KCK awarded Silver Communities for All Ages recognition

Apr 22, 2026
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KCK silver KCC award 2026

Kansas City, Kansas, was awarded the Silver Level designation for the Communities for All Ages program on Friday, April 17, at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting in Raytown.

Kansas City, Kansas, has participated in the Communities for All Ages program since 2023, by first incorporating age-friendly principles into their Comprehensive Plan, Plan KCK. They were then awarded the Bronze Level designation in 2024, and completed the Silver Level requirements in late 2025.

To satisfy the Silver Level requirements, the city held five self-assessment meetings structured around each of the CFAA domains of impact:

  • Public Outdoor Spaces and Buildings.
  • Housing and Commercial Development.
  • Transportation and Mobility.
  • Social Engagement, Communication and Contribution.
  • Community and Health Services.

The city had a robust task force for these meetings, including elected officials, city staff across departments, and community partner agencies.

“The Silver Level process was a great opportunity to inventory all of the services we offer that support residents of all ages—but also to better align our efforts across departments and externally to partner agencies. We have been incorporating Communities for All Ages into all of our planning efforts along the way, like Plan KCK, Vision Zero and the Zoning Code Update.”

Alyssa Marcy, Long Range Planner, Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, Kansas
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