Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Views: 12025 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community The City of Lee’s Summit is celebrating the renewal of its bronze-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Lee’s Summit was among 37 communities to receive recognition during this award round as a community committed to creating a safer environment for bicyclists of all ages to enjoy. The City will retain its designation through 2025. “The Bicycle Friendly Community designation demonstrates our...
Mass Vaccination Event May 5-6 in Lee’s Summit Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Views: 7815 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit, in collaboration with the state of Missouri, is hosting a drive-thru mass vaccination event on May 5 and May 6 at the Legacy Park Soccer Venue, 1501 NE Legacy Park Drive. The vaccination event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on both days. Individuals who received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during the City’s initial mass vaccination event on April 14 and April 15 will receive their second dose. Those wishing to...
Blood Drive in Lee’s Summit to Help with Shortage Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | Views: 11087 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Blood Drive in Lee’s Summit to Help with Shortage The City of Lee’s Summit, in collaboration with the Community Blood Center, is hosting a blood drive on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. The Community Blood Center recently announced an emergency blood shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting blood drives. The Community Blood Center says it needs nearly 600 donations each day to supply hospitals in the Kansas City metropolitan area. There is...
Partnership Announced for Downtown Market Plaza Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | Views: 11617 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Partnership Announced for Downtown Market Plaza A long-term strategic vision for downtown Lee’s Summit is becoming a reality as the City of Lee’s Summit officially announces a partnership with LANE4 Development Group and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures to develop the Downtown Market Plaza, a redevelopment project located near Southeast Green Street and Southeast Third Street. City Council approved a development structure agreement during its meeting on April 20, naming LANE4 Development Group as...
Public Invited to Comment on Third Street Improvements Thursday, April 15, 2021 | Views: 12512 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Public Invited to Comment on Third Street Improvements The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a public meeting on April 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss infrastructure improvements for the Third Street corridor from Blue Parkway to Jefferson Street. The meeting will allow the public to view conceptual plans and exhibits and provide feedback. The project is designed to enhance safety and improve connectivity, resulting in an inviting gateway corridor into downtown Lee’s Summit. Third...