Tag: Wichita city council
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Property under attack in Kansas
Local governments in Kansas are again seeking expanded power to seize property.
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Growing the Wichita economy
Wichita leaders are proud of our region’s economic growth. Here are the numbers.
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In Wichita, three Community Improvement Districts to be considered
In Community Improvement Districts (CID), merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public. Wichita may have an additional three, contributing to the problem of CID sprawl.
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Naftzger Park project details
The city has finalized a proposal for a development near Naftzger Park. It includes a few new and creative provisions.
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Panhandling in Wichita
The City of Wichita cracks down on panhandling.
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Delano catalyst site
A development near downtown Wichita may receive subsidy through four different avenues.
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Spirit expands in Wichita
It’s good news that Spirit AeroSystems is expanding in Wichita. Let’s look at the cost.
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Briefs
Reminds me of the Wichita flag Wichita Eagle Opinion Line, December 5, 2017: “So Wichita wants to put its flag on license plates. I hope not. Every time I see it, it reminds me of how much it looks like the KKK emblem.” I’ve noticed this too. Have you? Here is the center of the…
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In Wichita, the surveillance state expands again — and again
In Wichita, we see another example of how once government starts a surveillance program, the urge to expand it is irresistible.
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Wichita to look outside for management of engagement
Wichita decides to have someone else conduct public engagement.
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Living in downtown Wichita
Wichita economic development officials use a circuitous method of estimating the population of downtown Wichita, producing a number much higher than Census Bureau estimates.
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Downtown Wichita report omits formerly prominent data
The new State of Downtown Wichita report for 2017 is missing something. What is it, and why is it missing?