Home Purpose and Goals Issues to Consider Planning Process Documents Upcoming Meetings Purpose and goals The steering committee and public identified the following goals / opportunities for the South Loop Link project: Maximize the City’s investment in the Power & Light District, Sprint Arena, Convention Center and the Performing Arts Center. Blend the Downtown and Crossroads neighborhoods but maintain their respective identities. Increase open space to serve the needs of the Downtown Loop as well as the Crossroads district. Open space should include pedestrian and bicycle connections. Strengthen the connection to the east. Emphasize the pedestrian qualities of Walnut Street. Provide opportunities to increase development along Truman Road. Mitigate the environmental impacts of the I-670 corridor through downtown. This includes addressing pedestrian connectivity, air pollution and noise pollution. DIRECT COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS TO: Project manager Bob Langenkamp, AICP (816) 513-2857 Assistant project manager Kellie Johnston, AICP (816) 513-2889