Citizen

Citizen addresses the pressing need for housing and transportation access in one of the region's most dynamic areas. The new 226-unit apartment complex sits at the nexus of Kansas City, Missouri's Volker neighborhood, the 39th Street retail and transit corridor, and the University of Kansas Medical Center. This high-density multi-family complex is poised to improve mobility for KU Med students and employees, as well as surrounding residents and patrons. Vehicle trips and associated congestion will be reduced while mobility alternatives, walkability, and public safety will all increase.

Led by the developer, the entire project team took a collaborative approach to community development which has resulted in improvements to both single-occupancy vehicle access and public transit infrastructure and availability. Longstanding parking challenges are alleviated with the creation of a new public/private parking garage while transit-oriented development design elements leverage RideKC's 39th Street bus route, nearby rentable bicycles and scooters, and the pedestrian-friendly retail and commercial corridor. The development would further benefit from a future potential KC Streetcar extension to the area.

• 226 units adjacent to KU Medical Center to house medical students and employees
• Emphasis on walkability and mobility choice for residents in one of Kansas City's most varied neighborhoods
• Preservation of the 1918 Scotford Building, a 13-unit apartment complex once owned by Harry S. Truman
• Enhanced transportation options and infrastructure, including public parking for area businesses, bus shelter, and bus operator restroom access