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M-350 Highway/Blue Parkway Corridor Study
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The M-350 Highway/Blue Parkway Corridor Redevelopment Study is a multi-phase study to develop a plan for the economic rejuvenation and redevelopment of the corridor through examining land use and transportation alignment. The area under study includes parts of Kansas City, Mo., Raytown, Mo., and Lee's Summit, Mo.
In early 2003, a workgroup consisting of staff from Raytown, Kansas City, MARC and the Missouri Department of Transportation began discussing how Raytown might create a comprehensive development plan to enhance economic vitality along the Missouri State Highway 350 (Blue Parkway) corridor.
Corridor Vision
Through public input, and steering committee guidance, a vision statement for the future of the corridor was defined. It will serve as the foundation for current and future strategies and actions related to the corridor. The M-350 Highway/Blue Parkway Corridor should be:
The vision for the corridor is to be a vibrant, mixed-use community corridor, uniquely sensitive to natural features and aesthetic appearance; and where long-term vitality for prosperous commerce and surrounding neighborhoods is achieved in a continuing partnership between the residential and business sectors, through effective implementation of strategies and actions, that lead toward attaining the highest quality of life possible.
Study Area
The M-350 Highway/Blue Parkway Corridor study area runs along Hwy 350 from the I-435 interchange to the I-470 interchange, extending 1/4 mile from either side of the highway. The study area includes parts of Raytown, Kansas City and Lee’s Summit.
Study Goals
The M-35 Highway/Blue Parkway Corridor Study is intended to provide a high-level guidebook for making future decisions on economic development and revitalization of the corridor. It will create a unified vision for the future based upon the desires of the community, the local governments and agencies, and business owners. It will also help elected officials make long-term decisions about the corridor.
The study has four goals to form a foundation for the future of the area:
- Enhance the long term vitality and attractiveness of 350 Blue Parkway Corridor as a quality, mixed use environment
- Enhance the potential for prosperous commerce
- Enhance public facilities and services to maintain a high quality of life and encourage infill development
- Provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation system.
The study has been developed over several years in five phases:
- Phase I: Analyses of the existing market, land use, transportation, and infrastructure conditions
- Phase II: Development of alternative concepts for the redevelopment of the corridor
- Phase III: Final development plan for the study area
- Phase IV: An implementation plan and final study report
- Phase V: A zoning ordinance update for Raytown based upon final plan recommendations
Sponsors
| PRIVATE | PUBLIC |
| Aquila | Kansas City Area Transit Authority |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, Mo. |
| Dean Development | Mid-America Regional Council |
| First Federal Savings | Missouri Department of Transportation |
| William T. Kemper Foundation | Raytown, Mo. |
Final Report
350 Highway / Blue Parkway Corridor Plan (5MB, pdf)
A Land Use, Transportation, Aesthetic and Implementation strategy for
the Redevelopment of the Corridor
January 12, 2007
The preparation of this report was financed in part with funding from United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The opinions, findings and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of USDOT, KDOT and MoDOT.