If you've been up along the north end of Line Creek Parkway or along North Platte Purchase north of 152, you may notice that there's some tree clearing that's underway. That work is being done for extending Line Creek Parkway north of Old Stagecoach Road, widen Platte Purchase Drive, and connect the two roads. Here is an overall schematic map from a presentation to the KCMO Park Board. It just shows what might happen in the area and is used more as a map that gives anyone looking to invest an area what might happen. The land use would still need to go through the zoning/entitlement process before anyone starts building anything.
The next map shows what will be built this upcoming summer and some lane configurations along with water and sewer lines. Again, this was from a board presentation last year so final details will change but it gives an idea of the street layout.
The parkway landscaping and typical sections look something like this.
The project is being funded through the Platte Purchase Redevelopment District which using new taxes off the CostcoTM to pay for improvements. One thing to note, the street improvements will include an extension of the Line/Second Creek Trail system along the north and west side of Line Creek Parkway. If you didn't realize it, the Line Creek Trail officially ends at the Route 152 Trail. The trail along the parkway to the north is technically the Second Creek Trail
What's not shown on these exhibits is the first phase of the Second Creek Trail that will be built in 2020 independent of a street that will veer towards the northwest and follow Second Creek and connect at some point into the Genesis subdivision. By the way, this wouldn't be possible without a great company like Arvest BankTM and Ashlar HomesTM dedicating easements at no cost to the taxpayer to build the trail. If you are in the market for a new house, check out the Communities of Green Hills because you'll be connected to this kick butt trail system. Unlike corporations I've previously noted, these businesses support trails with granting of no cost easements.
The neat thing about Second Creek is that it's a lot different than Line Creek and the floodplain gets wide fast so it's got some wide open valleys and amazing natural diversity. Here's a preview.
It's going to be a fun trail to build and connect up to Platte Purchase Park someday.
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