Overland Park’s new Portfolio Homes program makes it easier and more affordable to build a high-quality home and expand housing choices in your neighborhood. Portfolio Homes offers a selection of home plans at no cost to residents, promoting diverse housing options while using existing infrastructure. The program promotes high-quality design in small-scale housing, such as […]
The City of Overland Park extended and expanded its program that encourages solar energy and electric vehicle readiness construction. The program provides discounts on solar-ready and electric vehicle-ready projects. “Solar-ready zones” are designated areas on a building’s roof for the installation of solar panels. “Electric-vehicle-ready” projects are designed to accommodate wired circuits that can be […]
Overland Park is passing the baton to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment to permit and inspect septic systems and swimming pools beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. The Governing Body approved changes to City ordinances at a City Council meeting on Nov. 18. These updates streamline processes and align the City with countywide […]
The City of Overland Park would like your feedback on how it plans to allocate approximately $700,000 in federal funding. Overland Park expects to receive about $700,000 in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City will use the funding to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. CDBG funding can […]
The City of Overland Park Governing Body endorsed the 79th Street Corridor Plan, marking a key step in improving connectivity along 79th Street in northern Overland Park. The plan outlines steps to enhance transportation options and safety along the corridor by improving accessibility for walking and biking and increasing safety at key crossings. It also […]
Jump in for the last splashes of summer before Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center closes for the season on September 2. Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center is a refreshing escape from the summer heat. TRAC will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. through September 2. […]
It’s time to get creative and colorful outdoors! The citywide Chalk the Walk contest launches on August 1 with the inspiring theme “OP, the places you’ll go.” Residents are encouraged to create beautiful sidewalk chalk art in front of their homes, around their neighborhoods and near neighborhood schools. Submit your masterpieces by August 15. Online […]
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Overland Park? A draft update to the City of Overland Park’s comprehensive plan, Framework OP, is now available, and you are invited to review and comment. The City will host an in-person, public open house on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Matt Ross […]
A draft update to the City of Overland Park’s comprehensive plan, Framework OP, is now available, and the public is invited to review and comment! The City will host two live virtual public meetings to provide an overview of the planning process, present plan highlights, and walk participants through how to provide feedback. To obtain […]
A draft update to the City of Overland Park’s comprehensive plan, Framework OP, is now available. The City will soon be looking for feedback on the draft plan from residents. The process to update Framework OP started in 2022. This major update to the City’s comprehensive plan will guide land use and policy decisions for […]