Kickoff
The kickoff, which was held in downtown KCMO, drew participants from across the region. A map shows where participants travelled from.
The Oct. 11 kickoff event for Imagine KC drew over 80 people with a passion for creating a sustainable future for our region. Thank you to all who took the time to come and share ideas.
One KC Voice recorders and MARC staff took notes during each of the nearly 30 discussions that took place. The numbers next to each title indicate the session during which the discussion took place (1=Session 1, 9:30 a.m.; 2=Session 2, 10:30 a.m.; 3=Session 3, 11:30 a.m.). All links below will open documents in PDF format.
Trend Analysis: A summary of themes from the discussions
Análisis de tendencias (en español)
Discussion summaries
Room A
1/Open • 2/Connecting people • 3/Engaging youth
Room B
1/What would a green region look like? • 2/Open • 3/How to create zero waste
Room C
1/Transportation • 2/Urban gardens & food policy• 2/continued • 3/Open
Room D
1/Open • 2/Care giving • 3/Civic engagement 50+
Room E
1/Energy conservation & efficiency • 2/Open • 3/Grandchildren's quality of life
Room F
1/Stormwater management • 2/Self-sustaining communities • 3/Entrepreneurs
Room G
1/Population aging • 2/Raising public awareness• 3/Green-collar jobs
Room H
1/Racial & social equality • 2/Open • 3/Bicycle KC
Room I
1/Light pollution • 2/Reduce consumption & generate locally • 3/The Green City
Room J
1/Greening Olathe South H.S. • 2/Dev. & re-dev. priorities • 3/Economic dev.
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Workshops
Workshops are being held across the region in fall 2008 and winter 2008-2009. Click on the map to see who came to the various workshops.
One KC Voice is holding workshops in October, November and December with diverse groups across the region to refine the themes from the discussions held at the kickoff event on Oct. 11. Click on the notes below to explore what's being said.
Oct. 26, 9 a.m.
Community Focus: Spanish-speakers
St. John the Evangelist Church, 2910 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
observe por favor: Solamente español será hablado durante este acontecimiento.
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Nov. 12, 6 p.m.
Community Focus: Kansas suburban community
Johnson County Public Library, 9875 West W. 87th St., Overland Park, Kan.
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Nov. 13, 9:10 a.m.
Community Focus: Youth
Blue Springs South High School, Blue Springs, Mo.
PLEASE NOTE: Because this workshop will be held during regular class time, this event is not open to the general public
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Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m.
Community Focus: African-American community
Urban League of Greater Kansas City, 1710 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
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heard
"Maximizing [your] own success doesn’t add up to maximum community success."
"Government is [the] mechanism by which we accomplish collectively what we can’t do alone."
"The single greatest determinant of a school district’s performance is the socioeconomic status of the parents."
"Is the cheapest bridge even going to be the best bridge?"
"The poor or homeless person — we need to address their needs in order to meet the needs of everyone."
"Plant your own food: the reward is eating what you grew, getting outside, and providing for yourself."
"Leave no child left inside."
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