Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Diversity Scholarship Program
The
Diversity Scholarship Program (DSP) supports and strengthens the work
of diverse grassroots leaders by sharing with them a broad range of
preservation tools and networks. DSP provides financial assistance to
individuals from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic and cultural
backgrounds to attend the National Preservation Conference. Scholarship
recipients and alumni also receive preservation news and training
resources, firsthand, throughout the year.
DSP
has welcomed over 1,100 participants to the program and has helped
enrich the overall Conference experience by incorporating diverse
perspectives in the Conference’s programming and providing opportunities
for conference attendees to learn from these dynamic community leaders.
The
National Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at
the Conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to
historic preservation will be reinforced by their participation.
Recipients will have an opportunity to express their perspectives during
the Conference and to take advantage of National Trust programs after
the Conference.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
85TH STREET BUS LINE BEGINS IN JULY
Just in case you haven’t already seen some of the signs being posted along 85th Street, Marlborough
residents will soon have bus access to Save-A-Lot at 85th & Holmes, businesses at 85th & Wornall,
and the Ward Parkway Shopping Center at 85th & State Line effective July 1st.
residents will soon have bus access to Save-A-Lot at 85th & Holmes, businesses at 85th & Wornall,
and the Ward Parkway Shopping Center at 85th & State Line effective July 1st.
The 85th Street bus line will also help those wanting to connect with other bus routes, such as Troost,
to access the Swope South Health Clinic at 89th & Troost.
These route changes were made possible by a comprehensive study that allowed
residents to make their voices heard. Over 700 comments were received
on existing bus service that led to these changes.
Some of the route involved includes:
· Route 54 Armour Paseo: Route 54’s southern end will change to provide new service between 85th St. & The Paseo to Ward Parkway Center.
Service at 85th & Prospect will be replaced by Route 175.
Service levels will be adjusted to better match demand: less rush hour service, but twice as much midday service.
· Route 175: Route 175 will be realigned to serve 85th & Prospect
and replace Route 54 service realigned to Ward Parkway Center.
Service to Overland Park will remain.· Troost Max Green Line: Troost MAX will provide service between downtown
and Bannister & Drury on weekdays and weekends, and will replace 25 Troost weekend
service to Bannister & Drury.
· 25 Troost:
To match weekday service, Route 25 weekend service will operate between downtown
and 83rd & Troost.
and 83rd & Troost.
Weekend service south of 83rd St. will be replaced by Troost MAX.
With the upgrade of Troost MAX evening service Route 25 evening service will be shortened.
· 296 Bannister Hillcrest MetroFlex: Scheduled stops will be introduced at the Bannister & Drury
transfer center to improve connections with fixed-route service.
There will be additional changes coming to routes in October.
To get the latest information, go to the ATA’s website, (www.kcata.org), pick up a passenger bulletin, or
call 816-221-0660 to speak to a Call Center Agent.
call 816-221-0660 to speak to a Call Center Agent.
Free paint available for eligible City homeowners
Participants may choose paint colors and receive other supplies
Warmer weather signals the start of many things - one of which is the City of Kansas City, Mo., Paint Program. In 2011, this program provided free paint and supplies to more than 300 homeowners.
"This program helps improve our neighborhoods by assisting homeowners who need a little help with the upkeep of their property," said Doug Bossert, section manager of the Housing and Human Services Division, which manages the Paint Program. "Qualified homeowners receive high-quality exterior paint for their homes at no cost."
Eligible residents must complete an application to receive paint, primer, caulking and other supplies related to the painting of their home. Please note, the total cost of the paint supplies cannot exceed $500. Applicants must also:
- Reside in Kansas City, Mo.
- Own and live in the property to be painted
- Own only one property
- Meet these household income guidelines:
- One person - $41,100
- Two people - $46,950
- Three people - $52,800
- Four people - $58,650
- Five people - $63,350
- Six people - $68,050
- Seven people - $72,750
- Eight or more people - $77,450
Paint recipients must make all necessary repairs and properly prepare their home for painting prior to receiving their supplies. After an inspector determines a house is ready to be painted, a voucher will be awarded to the recipients, which allows them to choose an in-store color of Porter paint; no color matching will be done.
To download an application, please visit http://www.kcmo.org/idc/
For more information or to request an application via mail, call the Housing and Human Services Division, at 816-513-3025.
For media inquiries, please contact Roger Stewart, program supervisor, at 816-513-3253.
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