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northeast area master Plan & NE KCK HEritage Trail Project

Kansas City, Kansas

Client

Unified Government of Wyandotte County

Groundwork NRG

Description

Residents, community groups, stakeholders, local businesses, planners and those passionate about the neighborhoods that comprise the Northeast Area undertook the comprehensive planning needed to transform the area into a more viable and sustainable mixed-income community that supports positive outcomes for all its residents. A planning process rooted in listening and learning forged the plan’s strategies, which are aimed at building stronger local relationships, increasing job opportunities, improving local housing and services, and addressing neighborhood safety and infrastructure. These strategies are organized around the themes of A Rich History, A Food Hub, A Healthy Community and An Expanded Economy.

results

  • Early action funding towards the development of a neighborhood co-operative grocery store project including clean up and restoration of a vacant commercial space

  • Early action funding towards a Youthbuild model block program

  • Transformation of local neighborhood assocation into a Groundworks Trust

  • Funding secured for NE KCK Heritage Trail

Adam Rosa led this project as a Principal at Camiros, Ltd.

Description

The NE KCK Heritage Trail Project includes the planning and conceptual design of a physical trail - bridging historic Kaw Point to the Quindaro Townsite and highlighting the rich culture and history of NE KCK along its route. This has been a community-led project that was originally identified in the NE KCK Area Master Plan. The Heritage Trail Plan is being organized and managed by Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group (Groundwork NRG) in partnership with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) along with oversight from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). Based on research and community input, we have identified 30 people, places and events for initial memorialization. In addition to this, there are approximately 14 memorializations, murals and monument signs already located along the trail route. Through the Plan, we are creating a sustainable framework so the Trail, and community stories, can grow and evolve over time.