Protecting the Little Arkansas River – Car Wash Concerns

Below is a copy of the letter sent to the the City of Wichita, Director of planning. Dear Mr. Wadle, I am writing to share our concerns about the Club Car Wash proposed for next year, 2022, at 1716 W. 21st St. just east of Amidon, as reported in the Wichita Eagle: https://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article248485800.html Research reveals …

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Density after Covid

This is for those following the Places for People presentations making the rounds to DABs and neighborhood associations. I have heard most of them… I am very concerned about all of the individuals who have invested in residential property in a city that used to hold “owner occupants” the tax paying base, in high regard. …

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Places for People, a compilation of posts.

Places for People Ongoing Concerns“Places for People” is a densification plan aimed at the “core” of Wichita or “Established Central Area,”encompassing everything from Ridge Road to Rock Road, from 29th Street North to 31st Street South.Places for People will allow multiple structures to be built on existing city lots, which will increase thecity’s tax income …

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I am looking for diversity in city decision makers…

This if from May 1, 2019, the intent and spirit of Places for People was clear. Town hall falls short of reaching the people if The New Symposium Society’s public forum, “Wichita Matters: Our Quality of Life,” panel discussion was held April 30 at Friends University. Panelist Matt Riedl, the arts and entertainment writer at the …

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Top or Bottom Up Planning

Who knew… there are different schools of thought when it come to planning. Top Down and Bottom UP. The city of Wichita seems to practice Top Down. Both pass debt to the next generation. Here is a primer on philosophies. Many of Wichitans are discouraged by the process by which citizens may opposes inappropriate development …

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EPA Professional Carwash Regulations

Wichita will be home to Club Carwash. Several sites around town have been purchased, but one is a concern to anyone interested in protecting the Little Arkansas River. The concerning site is located on the west bank of the Little Arkansas River in the 1700 blk of West 21rst street North. Please stay tuned, or …

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