased to the City. The system will the market’s east bank of buildings, City’s total floor space in commercial energy costs by adding technology cityenergyproject.org. be fully operational by late spring. providing a significant savings in that automatically turns off lights or and institutional buildings. electricity costs and making Kansas For information about citywide The market is one of 65 locations to sustainability efforts, see kcmo.gov/ machines when not in use. Key stakeholders include MC Realty City one of the top cities in the U.S. to receive solar installations as part of use solar power rooftop systems. kcgreen.

18 19 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT KEEPING Connected WITH KC BiZCARE STAFF DEVELOPMENT Want to open a business? Michael Smith’s attorney referred him to the center last summer as he KC Bizcare is here to help worked on details of starting an adult Being your own boss and opening a daycare, Helping Hands, in south small business is a common daydream. Kansas City at 6610 Blue Ridge Blvd. For those who actually take the plunge, In addition to the information staff there’s a place that helps make those provided on paperwork and loans, dreams real. It’s called the Kansas City they also encouraged him to network Business Customer Service Center or with other small businesses to discuss KC BizCare for short. marketing and overcoming common mistakes. “As a new, small family Located downtown at 1118 Oak St., business, we didn’t know all the paths the center provides free resources: to go down,” he says. “It was a very a business guide in English and good experience.” Spanish, advice on permits and licenses, business-specific checklists Albert and Sandra Williams received and referrals to other City agencies, similar advice from staff when they departments and partnering opened a tavern last November organizations. “The goal is to make it called P.J.’s Palace at 8512 Prospect easier to do business in Kansas City,” Ave. “They helped us out a whole says John Pajor, KC BizCare manager. lot,” Williams says. “We were just down there last week asking more Pajor, Sharon Kingsbury and Angelene questions.” Grady make up the KC Bizcare team. A decision to change careers and “I was shocked to find so much move back to Kansas City led Rita information. I had no idea Kansas City Higgins to contact KC BizCare from was so open to entrepreneurship,” her home in Texas. She plans to start says Zach Moores, who discovered the a small landscaping business here, center on the Internet and also was eventually setting up a greenhouse steered there by his contractor. After and aquaponics system. “There’s still scheduling an appointment to learn so much I don’t know,” she says. “But about opening a coffee shop this the woman I talked to on the phone spring on the University of Missouri- was just exceptional. I’m looking Kansas City campus, Moores sat down forward to meeting her.” with Pajor to discuss the permitting process, marketing and other details. Because regulations can be confusing, the primary goal of KC BizCare is to “He was able to point me exactly in help business owners identify local the right direction,” Moores says. laws and licensing that apply to their He added that he “absolutely” will venture. Staff cannot provide legal or continue using the KC BizCare Center financial advice or assist with business JoJohnhn PPaajor in the future as his plans progress. “In plan writing, but they can help fact, I’ll probably call tomorrow. I have entrepreneurs connect with many free a question about health codes.” or low-cost business support services in Kansas City. SharonSharon KingKingsburysbury AngeleneAngelene Grradyady 20 & 21 Streetcar construction begins this spring Reinvesting in our Urban Core Construction on the KC Downtown residential areas. the country with streetcar systems have Once a brownfield, this bid preparation, project management Work begins on new police Streetcar starter line begins this spring. seen significant economic growth, and business incubator is now and financing. The project also station and crime lab in the Once complete, the starter line will Construction will take approximately the KC Downtown Streetcar starter line provides space for public meetings Eastside include a two-mile round trip streetcar 18 months and create hundreds of is a step toward realizing an even more state-of-the-art green local jobs. and various offices. route (four miles of track) along Main vibrant, vital and livable urban center. The Blue Hills Business Center and Construction is underway on a new Street connecting the River Market area East Patrol Police Station and Crime Contractor Incubator once was an Urban food desert gains to and Union Station. It The KC Downtown Streetcar starter Look for the first streetcar rides through Lab Campus. The $78 million project abandoned building on a brownfield will serve the City’s Central Business line is the next step in a long-range new grocery store is located on four blocks between Downtown Kansas City in more than a in the City’s urban core. Now it’s a District, the Crossroads Art District and plan to create a regional, integrated Residents in an area considered an Prospect and Brooklyn avenues and half a century by the end of 2015. LEED Gold and Energy Star-certified the Power and Light District, in addition transit system to uniquely connect the 26th and 27th streets, and is expected structure at 5008 Prospect Ave. The urban food desert welcomed the to other businesses, restaurants, art Greater Kansas City area like never Sign up for project updates and find opening of an Aldi grocery store at to spur private development in the before. Progressive regions around more information at kcstreetcar.org. project came about when a regional galleries, educational facilities and 3830 Prospect Ave. in February. The City’s East Side as the increased police partnership administered by the presence drives down crime in the store employs about 15 people (many City secured three federal grants area. The project will replace an old hired from the neighborhood) and is totaling $3 million. Built with the help station and a small, outdated crime of small construction companies, surrounded by walkable streets. Tax lab that is backlogged with cases. the incubator will continue to work incentives were used to help finance Financing comes from bonds paid for with these businesses by providing the construction and address some with a quarter-cent public safety sales State of the art Swope Park Soccer additional training and support with environmental contamination. tax that voters approved in 2010. Village continues to grow

2013 marked a major milestone for network. Swope Park Soccer Village will host the soccer in Kansas City – not only did NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Sporting Kansas City win the MLS Cup, Five additional new synthetic fields are Soccer Championship Tournaments but the City’s Swope Park Soccer Village currently under construction on the in 2014 and 2015, and the NCAA east side of Lewis Road and will each The main solution: also launched a $13 million expansion Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Water Services updates KC’s aging water main system of its already impressive facilities. be furnished with lighting and fencing. Championships in 2016 and 2017. Grand Construction serves as the The Swope Park Soccer Village project general contractor and Sporting Club Sporting Kansas City opened the Through its five-year Capital In the coming year, Water Services up to another 100 years of life to is building five full-sized synthetic fields Network member Brookside Soccer team’s training center at the Swope Improvements Program, Water will proactively replace critical water existing pipes while avoiding related and a natural grass Championship Club will be one of the primary tenants. Soccer Village in 2007 with more than Services is addressing the challenges of mains throughout Kansas City before service disruptions. Field, along with updated amenities, Brookside Soccer Club is a recreational 7,800 square feet of facility space they result in unexpected water service Kansas City’s aging water, wastewater Work related to the Overflow Control including new shelters with improved youth soccer league with more than and three soccer fields. The Sporting interruptions for customers. More and stormwater infrastructure. The $1 Program, a citywide approach to restrooms, concession stands, 2,000 participants from all over the KC Academy, Sporting Club Network than 20 miles of water main will be billion program, which represents one improving water quality by reducing storage and parking. The first phase metro area. This second phase of the members and numerous community of the largest infrastructure investments replaced in areas that are statistically sewer overflows, is also taking place. of the project was the creation of project is expected to be completed outreach programs use the existing currently taking place in Kansas City, proven to be likely to fail. Related work will meet regulatory the Championship Field, which was this fall. The third phase of the Swope fields at the complex. requirements for public health and completed last September. The field Park Soccer Village project, which is will create more than 18,000 direct Critical sewer mains throughout the safety through the use of green seats 1,500 and hosted the 2013 Big anticipated to be completed in spring For more information about the and indirect jobs in the region while city will be proactively rehabilitated infrastructure improvements. 12 Women’s Soccer Championship. of 2015, will feature modifications to Swope Park Soccer Village, visit www. improving water quality, increasing using non-invasive technologies, sportingkc.com/swope-park-training- The games were attended by 2,787 the existing facilities and fields used by service reliability for customers, which will improve aging infrastructure Please visit www.kcwaterservices.org/ center or follow developments on Twitter fans, and the championship game Sporting Kansas City including improved meeting regulatory requirements and to like-new conditions without digging projects to learn more about the work at www.twitter.com/SwopeSoccer. was broadcast live on the Fox Sports locker rooms and expanded fields. promoting community development. up the ground. This technology adds taking place in your neighborhood.

22 23 The Line Creek Trail

Shoal Creek Trail Your guide to KC’s trails North to south, east to west, Kansas City’s trails impress

Riverfront Heritage Trail In 2008, Kansas City’s trails system Shoal Creek Trail: Another recent neighborhood and go for a stroll! comprised 25 miles of short, addition to the Northland, the Shoal Creek Trail extends from Happy Rock South: fragmented pieces. Today, the system Indian Creek Trail: This trail is Park to Barry Road. Individuals will has flourished, with 65 miles of long ideal for bicyclists, dog-walkers and continuous trail segments throughout appreciate the quiet, natural beauty of the 10-foot-wide, 2-mile long trail, families, beginning near State Line Kansas City. An additional eight trail along with its proximity to activity areas, Road and 103rd Street in the Watts Mill miles are planned for completion including Maple Woods Community neighborhood. One of the region’s in 2015. It’s no wonder Missouri College, Happy Rock Park, transit longest trails, it travels west to Olathe, was named the “Best Trails State” by routes and Route 1 shopping. The trail Kan., where it passes through several national organization American Trails! also features a new pedestrian/bicycle parks and playgrounds, making for a fun, family outing. East of the state bridge. Parking is available at Happy Enjoy a walk, jog or bike ride through line, the trail meets the confluence of Rock Park. some of KC’s premier trails: the Blue River and continues south to Alex George Lake. Those who North: Central: venture this path will encounter three The Line Creek Trail: Walk or cycle Riverfront Heritage Trail: Kansas train trestle bridges and some of the alongside the wooded Line Creek City’s premier downtown trail, the most beautiful views of the Blue River. while enjoying Platte County’s natural Riverfront Heritage Trail, may be Trailhead parking is available at the Trailside Center (9901 Holmes Road), beauty. This trail includes connections accessed at Berkley Riverfront Park, Trolley Track Trail to the Line Creek ice arena and the the City Market and the Westside and the Watts Mill Shopping Center (103rd Kansas City Northern Railroad, along West Bottoms neighborhoods. The 15- Street and State Line Road) or at Alex with a Fixit bicycle service station at mile trail extends from Kansas City, George Lake. 68th Street. The Line Creek Trail was Kan., east through downtown Kansas awarded the 2014 Capstone Award City, Mo., passing many KC historical Blue River Mountain Bike Trail: for Infrastructure by the Kansas City markers and public art exhibits. Looking for a challenge? This single Business Journal, and was named Visit www.kcrivertrails.org for more track dirt mountain bike trail is ideal a finalist for Public Project of the information. for hikers and mountain bikers, as it Year by the Economic Development features hilly and rocky terrain, amidst Corporation. Currently six miles long, Trolley Track Trail: Situated in a serene natural setting. It begins in when the trail’s construction finishes the heart of Brookside, this former southern Kansas City at Minor Park this June, it will extend eight miles trolley route now provides a crushed and travels along the Blue River. from the to Missouri limestone path for bicyclists, runners, Parking is available at Minor Park or Blue River Mountain Bike Trail Highway 152. Parking is available dog-walkers and more. It starts at at the shelter parking area on Blue at the Line Creek Community Center Brookside Road and Volker Boulevard Ridge Road east of Holmes Road. and at the trailhead at Waukomis and travels south through the Waldo Indian Creek Trail Drive and Gower Road. neighborhood to Hickman Mills Road at 87th Street. Park in the Brookside http://kcbike.info/maps/trails/

24 25 Recent Kansas City awards and rankings

Two grants totaling $1 million for Kansas City. The trail is owned and The Charles B. Wheeler Downtown minor home repairs were awarded managed by the City of Kansas City, Airport received the FAA Safety to the Neighborhoods and Housing Mo., and the City of Riverside, Mo. Enhancement Award in October Services Department last fall for 150 2013 for passing its annual certification single-family homeowners in targeted Kansas City was named one of 13 inspection of the operations area. This neighborhoods. The Federal Home top citizen-engaged communities is the fourth consecutive year of perfect Public Works crews make significant Loan Bank of Des Moines chose Kansas for 2013-2015 by Public Technology inspections at this airport. City to receive the funds through its Institute. The designation recognizes improvements throughout Kansas City “Strong Communities” program, excellence in technology, strategy, A $100,000 grant to help pit noting the city’s past good record in communications and performance bull owners register and spay making housing improvements. management. One new recent or neuter their dogs was awarded The Public Works Department made Avenue between 27th Street and Longview Road improvement project, achievement is the creation of an open to the City by PetSmart Charities. The its mark on Kansas City this past year, Linwood Boulevard. This work included with completion scheduled for late The Mayor’s Office received a $4,000 data portal at data.kcmo.org. grant targets two ZIP codes where an working on a range of projects of all the removal of the older system and spring. The 15-month project realigns grant from DollarWise and estimated 1,400 pit bulls live. sizes and scopes, from neighborhood the installation of 40 new bronze and widens Longview Road between the U.S. Conference of Mayors Kansas City, Mo., received the road improvements to major transit streetlights. The new streetlights will Blue Ridge Boulevard and Spring in January 2014 to fund the City’s highest level of recognition for The American Society of work. Here are a few highlights; to provide uniform and higher light Valley Road and provides stormwater Bright Future Summer Employment performance management efforts Landscape Architects local learn about more of the City’s capital levels on the roadways and sidewalks. and sidewalk improvements to the program’s workshops, which teach from the International City/County chapter honored the City projects, including a project tracker, Within the interior streets of the Santa roadway. The work is part of a series interns the importance of responsible Management Association in 2012 and Planning and Development visit kcmo.gov/publicworks/capital- Fe Neighborhood, 114 existing of improvements originally planned by financial practices. 2013. The association awarded Kansas Department with two awards in projects/. streetlights were changed out to new Jackson County’s 1970s bond package City with a Certificate of Excellence. 2013—one for the City’s Main Street arms and fixtures, and trees were for the Truman Sports Complex. The Campaign for Grade-Level Only 27 other communities received Streetscape Plan, and another for the Street resurfacing: Thanks to trimmed to maximize the benefits of Reading named the Mayor’s Office’s the same highest level of recognition. North Oak Streetscape Plan. a renewed focus on maintenance the new streetlights. Troost pedestrian bridge: Major Turn the Page KC program a 2013 and well-managed federal grant construction was completed on the Community Pacesetter. Led by Mayor The Government Finance Officers Kansas City is one of 25 cities with funding, the Public Works Department Main Street bridge: Missouri pedestrian bridge at James and an independent Board of Association of the U.S. and Canada the most Energy Star-certified resurfaced more than 300 miles of Department of Transportation Volker Boulevard. The improvements Directors working with more than 50 awarded Kansas City with its buildings, according to the U.S. Kansas City streets in the past year. In funding allowed the long-overdue include stairs and a pedestrian community partners, Turn the Page KC Distinguished Budget Award Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, minor repairs ranging from improvements to the Main Street walkway providing safe pedestrian aims to rally the community to achieve in November 2013 for meeting 2013 the metro area had 82 certified crack surfacing to slurry sealing were bridge over Interstate 670 to wrap up access over one of the most heavily- reading proficiency for KC children by the highest principles of buildings totaling more than 20 million completed on more than 100 lane- construction in less than two months. traveled intersections in Kansas City. the time they leave third grade. governmental budgeting in four square feet of floor space and saving miles of roadway. The $2.75 million project replaced the categories: a policy document, a $14 million per year on utility bills. old Main Street bridge crossing with a Chouteau Parkway: Major The Aviation Department was awarded financial plan, an operations guide One of the area’s largest Energy Star This initiative, which allowed crews new, three-lane concrete bridge over construction is complete on the $12 million in Federal Aviation and a communications device. buildings is the 29-story City Hall. to work on 10 times more lane-miles I-670 that improved vertical clearance Chouteau Parkway project. The Administration grants to fund than average, was funded through and addressed increased traffic extensive road project improved airfield rehabilitation and safety The Health Department was selected In 2014, the City’s Convention Center a resident-supported extension of a and pedestrian needs entering the the existing two-lane road to a enhancements in September 2013. by the U.S. Department of Justice to won the Facilities & Destinations half-cent sales tax. In addition, federal Power and Light District. In addition, four-lane, divided roadway built to receive a three-year grant for Magazine’s Prime Site Award for TIGER grant money allowed crews to installation of the first length of track parkway standards. The parkway The Line Creek Trail was awarded $1.2 million in October 2013. the eighth consecutive year. make major improvements to roads in on the Downtown Streetcar project improvements include new signals the 2014 Capstone Award for The grant, one of six awarded This award is based on the opinions the Green Impact Zone. will allow the bridge to remain open and streetlights, utility relocations Infrastructure by the Kansas City nationwide by the U.S. Department of meeting planners, association through the line’s construction. and sidewalks. Pedestrian trails and Business Journal, and was named of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice executives and trade show managers Santa Fe neighborhood streetlights: landscaping will be completed this a finalist for Public Project and Delinquency Prevention, focuses who produce meetings and conventions The City recently completed the Longview Road improvement project: year. of the Year by the Economic on getting high risk youth involved in in convention centers across the United upgrade of streetlights on Prospect Major construction continues on the Development Corporation of violence prevention efforts. States and Canada.

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