Holiday Open House Video

On December 14, the Green Impact Zone hosted a Holiday Open House for our partners and stakeholders. This video from the event provides a 20-minute overview of some of the exciting initiatives underway in the zone in the areas of housing, infrastructure, public safety, community services and employment.

New sidewalks and curbs in Green Impact Zone

Construction crews recently replaced crumbling sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches along major streets of the Green Impact Zone in Kansas City, Mo. In total, $26.2 million of the region's federal TIGER grant will be used to support transportation improvements in the zone. See how local residents and workers are benefiting from investments in new infrastructure. Watch the video>

A national model

The Green Impact Zone initiative is an effort to concentrate resources — with funding, coordination, and public and private partnerships — in one specific area to demonstrate that a targeted effort can literally transform a community. This national model for place-based investment is now underway in the heart of Kansas City's urban core. More»