NORTHTOWN 2040
North Kansas City's Master Plan
A Legacy to honor, a future to build
Northtown 2040 will become the newest Master Plan for North Kansas City, Missouri. It will serve as a framework for thoughtful growth, development, and continued progress. This initiative will also involve a parking study focused on the downtown area and surrounding neighborhood.
The planning process will take place throughout 2026 and into 2027. Whether you are a resident, employee, business owner, or regular visitor of Northtown, please join us as we come together to shape a shared vision for our community.
Thank you for attending the Planning & Design Charrette!
Over the two-day event, participants explored important topics shaping the future of North Kansas City, including land use and development, parks and recreation, infrastructure, mobility and transportation, parking, and more. We appreciate the time, ideas, and feedback shared throughout the process.
The presentation boards and materials from the charrette are available for download using the links below.
Report: Residential Market Potential
Report: Lifestyle Clusters & Migration
Report: Commercial Real Estate Analysis
Report: Demographic Supply & Demand Analysis
Report: Parking Analysis Existing Conditions
If you were unable to attend, there will be another opportunity to participate soon. A virtual public open house is currently being prepared and will be available in the coming weeks, providing an opportunity to review the concepts developed during the charrette and share additional feedback.
Virtual Open House: Coming Soon!
How will the plan be created?
DISCOVER
Understand Northtown's strengths and opportunities
ENGAGE
Gather information from the people that know and love Northtown
PLAN
Develop consensus and create the plan to guide Northtown's future
IMPLEMENT
Articulate goals, policies, and strategies to realize Northtown's vision
Community Discussion Starters
The North Kansas City Master Plan aims to enhance community engagement through innovative tools. Explore our interactive community discussion starters in ArcGIS StoryMaps to learn more about four topic areas from the Existing Conditions Report - an appendix to the final Plan.
Click on the images to the right to learn about Walkable & Bikeable NKC, Stormwater, Adaptive Reuse & Redevelopment, and Parking Management.
How we've learned from the Northtown community so far:
Visioning Workshops
Visioning Workshop
Steering Committee Session
📍 North Kansas City YMCA, 1999 Iron St
Visioning Workshop
Planning Commission & City Council Session
Pop-Up Events
Boneanza
📍 Waggin' Trail Dog Park
🕓 April 4th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Public Art Dedication and Art Walk
📍 City Hall, 2010 Howell Street
🕕 May 16 | 10:00 -- 12:00
Arts in the Park
📍 Macken Park
🕓 June 12th | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Movies in the Park
Community Questionnaire
The Community Questionnaire provided the first opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and community members to share their hopes, concerns, and ideas for the future of Northtown. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and provide feedback on North Kansas City's future.