Development Patterns
Future development and redevelopment in Lee’s Summit will generally be comprised of three general categories. The five primary Activity Centers will be the location of the highest density development and can be characterized as mixed-use, walkable, vibrant nodes of development that support varying levels of services based on their location and existing conditions. Neighborhood Commercial and Commercial Nodes are less dense, but also serve the daily service needs of those that live in proximity - typically at the crossroads of intersecting thoroughfares or highways outside of Activity Centers. Standard Development is characterized by its single-use, auto-oriented nature - typical of development seen in many suburban communities. The graphics below show the relative density, massing, parking and open space configuration, and circulation for the three development patterns.