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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!

  • 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.

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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!

    Let's Build a Better US-71 

  • 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!

    Refine the 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.

    Let's Redesign It! 

  • Community Summit #1

    Saturday, March 22, 2025

    Sharing Valuable stories and identifying important needs.

    Thank You for sharing your ideas and stories!

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Neighborhood Listening Sessions

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Citadel HOA

Virtual

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Marlborough Community Coalition

1809 E 80th Street, Kansas City MO 64132

Other Meetings

Thursday, August 06, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Oak Park Neighborhood Association Presentation

Palestine Senior Center

3325 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 74128

Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Develop Prospect Presentation

Kansas City GIFT

5008 Prospect Ave, 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.

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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

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.

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