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Hey Kansas City! Do you know what your pipe is made of? KC Water is sending out required annual service line notification letters that look like this. If you see this letter, don’t panic! Your water is completely safe. Learn more about the program at kcwater.us/servicelineinv….

REMINDER: KC Water public meeting is TOMORROW, Tues., Oct 28, from 5-7 pm. There will be a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about potential sites for a future water treatment facility in and around the East Bottoms area in Kansas City Missouri. See you there!

Join us for a KC Water public meeting to learn more about potential sites for a future water treatment facility in and around the East Bottoms area in Kansas City Missouri. Tuesday, Oct 28, from 5-7 p.m. Frontier STEM High School 6455 E Commerce Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

The KC Streetcar arrives at UMKC next week, and we’re celebrating the Roos who played a role in the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension: 🚃 Diana Chavez and Emely Cruz, marketing students, Fresco Marketing 🚃 Elliott Smith, urban planning and economics student, @kcstreetcar 🚃 Taylor Rippe (BBA ’19), @ParsonKC 🚃 Mike Goodman (B.A. ’09), @herzogcompanies 🚃 Pete Browne (attended), @KissickCo 🚃 Maggie Green (B.S. ’12, MPA ’17), @BurnsMcDonnell 🚃 Iain Blair (BSCE ’23), HDR 🚃 Kimberly (BSEE ’95) and Trent (BSCE ’95) Robinett, TREKK Design Group 🔗umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Proud of our very own Taylor Ngo, who continues to lead project communications for the @kcriverfront extension! It's about people first, something that Taylor exemplifies everyday at P+A.

The Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa project will begin construction this Fall. Check out the renderings of some of the planned upgrades - including a third EB & WB lane and intersection improvements in Bates City & Odessa. For more info, visit: modot.org/projects/impro…

Care about the future transit in KCK, KCMO, Sugar Creek or Independence? The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor needs your feedback. Share your thoughts about potential routes and transit modes at surveymonkey.com/r/bistate

Calling all KCI area community members! Don’t miss the second public workshop for the KCI Area Plan, where the project team will discuss all things land use. This is your chance to shape your neighborhoods for the next 20 years. See you on May 15!

P+A is now on Instagram! 📸 Follow parson.kc for project updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and community involvement. instagram.com/parson.kc/

🎉 It’s time for another Riverfront Rally! Join the @kcstreetcar Riverfront Ext. Team at the brand-new Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar on Fri., 5/10 from 4–6 PM for a laid-back happy hour filled with good vibes, great drinks, & even better company. #RollingtotheRiver

May is AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. P+A is proud to support and uplift AAPI voices as we honor traditions and learn from one another.

The Westport Stormwater Improvements Project will reduce flash flooding in this historic neighborhood. The project adds green infrastructure and 2 underground stormwater storage facilities to ease pressure on sewers. Learn more: kcmo.gov/news

A $200 million urban park is coming to Kansas City by 2028. @danielaleontv has more: kshb.com/news/local-new…

We were proud to join the project team in celebrating 100% track completion on the @kcstreetcar Riverfront Extension. It was an honor to support the event and help spotlight a milestone that brings the community one step closer to greater connection—something that’s at our core.

The Westport Stormwater Improvements Project has officially broken ground! This major initiative will reduce flooding, enhance public spaces, and improve infrastructure in the Westport community. Sign up for construction updates at westportstormwater.org.

Did you know P+A is the team behind the popular KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Tiny Mic video series? We created this series to keep Kansas City informed about the project’s progress, especially during major work. Check out the series finale:

Meet Lara! With 25+ years in communications, she’s led major campaigns, including her work with the City of Kansas City and Mayor Kay Barnes. A skilled writer, strategist, and design pro, Lara loves running, family, her dog Piper, and travel.

Shout out to Senior Project Manager Schylon for attending MO-JAM 2025! She joined Laura Adams (Black & Veatch) and Chris Cline (Confluence) to present Inspired Green Infrastructure: Compliance & Community Benefits and explored the exhibit hall, including the water tasting contest

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P+A team member, Savannah, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to present to industry leaders on the importance of building inclusive, thoughtful communication strategies. We are proud her hardwork!