08.15.2024

Today’s Forecast

91º | 16% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:32 a.m. | Sunset 8:12 p.m.

A tale of four cities

Project launches to connect the Legends to Independence

The metro is about to get a lot smaller. | Map courtesy of the Mid-America Regional Council

It’s happening. On Tuesday, KS + MO leaders announced the launch of their joint venture: the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor. That’s a mouthful — but what is it?

Essentially, this project will connect the 24-mile stretch between Independence, Sugar Creek, KCK, and the Legends Outlets with clean transportation like electric buses and bicycle + pedestrian routes.

But the vision goes beyond just redesigning transportation. Goals for the new corridor also include:

Championing energy-efficient housing
Adding area-wide broadband
Workforce training for green stormwater infrastructure

All of the groundwork for the corridor is scheduled to happen across three phases.

Phase one — Positioning | 2024-2025

Just launched, this phase is for ironing out concepts by getting community input + securing more investors.

Phase two — Accelerating | 2025-2026

This is when we’ll start seeing some changes as the team pours into local projects.

Phase three — Demonstrating | 2026-2027

Let’s show the world what KC can do. During this phase, the team will use the corridor as a case study, modeling what the future of the US could be.

Currently, ~90,000 people live across the 24-mile stretch. Leaders hope that the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor improves their lives wholistically — i.e. providing better access to childcare, allowing people to work further from home — while cleaning up the way KC commutes.

Want to keep up with the corridor? You can sign up for updates from the Mid-America Regional Council.

Asked

Would you rather own a...

A. Flying car
B. Hover bike

Start your engines

Events

Thursday, Aug. 15

KCK Forward: Speaker at Stockyards Series | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Stockyard Brewing Co. | $15-$25 | Listen to local leaders discuss their insights on the intersection of motherhood + professional life.

Friday, Aug. 16

45th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival | Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Swope Park | $0-$5 | Travel around the world through food, music, crafts + dance at KC’s celebration of all the cultures that call it home.
Innovation Festival | Friday, Aug. 16 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | $100 | Surround yourself with cutting-edge research through a startup pitch competition, the “Brewseum,” and interactive panel discussions.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum | Free | Take pics with the flowers in between shopping at local artists’ booths.
Romance Bookstore Day | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Monarch Books & Gifts | $0-$25 | Show yourself a little love by indulging in a charm bar, meeting local romance authors, sipping themed delights + finding hidden gift cards throughout the store.
The Greeting Committee | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $27-$54 | Experience the hometown band as they return to their roots, bringing their third studio album in tow for a night at the Midland.
Leavenworth 1800s Ball | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Riverfront Community Center | $10 | Live out your Bridgerton fantasies with this 19th-century ballroom experience featuring period dress and dance walk-throughs.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Yesterday, it was revealed that the National WWI Museum and Memorial will be the official location of KC’s Fan Fest during FIFA 2026 World Cup. The fest will feature live entertainment, music, food, and have a constant livestream of the games.

Arts

Just a little piece of my (KC) heart. Following this year’s auction of the 3D art sculptures, the Parade of Hearts will take a one-year hiatus and return in 2026 with a new shape. We had cows, we had hearts… wonder what the next shape will be.

Coming Soon

Mochinut is adding MO locations. In addition to its Overland Park spot, the biz is expanding to the Northland (8610 N.W. Prairie View Rd.) in October. Try its iconic mochinut — a fusion of donut + mochi — or take a bite out of one of its flavorful Korean corndogs. (Kansas City Star)

Pets

Put your puppy’s zoomies to the test at the Zoom Room, an indoor agility course + training space. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the biz will celebrate the grand opening of its 9238 Metcalf Ave. location. Attend the free paw-ty between 2-4 p.m. for dog tricks + human treats.

Cause

Leavenworth’s Salvation Army food pantry is in dire need of canned goods + proteins as they face a stark increase in patrons. You can drop off your donations at 600 Walnut St., or give monetary donations online. (KCTV)

Gallery

The artist (soon to be) formerly known as Childish Gambino put on a big show for KC on Monday. Want to relive it all, or see it for the first time? Check out these pics for the full vicarious experience. (Kansas City Star)

Closing

The Historic Garment District Museum will permanently close on Friday, Aug. 30 due to changes in building ownership. Located in the lobby of the Pointdexter Building at 801 Broadway Blvd., you can catch a final glimpse Thursdays + Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to New York City during “West Side Story” at Starlight Theater from Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 25. This classic tale of star-crossed lovers struggling with love, prejudice, and division is full of life, music, and passion.*

Civic

🐣 MO is for the peeps

How to build a backyard chicken coop in Kansas City

No yolk, chicks dig Kansas City... okay, I’ll see myself out. | Photo via Pexels, by Matthis Volquardsen

Kansas City might run on burnt ends and pulled pork, but our poultry is certainly no laughing stock.

Many metro cities have ordinances allowing residents to keep coops — including Overland Park, Liberty, Lee’s Summit, and KCMO — but the state of Missouri didn’t think that was enough.

Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, Missouri homeowner associations (HOAs) wil be banned from banning backyard chickens. Even if it’s expressly written in the HOA bylaws, this new law will supersede your HOA in the pecking order.

Interested in the urban farming fun? It’s not as hard as you might think.

Let's get cracking

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I’m not much of a chicken chick but I do have the dream of owning a little farm someday.

Old Mc’Charm would have a miniature horse, goats, a highland cow, and valais blacknose sheep. My mini aussie (Marceline the Snuggle Queen) would herd them, my rescue dog (Grayce May) would be their loving protector, and I would bake all day + tend to my crops.

Someone help me convince my husband.

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