In summer 2021, the City of Lenexa selected Houseal-Lavigne to lead an update to our Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan is a blueprint for the future that directs growth and development for the next 25 years. The creation of a Comprehensive Plan can lead to potential strategies that will help effectively guide City leaders as they make substantive and thoughtful decisions for the community.
A comprehensive plan is both aspirational, reflecting the vision of the community, and technical in nature, laying out the framework for how development will occur.
Lenexa’s Comprehensive Plan will address:
- Community Vision, Goals and Objectives
- Land Use & Development
- Housing & Neighborhoods
- Economic Development
- Transportation & Mobility
- Community Facilities & Infrastructure
- Natural Areas, Parks & Open Space
- Implementation Strategies
Vision Statement
The year is 2040. Lenexa is a vibrant, growing community that is welcoming to all. People are engaged with their City and each other. The City’s history, natural beauty, and unique places, such as Old Town, Black Hoof Park, and Lenexa City Center bring people together in exciting ways! A variety of attainable housing choices are available to residents of all backgrounds, no matter their stage of life, socioeconomic status, or physical ability. Amenity-rich neighborhoods provide high quality of life, with convenient access to goods and services, parks and trails, multi-modal transportation options, and exceptional schools.
Lenexa’s expanded network of innovative Complete Streets prioritize safe, active, and sustainable connections to improve the livability of current and future residents, workers, and visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Trails, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities connect neighborhoods to each other and to employment centers and commercial services.
A robust variety of employment opportunities and businesses fuel Lenexa’s local economy, supporting a diverse workforce and innovative energy conservation and sustainable development practices. The City thrives by serving neighborhoods and the business community with excellent transportation, infrastructure, and community facilities and programs.
The community celebrates and strengthens its local identity through delivering exceptional city services, programming a range of community events and activities, and providing attractive public spaces for socializing and enjoying the outdoors.