Downtown Wichita plan seeks input
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — What should downtown Wichita look like in 10 years? City residents will have a chance to weigh in as a new phase of planning kicks off this summer, with public events designed to turn ideas into change.
The effort is part of Phase 2 of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan, a community-driven vision led by Downtown Wichita, in partnership with the Greater Wichita Partnership and global design firm Sasaki. Organizers say the next steps will build on input from more than 500 Wichitans who participated in Phase 1 last year.
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Public input so far has focused on making downtown more walkable, diverse in housing, rich in culture, and better connected to the Arkansas River. The community is being asked to help shape the design concepts that could define the next decade.
Two public events are scheduled:
June 1: Riverfest Pop-Up — From 1 to 6 p.m., the Action Plan team will host a booth at Riverfest where visitors can learn more and share feedback.
June 2: Open House at TempleLive — Residents are invited to attend from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wichita Scottish Rite to explore early design ideas and contribute directly to the planning process.
A detailed summary of Phase 1 feedback and additional updates are available at downtownwichita.org.
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