Playbook Goals

The Vision describes how we want Kansas City to look, feel, and function. The Goals provide guidance on how to get there.

The Goals are the major themes and statements of philosophy that are essential for the city to achieve its vision. They are the foundation of the city’s character. All city actions are measured against progress toward these Goals. Previous city area plans and the FOCUS plan were the starting point for creating these Goals, which were refined and augmented with a wealth of ideas that Kansas City residents generated during the comprehensive planning process.

The Playbook provides specific strategies and recommendations, and those strategies are identified with the specific Goals they support, as well as related Topics and Objectives. The Goals are therefore a way to access the Playbook according to your needs and interests, whether you’re looking for information on cultural resources, housing, green spaces, or any other aspect of the city’s future.

Connected City: Increase mobility options and create a more connected city
Diversity and Opportunity: Ensure the built environment strives to eliminate disparities, embrace diversity, and create economic opportunity
Environment for People of All Ages: Create a better environment that will attract and retain young people and allow residents to age-in-place
Healthy Environment: Promote a healthy city through environmental sustainability and resiliency
History, Arts, and Culture: Preserve and celebrate our community character, history, arts, and culture
Parks and Open Spaces: Protect and expand our system of parks, boulevards, and open spaces
Smart City: Create a smart city through innovation and new technology
Strong and Accessible Neighborhoods: Create strong and desirable neighborhoods and ensure housing choice and affordability
Sustainable and Equitable Growth: Target physical investments strategically and ensure that growth and revitalization are sustainable and equitable
Well-Designed City: Promote high-quality design in public investments and development


The Vision describes how we want Kansas City to look, feel, and function. The Goals provide guidance on how to get there.

The Goals are the major themes and statements of philosophy that are essential for the city to achieve its vision. They are the foundation of the city’s character. All city actions are measured against progress toward these Goals. Previous city area plans and the FOCUS plan were the starting point for creating these Goals, which were refined and augmented with a wealth of ideas that Kansas City residents generated during the comprehensive planning process.

The Playbook provides specific strategies and recommendations, and those strategies are identified with the specific Goals they support, as well as related Topics and Objectives. The Goals are therefore a way to access the Playbook according to your needs and interests, whether you’re looking for information on cultural resources, housing, green spaces, or any other aspect of the city’s future.

Connected City: Increase mobility options and create a more connected city
Diversity and Opportunity: Ensure the built environment strives to eliminate disparities, embrace diversity, and create economic opportunity
Environment for People of All Ages: Create a better environment that will attract and retain young people and allow residents to age-in-place
Healthy Environment: Promote a healthy city through environmental sustainability and resiliency
History, Arts, and Culture: Preserve and celebrate our community character, history, arts, and culture
Parks and Open Spaces: Protect and expand our system of parks, boulevards, and open spaces
Smart City: Create a smart city through innovation and new technology
Strong and Accessible Neighborhoods: Create strong and desirable neighborhoods and ensure housing choice and affordability
Sustainable and Equitable Growth: Target physical investments strategically and ensure that growth and revitalization are sustainable and equitable
Well-Designed City: Promote high-quality design in public investments and development


Page last updated: 12 Apr 2023, 01:55 PM