The Overland Park City Council approved proceeding with the first step toward a development partnership, involving public feedback, for the Overland Park Farmers’ Market pavilion site Monday night. The Council authorized staff to negotiate an agreement for public engagement on the project. The City has been considering partnering with a private developer to explore opportunities […]
Mayor Curt Skoog will present the State of the City address on April 12, 2022 at Johnson County Community College. The theme of the speech, Skoog’s first as mayor of Overland Park, is “Foundations to Future.” He will share remarks about foundational actions that have made Overland Park a great place, and recent efforts to […]
The Parade of Hearts is a public art experience in which 156 heart sculptures, engraved with the initials KC, have been painted and displayed throughout the Kansas City Metro. Overland Park is hosting nine hearts, which can be found at the locations listed below, or by navigating the interactive map. InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St […]
Plug in to community planning and the City’s upcoming Comprehensive Plan update with a new educational tool, Planning 101. Planning 101 is a story map that presents interactive opportunities to learn more about how city planning works. Scroll through the map and read to learn more about urban and suburban planning’s historical role in making […]
Overland Park’s Infrastructure Advisory Group wants to hear from you about City streets. The group has released a series of videos and polls to inform their discussions. Videos include explanations of how the City analyzes street conditions and preserves streets, challenges for the City’s streets program, and industry best practices for maintaining streets. Short polls […]
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that it will build all 11 noise walls that were proposed as part of the U.S. 69 Expansion Project, known as 69Express. A study conducted in the fall of 2021 proposed 11 noise walls between 119th and 151st Streets along U.S. 69 in Overland Park. KDOT solicited votes from […]
There’s a new option for residents and visitors to flock to Overland Park destinations – shared electric scooters and e-bikes from the Los Angeles, Calif.-based Bird Rides. “I am excited to welcome Bird to Overland Park. These scooters are a great option for a fun ride, or they can replace a car trip to work […]
Overview is the City’s quarterly newsletter for residents. It includes news, things to see and do in Overland Park, valuable information for neighborhoods and recreational and environmental news. The Overview Spring 2022 features articles about: Updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, coming this summer Information about a new pilot program for permits to raise backyard chickens Introduction […]
The City of Overland Park is recruiting a new City Manager. The City Council approved a recruitment profile for the position at Monday’s meeting, after reviewing a preliminary draft and suggesting changes in January. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, the executive recruitment firm selected by the City Council, will work to share the recruitment profile with candidates […]
The City is making streetlights more energy efficient. Public Works is working with contractors to convert streetlights on most major streets to LED bulbs, which will last longer, conserve energy and save the City money on energy costs. This effort includes major thoroughfare and collector streets, including Antioch, Metcalf, 95th Street, 135th Street and more. […]