2026 community survey

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2026 SURVEY RESULTS

Explore the Plaza District

Respondents in this view:410 of 410All responses
Data snapshot · Sep 21, 2026

What people wrote

What is one change that would make the Plaza District better for you?

378 respondents with summarized comments · 410 in this view

  • More shopping choices and occupied storefronts134respondents
  • More dining, cafés and casual places to meet92respondents
  • Improve safety, security and lighting57respondents
  • Safer, more connected walking routes56respondents
  • More local and independent businesses51respondents
  • More consistent cleaning and maintenance34respondents
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  • More entertainment and cultural venues30respondents
  • Invest in revitalization and infrastructure28respondents
  • More greenery, landscaping and shade26respondents
  • Calmer traffic and less vehicle noise25respondents
  • Pedestrian-only streets and fewer cars20respondents
  • Address homelessness and encampments19respondents
  • More events and community programming19respondents
  • Easier, safer or more affordable parking17respondents
  • More affordable shops, dining and services17respondents
  • A grocery store or neighborhood market16respondents
  • Better signs, information and promotion16respondents
  • More public parks and gathering spaces16respondents
  • Clearer plans, coordination and accountability15respondents
  • Preserve historic architecture and character15respondents
  • More seating and places to pause10respondents
  • More everyday services and conveniences9respondents
  • Limit building heights or intensive development8respondents
  • More housing and residents7respondents
  • Public restrooms and drinking water7respondents
  • Better public transit and connections6respondents
  • More family and child-friendly places6respondents
  • More sports, fitness and recreation6respondents
  • Better cycling routes and facilities5respondents
  • More public art and interpretation4respondents
  • Other specific feedback4respondents
  • Address safety and encampments near streetcar stops3respondents
  • Cleaner water and less odor3respondents
  • Communicate safety improvements and change perceptions2respondents
  • More activity and reasons to spend time here2respondents
  • More affordable housing2respondents
  • Provide housing or support for unhoused people2respondents
  • Add or improve tennis courts and nearby amenities1respondent
  • Add pickleball facilities1respondent
  • Charge for parking to encourage turnover1respondent
  • Connect transit beyond the streetcar corridor1respondent
  • Create a destination along the creek1respondent
  • Keep tennis courts1respondent
  • Limit nightlife to preserve the area's feel1respondent
  • More pet-friendly amenities1respondent
  • Redevelop the Plaza court site1respondent
  • Reduce space used for street parking1respondent
  • Satisfied or no change needed1respondent

AI-grouped themes. Each person counts once per topic and can appear in several topics. 4 answers with no specific feedback were excluded.

What matters most?

410 answered · Multiple selections

Share placing each priority in their top three.

Survey question

Which of the following is most important to you when considering living, working, or visiting the Plaza District? (Rank your top 3)

Percent of people who answered this question. Multiple selections can total more than 100%.

How people feel about the district

Full response distribution · Right-hand values show agreement

strongly disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly agree
I would recommend the Plaza District to someone visiting Kansas City.86%agree

410 answered · 353 agree or strongly agree

I feel safe when I am visiting the Plaza District.65%agree

410 answered · 268 agree or strongly agree

I feel optimistic about the future of the Plaza District.65%agree

410 answered · 266 agree or strongly agree

It is easy to find the places I am looking for once I am in the Plaza District.73%agree

410 answered · 298 agree or strongly agree

The Plaza District feels clean and well maintained.63%agree

410 answered · 259 agree or strongly agree

The Plaza District is a unique and culturally significant part of Kansas City.93%agree

410 answered · 381 agree or strongly agree

What brings people here?

407 answered · 3 not answered · Multiple selections

Survey question

Which of the following do you most often spend time in the Plaza District for? Select up to three.

Percent of people who answered this question. Multiple selections can total more than 100%.

How often people visit

410 answered

Survey question

In the past 12 months, about how often have you spent time in the Plaza District for shopping, dining, entertainment, appointments, events, or recreation?

Did the district match their idea of it?

410 answered

Whether their idea aligned with the district description provided in the survey.

Survey question

Before today, did your idea of the Plaza District align with the description you just read?