Yohannes Hirsh

This Development Plan for the Housing Authority of Kansas City is structured around three strategic pillars: 'Bigger,' 'Better,' and 'Bolder.' The 'Bigger' pillar aims to significantly increase affordable housing by redeveloping existing properties, constructing new units, and acquiring additional housing, alongside investing in residential development. The 'Better' pillar focuses on enhancing operations and resource management through innovative funding sources, transitioning to a self-development model, and expanding affiliate capabilities. The 'Bolder' pillar is dedicated to innovative programming, including developing a mixed-use headquarters, creating live-work-play communities, fostering resident employment and homeownership, and forming strategic partnerships.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri's Annual PHA Plan for 2025-2029 outlines a strategic direction focused on providing high-quality, affordable housing and supportive services to low-income families. Key strategic goals include expanding affordable housing supply, building community partnerships, ensuring financial sustainability, investing in staff development, enhancing resident and employee safety, and improving public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program operations. The plan also prioritizes maintenance improvements, technology upgrades, promoting self-sufficiency, education, homeownership, and wellness, and regularly updating policies and procedures to address the region's affordable housing needs and foster inclusive neighborhoods.