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Building Neighborhoods That Work | Kansas City News
Lawrence is boldly looking west, with City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry drawing lessons from Chula Vista’s success in building self-sufficient neighborhoods. After commissioners greenlit the Beacon Landing annexation — complete with housing, retail, and entertainment — and another pending deal for over a thousand homes, Al-Ghafry is pushing for thoughtful, mixed-use development. He warns of a “systems problem” and insists true neighborhood vitality requires jobs, services, and recreation all within walking distance — like that coffee shop nestled beside a grocery store. Avoiding “Not In My…
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