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Kansas City has more than 22,000 non-conforming lots that are vacant or serving as side yards. Many could be the site of new homes if the City Council changes a zoning code.

“Every new colony that somebody starts is another large population that will be helpful to the environment,”

“Once I got engaged in the process, I decided I really enjoyed fixing up old buildings.”

Individuals can pay a monthly fee of $13 to drop off their compostable waste (fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, dairy, paper, flowers and plants) at several spots.

“Nearly all of our clients are people coming out of homelessness.”

“We’re very excited to bring a totally updated first class grocery store to the neighborhood,.”

“You can’t always see someone’s personality through their artwork, but hers just screamed out.”

“We’re not just looking for someone to walk in one time and never see them again. We want them to walk in and feel part of the family and come back.”

“There is no project that rivals it.”

“This plan is going to dramatically change the image of Old Town while retaining its historic charm.”