Special Area Studies
Occasionally, the city undertakes and adopts special studies beyond the scope of the annual Comprehensive Plan update.
These have included specific issues or needs such as neighborhood or corridor studies, design concept plans, and studies resulting in future land use plans and goals for newly annexed areas.
OP Central - College and Metcalf
A six month-long master planning process analyzed workplace and community needs of the College and Metcalf area, which is uniquely positioned to support innovative mixed-use development.
Vision Metcalf
Adopted in 2008, Vision Metcalf focuses on development and redevelopment of five main subareas along Metcalf, the spine of Overland Park.
Parking Standards Update + Community Parking Strategy
This 2021 study reviewed the City’s parking requirements and replaced parking minimums with a range of parking spaces based on use and geographic location.
Merriam Connected Corridor Plan
The Cities of Overland Park, Merriam, and Kansas City, Kan., studied the Merriam Drive corridor in north Overland Park to assess transportation modes and development and growth patterns within the corridor study area.
Additional Studies
Visit the following links to see reports associated with each special area study.
Forward OP
Forward OP, Overland Park’s community vision, was a process to develop a path of continued success for the next 20-25 years in our community.
The community came together in 2018 to give input on the future of Overland Park as a place to thrive, succeed and prosper. To complement these aspirations, the plan is grounded in an understanding of current conditions and trends. The vision plan aligns all aspects of our community life and identify goals and specific actions for Overland Park to implement.