 New homes added to historic Douglass-Sumner Neighborhood |
 ENews SourceUnified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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New Homes Built in Downtown KCK
An open house was held last week to celebrate the newest addition of homes in the historic Douglass-Sumner neighborhood.
Four new homes were completed on the corner of 7th and Oakland Avenue as part of the continued revitalization of the area. A $1.2 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development covered construction cost. Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) is the developer and plans to build even more homes in the neighborhood once the four are sold.
CHWC is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), community development corporation dedicated to revitalizing, stabilizing and reinvesting in Kansas City, Kansas neighborhoods. Our goal is provide meaningful programs to the residents of Wyandotte County to help them achieve, preserve and sustain quality neighborhoods and housing.
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Healthy Campus Plan Unveiled
Last Thursday night nearly 175 people came out to see Gould Evans Architects' proposed plan for the Healthy Campus site. If you weren't able to attend, you can view the presentation on YouTube or download a copy of the slideshow here on our webpage.
The plan, being dubbed by Gould Evans the "Downtown Central Parkway," seeks to maximize the placement of three main components near the intersection of 10th Street and Minnesota Avenue: a grocery store, new community center and expanded green space.
Minnesota Avenue is Downtown KCK's Main Street and momentum has been building there. We believe that placing our economic engines - the grocery store and community center - on that thoroughfare will encourage future investment and development. Our main transit line also runs down Minnesota Avenue, making this site accessible to more people.
The plan also features a permanent farmer's market pavilion, recreational fields, housing options, urban agriculture, sidewalks and recognition of culturally relevant and historical sites. A major cornerstone of the design is a largely expanded green space that would connect Waterway Park and Big 11 Lake.
Gould Evans has solicited feedback from hundreds of residents and community members throughout the implementation planning process, beginning with a public roll-out event in May. One issue we heard often from residents was concern about the affordability of the Community Center that will be managed by the YMCA. In response, we announced last Thursday the formation of an Access Team that will work on the details of the development agreement with the YMCA. The Access Team will be chaired by Assistant County Administrator Gordon Criswell.
This project has generated renewed attention in our Downtown community that it hasn't seen in generations. The Kansas City Business Journal published a nice article on the development that you can read here.
The adoption of the Downtown Central Parkway Implementation Plan by the Unified Government will include a public hearing process for review by the Planning Commission on November 10 and Board of Commissioners on December 4. We would encourage you to participate in the creation and adoption of the plan by attending those hearings.
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40th Annual WyCo Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
Join us for the 40th Annual Wyandotte County Mayors' Prayer Breakfast on Friday, November 7th. Seating begins at 6:45 a.m. and program begins at 7:00 a.m. This year's Master of Ceremonies is Dr. Cindy Lane, superintendent of the KCK Public School District. All three Wyandotte County Mayors are a part of the program along with our featured speaker Congressman Emanuel Cleaver discussing the importance of faith in the community and other faith leaders.
Cost is $20 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Sponsorships are $300 and include eight tickets. For sponsorships or tickets, please call Cecelia at the KCK Chamber office, 913-371-3070 or contact her via email: receptionist@kckchamber.com Tickets are available for purchase at the Chamber office, 727 Minnesota Ave or at the Bonner Springs City Hall, 205 East Second Street.
Don't miss this special event where Wyandotte County comes together spiritually, annually.
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Turner Gets New Curbs and Sidewalks
Commissioner Angela Markley will hold a special ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 10:00 am to celebrate the completion of new sidewalks along 55th from Hagemann to Oak Grove road. Also new curbs and sidewalks and lighting improvements to Turner Community Walking Park.
We invite you to join Commissioner Markley, Junction Elementary School Principal, Kristen Shipp, and studnets at Matney Park located at 42nd and Shawnee in Kansas City, Kansas for this special event.
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Wyandotte County Historical Museum
 
HALLOWEEN HISTORY HOWL
Wyandotte County Historical Museum
631 N. 126th Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-573-5002
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHO:The event is for children 2 years to 16 years of age
COST: Children: Ages 2 years and up, $5 each
Adults: Ages 17 years and up, Free
Pumpkin Painting, Ident-A-Kid, Fire Trucks, Inflatables, Storytellers, Animal Educators, Train Rides, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Magician, Popcorn and Cotton Candy. Join us as we celebrate children, Halloween and local history!
**Dress children in their Halloween costumes!
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K-State Extension Hosts Master of Memory Lessons
Lessons:
3- Nutrition & Memory Function- Thursday, October 9, 1:00-3:00
4- Medications & Memory Function- Thursday, October 16
5 & 6- Medical Conditions & Memory Function/Exercise for the Body & Mind- Thursday, October 30
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Please note that the above classes will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the K-State Extension Office, 1216 North 79th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112. Call 299-9300 to register in advance or email Lori Wuellner at lwuellne@ksu.edu.
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Road Closures
Based on information provided by both the UG's Public Works Department and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), we are able to provide motorist living in Wyandotte County an update on road and highway projects.
This information can be useful to prepare individuals, commuting to and from work, with early warnings on minor delays. This also encourages motorists to use alternate routes due to land and ramp closures.
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No New Closures to Report this Week
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MoDOT and KDOT Lane Closures
PLATTE/WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
The closure of the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 69 will be extended through Friday, October 31. This is all part of replacing the U.S. 69 Bridges over the Missouri River between Platte County, Mo. and Wyandotte County, Ks. Construction began this fall and the new bridge will be open to traffic in December 2016.
All work is weather dependent.
For more information about other MoDOT projects, please visit MoDOT's website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter or send questions and comments to kccustomerrelations@modot.mo.gov. We want your feedback on our work zones! Rate Our Work Zones at www.modot.org/kansascity.
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Daily Lane Closure 
Remember, you can always go to the KDOT website for up to the minute road closures and traffic information. |
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