Bancroft Ribbon Opening

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We have come a long way! When the idea of Kansas City's Green Impact Zone was born, we all wondered, "Could this really happen?" Could we take 150 square blocks in the city's urban core, neighborhoods that have seen decades of disinvestment, crime, and deterioration, and turn it into a green, energy efficient, thriving area? I am so happy to report that the answer is yes -- and the progress continues.

On Saturday, November 9th, we are taking another huge step forward as we officially cut the ribbon on the new Bancroft School apartments. This is a project that not only involves Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation from New Orleans, but numerous city and state agencies and organizations, along with dozens of private businesses working tirelessly on making this dream a reality. Most importantly, though, this is about the community. Neighbors coming together and making this happen.

When we cut the ribbon on Saturday, the old building will be brought back to life with an auditorium, a gymnasium, a technology lab, a job training center, a medical clinic, and community gardens. This is all in addition to, of course, 50 LEED Platinum apartments.

I invite you to join us at 1:00 this Saturday, at 4300 Tracy, where there will be food, music, and most of all, a celebration of economic progress and hope for the area -- and the city as a whole.

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