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Livable Neighborhoods aims to improve the quality of life in our Wyandotte County community through organized neighborhood and government partnerships that provide information, training, resources, and a forum for open discussion. |
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Monthly Community Meetings
Join Livable Neighborhoods Task Force for our monthly meetings to learn about community programs and available resources, get updates from various Unified Government departments and other public municipal agencies, and hear announcements from community members and organizations.
When: The 4th Thursday of every month, January to October
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: In-person at the Neighborhood Resource Center or via Zoom
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 Have you seen someone doing something good in your Kansas City, KS or Wyandotte County neighborhood? Please send a photo with a brief description to us at livableneighborhoods@wycokck.org and they will be featured in an upcoming e-newsletter. Good neighbors make great neighborhoods!
Information & Resources
Downtown KCK Small Business Crawl
Are you a small business owner in Downtown Kansas City, KS?
Downtown Shareholders of Kansas City, KS, Inc. is planning a Small Business Crawl for April 21-28, 2025!
Participating businesses will have an opportunity to appear on passports provided to customers which are stamped when they visit. Customers can then return finished passports for a chance to win a prize. Businesses can have giveaways, drinks, coupons or just give a stamp/sticker when customers visit. There will be no obligation to purchase.
If you're interested in participating, please share your information with the Downtown Shareholders through the form below:
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WYANDOTTE COUNTY/KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PARKS & RECREATION
This year has been full of exciting growth, and none of it
would have been possible without the incredible support
from our community and the dedication of our staff. In this report, you’ll find a look at the key achievements of 2024, including new capital projects, increased program
participation, and the free community events that united us
all.
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Upcoming Community Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Health and Betterment
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead is a heavy metal that can be found in the air, soil, and dust around us, and the paint of some homes or buildings built before 1978. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems. Fortunately, lead poisoning can be prevented. The Wyandotte County Public Health Department offers the kNOw Lead KCK program to qualifying homeowners and renters to assist with lead abatement efforts.
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Test Your Home for Radon
Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium found within soil, rocks, and groundwater. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. High quantity of radon impacts 1 in 4 Kansas homes. Wyandotte County's K-State Research & Extension offers low-cost kits for $15 that can be shipped or picked up in-person.
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Research Studies
 
 
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