Livable Neighborhoods

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Livable Neighborhoods is a unique partnership between the Unified Government and Livable Neighborhoods Task Force (501c3). Livable Neighborhoods works to improve the quality of life in the community though organized neighborhood and government partnerships. Livable Neighborhoods provides support, training, education, and resources to improve the quality of life for residents, and continue to make Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County a great place to live, work, start a business, raise a family, and retire. 

Mission

Improve the quality of life in our community through organized neighborhood and government partnerships that provide information, training, resources, and a forum for open discussion.

Purpose

Livable Neighborhoods Task Force is a non-profit organization formed to develop strategies for building better neighborhoods.

We are here to:

  • Identify problems and seek solutions by bringing together neighborhood leaders and local government representatives.
  • Create working partnerships that provide positive impact on the livability of our neighborhoods.
  • Strive to recommend programs and initiatives that will empower, rebuild and revitalize our community.

Services we provide to registered Neighborhood Groups:

  • Monthly informational meeting
  • Neighborhood groups support services
  • Monthly newsletters
  • Resource referral for community, police and government staff
  • Training
  • Liaison between Unified Government and neighborhoods

What neighborhood do I live in?

Soon we will have a map available for you to search by address what neighborhood you are a part of. Until then, please email us at livableneighborhoods@wycokck.org.

What if there is no neighborhood group in where I live?

Not all areas of Kansas City, KS have neighborhood groups. Livable Neighborhoods can guide you through the process of starting a neighborhood group in your area and getting registered with our office!

Why Organize?

Before you begin asking your neighbors to organize, first show them some of the reasons and benefits for forming a neighborhood association. Some of the advantages neighborhood associations serve are:

  • Helping residents work together for the preservation and improvement of their neighborhood.
  • Supplying a channel through which neighborhood goals can be met.
  • Unity and communication that allows for a voice and influence into what happens in surrounding areas.
  • Facilitating neighborhood social activities.
  • Providing an effective communication link with the City government and other influential groups.

First Steps:

The first step in starting your neighborhood group is to contact the Livable Neighborhoods and the Community Policing Offices. Each of these organizations can offer support and guidance through the neighborhood organizing process. Both are located at 4953 State Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 66102

Livable Neighborhoods
(913) 573-8737
livableneighborhoods@wycokck.org

Community Policing
(913) 573-8720

Coming Soon: How to Organize a Neighborhood Group Handbook!