Karah Barnes

This document describes the PlanKCK Vision Summit, held in May 2023, as a pivotal 'long-range vision project' for Kansas City, Kansas. Facilitated by Future IQ, the summit aims to bring together community leaders and stakeholders to define possible futures, identify a preferred future, and articulate a clear vision, which will then inform a strategic plan for the city. It represents the first comprehensive long-range visioning effort for Kansas City, Kansas, emphasizing proactive community-led development to guide future investments and policies, address challenges, and capitalize on opportunities.

PlanKCK is a comprehensive plan designed to serve as a guiding "north star" for Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas. Developed through an inclusive process involving staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders, it aims to align government efforts with community needs and foster a healthier community. Key areas addressed include transportation, housing, economic development, mental health support services, food systems, and environmental justice. The plan seeks to achieve both immediate "quick wins" and long-term structural changes, such as addressing systemic racism in land use and improving affordable housing, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life for all residents through shared vision and accountability.

This document is the Year 1 Annual Report for the 2018-2023 Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). It assesses the first year's activities, highlights progress, and outlines plan revisions. The plan focuses on four priority areas: Jobs & Education, Health Care Access, Safe & Affordable Housing, and Violence Prevention, addressing them through the lenses of poverty, discrimination, and adverse childhood experiences.

The Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a five-year collaborative roadmap designed to address the social determinants of health within the community. It focuses on four primary strategic pillars: Jobs and Education, Health Care Access, Safe and Affordable Housing, and Violence Prevention. The plan also integrates health equity considerations, specifically through lenses of poverty, racism, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), aiming to foster a healthier, more equitable Wyandotte County.

This document presents the annual review of the Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a collaborative 5-year plan (2018-2023) addressing social determinants of health. It details the plan's structure, the annual review process, and progress highlights across four priority areas: Jobs & Education, Health Care Access, Safe & Affordable Housing, and Violence Prevention. The plan integrates 'CHIP Lenses'—poverty, racism, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—to guide strategies aimed at achieving health equity and improving community well-being.