The Overland Park City Council adopted FrameworkOP, the City’s new comprehensive plan, at its meeting May 6. The process to update FrameworkOP started in 2022 with a community kickoff event. Throughout the planning process, more than 2,000 Overland Park residents, business owners, visitors and others were involved, sharing their hopes for the community’s future. “Not […]
Get ready to pedal! Celebrate National Bike to Work Week May 13-17. With over 120 miles of bike lanes and numerous bike trails crisscrossing the City, Overland Park’s cycling infrastructure provides a safe two-wheel journey to work for residents. Swing by the City’s breakfast stops when you switch up your commute. From 6:30-8 a.m. each […]
The City of Overland Park joined the 2024 national cohort of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program. The LEED for Cities program helps local governments committed to sustainability and advancing resilience and social equity by measuring and tracking performance using the LEED for Cities rating system. “Participating in LEED for […]
Overland Park is again near the top of a list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” Research organization Livability.com named Overland Park the seventh best place to live in the country. Livability has created a list of the best places to live in America for more than a decade. The organization considers a […]
The southbound Blue Valley Parkway to U.S. 69 on-ramp will close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for a traffic switch as part of the 69 Express Project. The ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 2. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll […]
Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. According to Mental Health America, one in five people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. Take action toward protecting your mental health and well-being this May for Mental Health Awareness Month. The 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “Where […]
This City is taking steps to promote sustainable practices within the community while tackling the challenges posed by glass disposal. Overland Park teamed up with Ripple Glass to introduce glass recycling services specifically for multifamily facilities. The Multifamily Glass Recycling Program caters to properties that previously lacked glass recycling amenities, filling a crucial gap in […]
The Parade of Hearts is back! Overland Park is hosting six heart-themed public sculptures this summer, each by a local artist showcasing their love for the Kansas City region. You can spot the hearts at: McCarthy Honda, 7979 Metcalf Ave. The University of Kansas Health System – Indian Creek Campus, 10790 Nall Ave. Jewish Community […]
Portions of I-435 at U.S. 69 will close nightly April 28-29 for bridge work as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. Closures: Westbound I-435 fully closed at U.S. 69 from 5 p.m. April 28 to 6 a.m. April 29 Westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 ramp closed from 5 p.m. April […]
City of Overland Park staff are proud to share that the City has won three awards for excellence in government finance. The Government Finance Officers Association recognizes excellence in public finance. This month, the City’s Finance Department learned it received the organization’s certificate for excellence in financial reporting. The achievement recognizes the staff’s work to […]