The Lenexa City Council has accepted a plan for Quivira Road that recommends redevelopment of key commercial areas, more transportation options and initiatives to develop a sense of place along the roadway from 79th to 99th streets.
The study identified three shopping areas for redevelopment that would meet the changing demographics, lifestyles and business needs in the area. The study noted that that the area was designed as an auto-related suburb where most reisdents worked in downtown Kansas City. Now, more people want to live work, work and play in a cohesive community.
Moreover, some of the older shopping areas were anchored by big box stores which have not done well in the internet age.
The transportation recommendations include multi-use paths, bike lanes and other improvements to make the area safer and more hospitable to walkers and cyclists. The study also identified spots for upgraded transit stops.“Placemaking” and beautification strategies include street trees, benches, decorative lighting and high-visibility decorative crosswalks.
The study process began in 2017 and included ideas from residents. The city will consider the recommendations during its planning activities, but no money has been earmarked specifically to implement the recommendations. Visit lenexa.com to see the entire plan.
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