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Imagine KC kickoffMore than 73,000 people have participated in Imagine KC, a project that asked Greater Kansas Citians what our region can do to become more sustainable.

What should we spend money and effort on in order to remain and become more economically, environmentally and socially vibrant? See what citizens had to say. More More

Supporting science and math education

StudentsOne KC Voice teamed up with Public Agenda to launch a three-year project to take a look at what can be done to improve math, engineering, technology and science (METS) education and learning opportunities for all students in Greater Kansas City.

Community Conversations were held in Kansas City, Kan., and Liberty, Mo., in fall 2008, and more will be coming up this fall. More More



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Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan submitted to the state of Missouri on behalf of the Kansas City region

Participants review tornado informationFinal draft incorporates more than six months of citizen and stakeholder input

Natural hazards such as tornadoes and floods leave permanent marks on people and communities. It pays to prepare, and that's one reason local governments updated their plans to protect property and save lives.

In December 2009 and January 2010, residents across the region had an opportunity to review actions their communities are taking to lessen the impact of natural hazards. Learn more »


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You need the public's feedback, but don't know how to get it

You need to build relationships with groups you don't typically collaborate with (but should)

You want to hear from a different group of people — a group that doesn't typically interact with you or your organization

Your issue is controversial and you need a neutral, third-party method to gain input

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The realities of inequity

By Daniel Cash, One KC Voice Time Magazine is famous for its end-of-year top 10 lists, which cover topics such as the top 10 albums, feuds, celebrity breakups and more. One such list is the “Top 10 Underreported Stories.” According to Time, the most underreported story of 2009 was “Continuing Segregation Is Hurting U.S. Competitiveness.” Author Laura [...]
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