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How Can We Make Kansas City a Better Place to Grow Older?

The City is working towards developing better support systems for older adults —whether in transportation, housing, health, or safety — and we need your help to do it.

We know that good programs and services begin with listening to the people who are most impacted by them, so before we start identifying priorities and solutions, we want to hear about what matters most to our older adults.

In August, September, and October, the Equity Office will be holding a series of listening sessions throughout the city where we'll have an open conversation about what works, what doesn't, and what you'd like to see more of.

There are two ways to participate:

Attend in person. Register below for a morning or afternoon session or call 816-513-3688. All are welcome, and food will be provided.

Share your thoughts online. Please leave a comment on this page by clicking the blue "Add a comment" button.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences.

Organizers

Dr. Aishah Augusta

Leigh Adams

Eric Goodman

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Listening and Community Input
Listening and Community Input
Phase 2: Findings and Analysis
Findings and Analysis
Phase 3: Recommendations and Next Steps
Recommendations and Next Steps
Phase 4: Community Update
Community Update

Recommendations and Next Steps

December 1, 2026 6:00 AM - January 31, 2027 5:59 AM
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Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

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    8/25 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: August 25th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Kansas City Police Department

    Registrants

    2 registrants

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    8/25 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: August 25th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Kansas City Police Department

  • 8/26 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: August 26th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Kansas City Police Department

    Registrants

    1 registrant

  • 8/26 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: August 26th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Kansas City Police Department

  • 9/9 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 9th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Marlborough Community Center

    Registrants

    1 registrant

  • 9/9 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: September 9th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Marlborough Community Center

  • 9/10 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 10th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Garrison Community Center

  • 9/10 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: September 10th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Garrison Community Center

  • 9/11 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 11th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    KC Shepherd's Center

  • 9/11 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: September 11th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    KC Shepherd's Center

  • 9/15 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 15th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Woodlands At Citadel

  • 9/15 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: September 15th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Woodlands At Citadel

  • 9/16 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 16th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Vine Street Manor

  • 9/16 Senior Listening Session - Afternoon

    Event date: September 16th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Location

    Vine Street Manor

  • 9/17 Senior Listening Session - Morning

    Event date: September 17th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Location

    Mid-Continent Public Library - Green Hills Library Center