The City of Overland Park is evaluating the state of trash and recycling services for its residents. The Comprehensive Solid Waste Study will compare existing systems and ordinances with alternative options for both residential and multi-family properties to identify strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs for residents and support environmental sustainability. Early research into this […]
The City of Overland Park will hold an open house this week to share early plans for a linear park near College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue. The College and Metcalf mobility enhancements project includes building amenities along College to: Make the area more walkable and bikeable Enhance the attractiveness of the corridor Make the area […]
Overland Park has officially earned LEED Gold certification, becoming the first city in Kansas to achieve this recognition of sustainability leadership. LEED for Cities and Communities is designed to measure a city’s performance in key areas of social, economic and environmental sustainability and provide a framework for managing community-wide sustainability efforts. Overland Park achieved LEED […]
The Overland Park City Council approved the purchase of 6201 College Blvd., in the “OP Central” district, entering a sale agreement with the building’s ownership group, led by Copaken Brooks. 6201 College Blvd. will provide a civic gathering space with enhanced customer service, improved accessibility and more modern workspaces and meeting areas for City business. […]
Overland Park’s 2026 proposed budget makes investments in public safety, City infrastructure and the upcoming World Cup while keeping pace with Overland Park’s population growth. City Manager Lori Curtis Luther proposed the upcoming budget to the City Council at a committee meeting on June 2. The budget totals $498.6 million, a 6.6% increase over the […]
A familiar face is now leading Overland Park’s Parks and Recreation Department. Bryan Toben has served as the deputy director of the department since 2020 and will now lead a staff of 91 full-time and hundreds of part-time and seasonal employees. “Bryan’s deep roots in our community, coupled with his 28 years of dedicated service […]
Overland Park City Council approved plans for a new program to provide property tax relief to residents needing it most. The property tax rebate pilot program will offer up to 75% of City property taxes back to eligible residents. To be eligible to apply, you must: Be an Overland Park resident Live in and own […]
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is proud to unveil its new LongHouse Community Art Gallery, an exciting addition that merges the beauty of the natural world with the creativity of fine art. The gallery opened in the LongHouse Visitor Center on Tuesday, March 4 with the debut exhibit “Florals,” showcasing the watercolor masterpieces […]
After taking ideas from the community, the Overland Park City Council approved a new name for a construction project in Downtown Overland Park on Jan. 27, including a new farmers’ market pavilion and community gathering space. The area will now be called “Clock Tower Landing.” The City launched a community engagement process in November, asking […]
As of Wednesday, January 8, thoroughfares and neighborhood streets are plowed. The City’s contractors are working to complete cul-de-sacs. Please know there is a layer of ice under the snow and neighborhood streets may be snow-packed. Our salt and magnesium chloride mixture is limited in its ability to melt ice when temperatures are extremely low. […]