Community Summits
Four Community Summits are focused on gathering input and developing a shared vision of initial alternatives, and collaborating on solutions. These summits are critical for ensuring the project reflects community priorities.
The project team is coming to your neighborhood
We're working hand in hand with the community on this project. Together, we are working to identify strategies, develop improvement concepts, explore initial alternatives, and refine those alternatives to meet the US-71 Corridor Community's needs. We look forward to seeing you!
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Listening Sessions
Up to 90 meetings, these sessions are with local neighborhood groups meetings, when project team members are scheduled to attend and hear your feedback.
Pop-Up Events
Up to 12 pop-up events are occurring at community locations, such as schools, libraries, and transit stops. These meetings bring information and engagement opportunities directly to residents in informal settings.
Other Meetings
Additional meetings and community touchpoints are being held to connect the project to specific groups. The project team is finding ways to connect with other key stakeholders, community groups, and members of the public to share project information and collect feedback to help guide the project.
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Community Summit #4
Tuesday, April 7, 2025
Join us to discuss the draft recommendations for US-71.
Save the Date!
Community Summit #3
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Review Initial Alternatives and Refine the Vision for Reconnecting the East Side.
Thank you for sharing your vision!
Community Summit #2
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Share your design ideas and join in this ongoing conversation.
Thank you for letting us know what you think.
Community Summit #1
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Sharing Valuable stories and identifying important needs.
Thank You for sharing your ideas and stories!
Neighborhood Listening Sessions
Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
3700 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64109
Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Blue Hills Neighborhood Association
Salvation Army
6025 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
Other Meetings
Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Cass County Coalition of Chambers Luncheon Presentation
Cass County Coalition
Centerview
227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO 64083
Monday, February 02, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
5th District Meeting (Weather Permitting)
Southeast Community Center
4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64130
Make your voice heard!
Your input will help guide planning, to reflect the needs of impacted neighborhoods and corridor users. Add your comments to our Engagement Map.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Contact Information Name Project Manager – Selina Zapata Bur, AICP Phone (816) 710-6385 Email Contact@ReconnectEastSide.com Website www.kcmo.gov In writing Mary Williams-Neal Community Center
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64130Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 2 – 6 p.m.Receive Project Updates
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Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates incorporating recommendations made as part of the PEL study into future NEPA studies, per Title 23 of the US Code, Part 168.
