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A Community Gathering at Quindaro Community Center focusing on Housing, Recovery & Building Our FutureOur homes are more than buildings. They are the foundation of our families, our neighborhoods, and our ability to build something lasting. Before the August storms, Northeast KCK was already navigating important questions about housing availability, homeownership, and how we create opportunities for residents to stay and thrive in the communities they call home. The storm has brought new urgency to these conversations, adding immediate needs for repairs and recovery to the longer-term work of building a stronger housing future.
This month's Back to the Center brings together builders, housing partners, and planning professionals to explore the full picture of housing in our community—from repairing storm-damaged homes to expanding housing opportunities and understanding the policies that shape what can be built.
Together, we'll look at what recovery is teaching us, what opportunities exist today, and how thoughtful planning can help create neighborhoods where residents can put down roots, build equity, and shape the future of their community.
Featured Programming:
- From Storm Recovery to Housing Development — Presentation by CJR Builders. A look at the housing needs emerging from the August storms, including repairs, roofing, electrical work, and contractor coordination. Connecting those immediate needs to CJR's ongoing single-family housing development in Northeast KCK, including the use of land bank properties to expand housing supply.
- Zoning 101: Understanding the Rules That Shape Our Neighborhoods — Presentation by Habitat for Humanity. An accessible introduction to zoning, what it means, how it works, and how zoning codes influence the types of homes and development possible in our communities.
- Planning for What's Next: Proposed Zoning Changes in Wyandotte County. An overview of proposed zoning code updates, why they are being considered, what they could mean for future housing development, and how greater flexibility could help the county respond to evolving community needs.Community Conversation & Q&A — A shared discussion with our presenters, creating space for residents to ask questions, connect the presentations, and explore how housing recovery, development, and planning intersect with the future of Northeast KCK.
- Food, fellowship, and community connection — An opportunity to gather, share perspectives, and continue building relationships with neighbors and community partners.
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Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Quindaro Community Center
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Hosted by: Quindaro Community Center
In partnership with: Black Excellence Inc., Eastside Opportunity Ventures, Keystone Innovation District
Come as you are. Bring a neighbor. Be part of what comes next.
Register for free here: https://keynect.ai/e/back-to-the-center-october
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