After the devastating 1951 flood, a levee was built around our fair city for flood protection.  An unintended consequence was our estrangement from the beauty and history of the Kansas and Blue Rivers, the spectacular 19th century riverboat highway that led to our founding in 1855.  Our Kansas River possesses great untapped development potential.  Many cities, including Wichita, Omaha, and San Antonio, have successfully developed their riverfront.  OUR riverfront could also be developed to reflect our history and cultural heritage, AND expand recreational and commercial uses. 

Mission

Our purpose for raising $175,000 is to hire Gina Ford [Agency Landscape + Planning] a nationally recognized designer of riverfront developments.  Her job would be to:

(1) study our riverfront in relation to our downtown,

(2) engage the city and county planners,

(3) engage the general public

(4) design a plan for the development of our Kansas Riverfront.  We expect this process would take about a year.

Executive Committee

Phil Howe

Dick Seaton

Mike Dodson

Rod Harms

Phil Anderson