A Trail System in the East Bottoms

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Since last semester, the KCDC has begun to establish order in the East Bottoms while addressing the ecological, social, and connection needs of the area. However, after our most recent review, our team has been asked how we can better simplify our approach.

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With this new information, we strive to add hierarchy to the proposed trail and loop system. The overall trail and folly system act as ordering elements while creating connectivity and wayfinding for each of the different areas of the site. These unique areas are comprised of:

  1. Riverfront Park; which protects the East Bottoms by acting as a levee but also provides an active and engaging waterfront for Kansas City.

  2. The urban core currently home to J. Reiger & Co., Knuckleheads Saloon, and Electric Park which connects Guinotte Ave. to the Riverfront Park Trail.

  3. The education hub which is home to many educational establishments and can engage with nearby manufacturing businesses.

  4. The eastern most part of the East Bottoms which has several wetlands that serve as retention basins. These retention basins remediate water and soil and serve as a crucial wildlife habitat for the site.

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As we move further into the semester, we are excited to meet with and hear from the residents of the East Bottoms at our upcoming community meeting (which is Tuesday, March 3rd from 4:30pm-6:30pm at J.Reiger & Co!). We hope to learn new and insightful information from the community to better understand how our project can make the East Bottoms a better place for both visitors and current residents.