New councilmembers Alissia Canaday and Lee Barnes, fifth district and Jolie Justus and Katheryn Shields, fourth district, took the oath of office with other council members on Saturday.
Last week we brought you Midtown Kansas City stories about the new city council, transit-oriented development planning, and the history of Warwick Boulevard.
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A new city council, including nine new members out of 12, took the oath of office and received committee assignments.
The city released its draft plans for transit-oriented development and asked the public for feedback on ways to encourage development along streetcar lines, rail corridors and MAX bus routes.
You are also encouraged to share your ideas about how to improve animal abuse and neglect laws.
The city got new grant meant to help communities nationwide enhance the use of data and evidence to improve the lives of residents.
In our Monday history feature, we visited the 4500 block of Warwick near the Art Institute in the days when it was full of mansions.
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