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
These sessions are with local neighborhood groups meetings, when project team members are scheduled to attend and hear your feedback. A total of 60 Listening Sessions have taken place.
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Pop-Up Events
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. More than 30 pop-up events have taken place to date.
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Other Meetings
Nearly 40 additional meetings and community touchpoints have been 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
Review drawings and give input on the integrated approach for US-71.
Share Your Feedback!
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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!
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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.
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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
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Marlborough Community Coalition
1809 E 80th Street, Kansas City MO 64132
Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Town Fork Creek Neighborhood
Covenant Presbyterian Church
5931 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130
Other Meetings
Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Concerned Clergy Presentation
Virtual
Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City: Stronger Together Business Institute Breakfast
Location Tentative:
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
3700 Blue Pkwy.
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.
