Read the 2024 CommunityCares KC Final Report

Since January of 2024, our coalition has sought to answer critical questions about equitable access to quality housing in the Kansas City area. We have been exploring what this looks like in practice and the types of support that community-based organizations and local small developers need in order to grow the supply of housing.  Through intentional and strategic coordination of partners and available resources we can - together - create vibrant communities with financially attainable housing that promotes family health, community stability, and opportunities for the creation of generational wealth.  

For the past year, in addition to policy research, our team has been meeting with Community Leaders, Coalition Members, City Department Heads and staff, field professionals, and others within the Kansas City area and beyond. The common challenges experienced by the Community include: a lack of clarity in City processes; accessing funding and resources as small-scale developers; and accessing assistance with the development process. Kansas City’s departmental challenges are funding and training for adequate staffing; information processing and sharing; and gaining trust and opening lines of communication with the community.