The project team, in collaboration with the three project partners (Port KC, the Downtown Council, and City of Kansas City) encourages public participation in the South Loop Project for collective success. This phase of the project includes formulating ideas for park programming, advancing the park concept through preliminary design, and conducting environmental analysis in line with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Public participation focuses on engagement with stakeholders at key milestones throughout the project. The following are public participation goals:

• Foster community engagement to increase awareness and knowledge about project plans.
• Elicit feedback about potential park amenities, usage, and features.
• Confirm the project vision, purpose and need.

The project team is committed to providing equal access to public participation events for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodation, contact Erin Buek at erin@parsonkc.com.

Multiple public meetings are scheduled during this phase of the project. When available, links to more information about each meeting are below.

Public Meeting #1: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

• Recap #1: You shared, we listened: Learn what people prefer for the South Loop Project

Public Meeting #2: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

• Presentation video
• Recap #2: View the three design concepts

Public Meeting #3: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

• Presentation video
• Recap #3: South Loop Project reveals latest park design concept

Public Meeting #4: Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Recap #4: Fourth public meeting presented Environmental Assessment results

Special Use Permit Public Meeting #5: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Roadshow: Summer of 2023

• To raise awareness of the project and gather comments, ​team ​members attended pop-up events, neighborhood meetings, and community events.