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Newsletter: Thank You for Joining Us at Community Summit #2

14 August 2025

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Community Summit #2! Your voices, ideas, and visions are what make this project truly about the Westside — for the Westside.

Community Summit #2

We were honored that the following leaders joined our meeting to show their support and hear directly from the community:

  • Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II
  • Mayor Quinton Lucas
  • Councilman Crispin Rea
  • Councilman Johnathan Duncan
  • City Manager Mario Vasquez
  • Project Manager Selina Zapata Bur

Big Thank You to PlaceIt!

James Rojas and John Kamp of PlaceIt! guided us through a creative, hands-on exercise to help us dream big about the future of our neighborhood.

We're Still Around!

We also invite you to connect with us in person at these upcoming events:

September 06, 2025 11:00 am

West Fest

2017 W. Pennway Irene H. Ruiz Library

Learn More

September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2025

Fiesta Hispana

American Royal Facilities, Parking Lot B,
1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102

(Meet the Reconnecting the Westside Team on site Friday, September 12th)

Learn More

Let's Shape the Future of the Westside

Share your feedback and stay up to date on the project. Review the “Remain, Realign and Remove” Concepts on the Community Summit #2 webpage.


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As always, if you'd like our team to meet with your organization, neighborhood or business group, please reach out, and we'll come to you. We would love to hear from you!

For any questions or feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at Contact@ReconnectWestside.com.

We look forward to continuing this important work together!

– The Reconnecting the Westside Team