Notable outcomes from prior visits:

• Renewed efforts to revitalize downtown Topeka and importance of amenities to attract private investment, housing and people
• Move forward to create NOTO Arts District
• Importance of “quality of life” in economic development recruiting of businesses and workers
• Regional marketing for economic development – Topeka Chamber working with chambers from Manhattan and Lawrence on regional initiative
• Develop a master-plan for Kansas Riverfront development
• Include advocacy for highway re-development bordering downtown and the riverfront as part of downtown and riverfront development
• Creating community Visioning to develop a shared vision and plan for the community
• Support Complete Streets program
• Importance of strong young professional program to impact community growth and business development
• Involving young professionals in community boards and decision-making
• City’s development review committee
• Erecting signs indicating street improvements are a result of voters sales tax initiatives
• Creation of highway gateway beautification program and wayfinding program
• Utilizing scientific polling to gage interest in ballot issues