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Commuter Rail Along the 169/Broadway Bridge

Commuter rail is a necessity to sustainable communities. Utilizing the 69/35 corridor and 169 interchange, this could be a revolutionary way of stimulating more development back into the urban core. By having Gardner be the first station and Smithville being the last stop, we can drive more monies and people back into the urban core, creating a true mass transit system. This area crosses multiple municipalities and several counties. This type of transportation could create access all the way to the northland and to the southern metro area. It would be a 25-50 year plan that would require immense cooperation across State Line Road. This could be extremely vital in creating connections, economic investment, and bringing more people back to the urban core. With the demographics changing and populations wanting transportation opportunities such as this, it could be vital to creating a sustainable future. This connection could be called "The Gateway to the North". It would reduce accidents, increase health, and increase monies back into consumer's wallets as well as reduce long term costs and help reduce emissions.

Better Composting Programs and a push for a more sustainable food system here in KC. We have tons of green space and should encourage it

Eliminate Single family zoning and lot minimums

Create a metro-wide recycling deposit system to combat trash and dumping

The mayor and city council should work with surrounding governments to implement a deposit on plastic, glass, metal, electronics, and bulky furniture purchased in the metro area. The deposit should cover the cost of disposal and/or recycling the goods when they've reached end of life so that they don't end up in our streets and parks.

Riverwalk Enhancement

I'm baffled why KC MO doesn't take advantage of the Riverwalk? It's beautiful the way it is. However, when I fo there and walk it -- I'm baffled why there aren't businesses like little tiki bars with free corn hole and other games with adult beverages and possibly small live music throughout...places that which could use a climate control restrooms (they have the portable kind that are climate controlled...if you've ever been to Chicago -- they take advantage of their Riverwalk throughout with small places such as the one I described.