Lee’s Summit 2025 State of the City on August 15
Lee’s Summit 2025 State of the City on August 15
Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will deliver his State of the City address on Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m., hosted by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at the newly completed Green Street Market, 209 SE Green St. The address will take place immediately before the Green Street ribbon cutting, making it the first official public event at the City’s newest destination. This will also mark Mayor Baird’s last State of the City as he completes his final...
Lee's Summit City Lifestyle | Downtown's Quantum Leap
Lee's Summit City Lifestyle | Downtown's Quantum Leap
The mountains of dirt are subsiding. The roof and playground are coming into view. And you can almost taste those late-summer tomatoes and fresh sweet corn from the farmers market.
In what will surely launch Downtown Lee’s Summit into another stratosphere of excellence, city officials have announced the opening of the much-anticipated Green Street market and outdoor performance space. That announcement signals the long-awaited light at the end of the Green...
KMBC | "Going Green:" Lee's Summit Mayor Previews New Downtown Space
KMBC | "Going Green:" Lee's Summit Mayor Previews New Downtown Space
Lee's Summit's new multimillion-dollar downtown community space, Green Street, features a year-round indoor farmers market, inclusive playground and community gathering space. Mayor Bill Baird gives us a special preview ahead of grand opening weekend.
Southwest Raintree Parkway Spillway Bridge Set to Close Monday, August 25
Southwest Raintree Parkway Spillway Bridge Set to Close Monday, August 25
Update as of 12/5/25: The Southwest Raintree Parkway spillway bridge is now open. The sidewalk remains closed and some lane drops are possible through next week. The contractor expects all work to be completed by the end of next week.
The Southwest Raintree Parkway spillway bridge is set to close on Monday, Aug. 25, and will remain closed for approximately four months. Southwest Raintree Parkway will be closed between Southwest Tiller Court and Southwest Green Teal....
City of Lee’s Summit to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Green Street Aug. 15-17
City of Lee’s Summit to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Green Street Aug. 15-17
The City of Lee’s Summit is inviting the public to experience the excitement of Green Street, the City’s newest outdoor destination in the heart of Downtown Lee’s Summit, during its Grand Opening Weekend, Aug. 15-17. This bold, vibrant gathering space includes a flexible indoor event venue that will be home to the popular Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, a covered outdoor performance area, public art, gathering spaces and an...