TransformKC http://transformkc.org TransformKC is a joint effort to develop a public discourse on the opportunities of rail transit. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:03:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 transformKC at Better Block KC 2014 http://transformkc.org/transformkc-better-block-kc-2014/ http://transformkc.org/transformkc-better-block-kc-2014/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:34:27 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=2898 transformKC is proud to sponsor Better Block KC 2014. Not only does our traveling exhibit feature train stations, transit-oriented development and other transportation infrastructure, but the streetscape improvements that create a more walkable, bikeable and livable urban environment around these public investments. The first/last mile is a critical part of the users transit trip, and […]

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]]> transformKC is proud to sponsor Better Block KC 2014. Not only does our traveling exhibit feature train stations, transit-oriented development and other transportation infrastructure, but the streetscape improvements that create a more walkable, bikeable and livable urban environment around these public investments. The first/last mile is a critical part of the users transit trip, and ensuring pedestrians are safe and comfortable, that our street are inviting to all users is important. Our fifth stop brings us back to Kansas City at the intersection of Broadway and 40th Terrace. We will have an abbreviated show, but we can’t wait to see you all there!

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]]> http://transformkc.org/transformkc-better-block-kc-2014/feed/ 0 transformKC in Independence, Missouri http://transformkc.org/transformkc-independence-missouri/ http://transformkc.org/transformkc-independence-missouri/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:59:44 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=2890 Transform Kansas City will host its fourth exhibition from July 14, 2014 to the end of September in the main lobby and special exhibition hall at the National Frontier Trails Museum. The Museum is adjacent to a potential commuter rail line and down the street from the Amtrak station; a perfect location and institution to talk about connectivity […]

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]]> Transform Kansas City will host its fourth exhibition from July 14, 2014 to the end of September in the main lobby and special exhibition hall at the National Frontier Trails Museum. The Museum is adjacent to a potential commuter rail line and down the street from the Amtrak station; a perfect location and institution to talk about connectivity and transportation.

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]]> http://transformkc.org/transformkc-independence-missouri/feed/ 0 TransformKC at AIA KC’s Monsters of Design http://transformkc.org/transformkc-aia-kcs-monsters-design/ http://transformkc.org/transformkc-aia-kcs-monsters-design/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:44:12 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=2673 transformKC’s Monster of Design Board Submission (PDF) On March 8, 2014, transformKC displayed its work on the transformKC exhibit at the American Institute of Architect’s Kansas City Chapter’s Young Architects Forum Monsters of Design (MOD) competition. MOD was a great place to spread awareness about of travelling exhibit and our mission to educate the public […]

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]]> transformKC’s Monster of Design Board Submission (PDF)

On March 8, 2014, transformKC displayed its work on the transformKC exhibit at the American Institute of Architect’s Kansas City Chapter’s Young Architects Forum Monsters of Design (MOD) competition. MOD was a great place to spread awareness about of travelling exhibit and our mission to educate the public about the transformative power of rail-based transit. Thank you to all the organizers, especially our very own AIA Volunteer of the Year, Kyle Rogler.

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]]> http://transformkc.org/transformkc-aia-kcs-monsters-design/feed/ 0 Jackson County Legislature Presentation http://transformkc.org/jackson-county-legislature-presentation/ http://transformkc.org/jackson-county-legislature-presentation/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:20:51 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=2671 On Monday, March 3, 2014, transformKC will give a presentation to the Jackson County Legislature regarding the upcoming exhibit in Jackson County’s Downtown Courthouse. The presentation will happen at 2:30 PM, and we encourage all transit advocates to attend and show your support for the transformative power of transit on our built environment.

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]]> On Monday, March 3, 2014, transformKC will give a presentation to the Jackson County Legislature regarding the upcoming exhibit in Jackson County’s Downtown Courthouse. The presentation will happen at 2:30 PM, and we encourage all transit advocates to attend and show your support for the transformative power of transit on our built environment.

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]]> http://transformkc.org/jackson-county-legislature-presentation/feed/ 0 2nd Exhibition Announced http://transformkc.org/2nd-exhibition-announced/ http://transformkc.org/2nd-exhibition-announced/#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2014 07:12:06 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=2658 The next station stop for the transformKC exhibit will be the Jackson County Courthouse! With all the transit activity going on in the County, this is a perfect venue to show the region how rail-based transit can transform our County. Thank you to the Jackson County executive staff for their vision and this opportunity. The […]

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]]> The next station stop for the transformKC exhibit will be the Jackson County Courthouse! With all the transit activity going on in the County, this is a perfect venue to show the region how rail-based transit can transform our County. Thank you to the Jackson County executive staff for their vision and this opportunity.

The transformKC exhibit will be in the main floor lobby and the 2nd floor atrium outside the Jackson County legislature chambers from March 10, 2014 to May 2014. The transformKC design team is putting together a revised design for both spaces and a PowerPoint presentation to be shown on the main floor lobby. Stay tuned for our opening day events!

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]]> http://transformkc.org/2nd-exhibition-announced/feed/ 0 Sponsors Raise Money for Traveling Exhibition http://transformkc.org/sponsors-raise-money-traveling-exhibition/ http://transformkc.org/sponsors-raise-money-traveling-exhibition/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:41:05 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=1389 TransformKC is happy to announce that we met our fundraising goals for the exhibition and are in a great position to move the exhibition from place to place over the coming year. If you are interested in hosting the exhibition, please let us know on our contact page. A special thank you to all of our […]

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]]> TransformKC is happy to announce that we met our fundraising goals for the exhibition and are in a great position to move the exhibition from place to place over the coming year. If you are interested in hosting the exhibition, please let us know on our contact page. A special thank you to all of our sponsors who have made our plan of bringing these great ideas from around the world to the public a reality.

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]]> http://transformkc.org/sponsors-raise-money-traveling-exhibition/feed/ 0 Union Station Exhibition Coming Together with Partnerships http://transformkc.org/exhibition-design-coming-together-partners/ http://transformkc.org/exhibition-design-coming-together-partners/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:22:31 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=1384 Together with Dimensional Innovations, Frank Paxton Lumber Company and Insight Design & Printing, TransformKC is wrapping up the final design and beginning the construction of the exhibition that will open on Friday, October, 4 in Union Station’s East Hall. Our exhibition design partners helped us realize our vision, and we know that we have put something […]

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]]> Together with Dimensional Innovations, Frank Paxton Lumber Company and Insight Design & Printing, TransformKC is wrapping up the final design and beginning the construction of the exhibition that will open on Friday, October, 4 in Union Station’s East Hall. Our exhibition design partners helped us realize our vision, and we know that we have put something great together for the public. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates while we put the finishing touches on the project over the next month.

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]]> http://transformkc.org/exhibition-design-coming-together-partners/feed/ 0 Call for Ideas Closes with Big Success! http://transformkc.org/call-for-ideas-closes-with-big-success/ http://transformkc.org/call-for-ideas-closes-with-big-success/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:16:12 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=839 TransformKC’s International Call for Ideas came to a close on June 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM. With the great work of our team reaching out to firms and our media machine plugging away daily over the last couple months, we were able to gather over 50 projects! The great success of the Call for Ideas […]

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]]> TransformKC’s International Call for Ideas came to a close on June 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM. With the great work of our team reaching out to firms and our media machine plugging away daily over the last couple months, we were able to gather over 50 projects!

The great success of the Call for Ideas and the submission of work from world-renowned architects put us in a great place to move on to phase 2. TransformKC will now work with its partners to design, fund and then build the exhibition in Kansas City, Missouri’s historic Union Station this Fall 2013.

Stay tuned for more updates and a couple of changes to our website as we transition to a Call for Submissions page to an online resource for transit’s powerful influence on the built environment. Thank you to all our participants and partners!

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]]> http://transformkc.org/call-for-ideas-closes-with-big-success/feed/ 0 Big Names Enter Submissions to the Call http://transformkc.org/big-names-enter-submissions-for-the-call/ http://transformkc.org/big-names-enter-submissions-for-the-call/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:51 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=830 TransformKC has been working hard announcing the Call for Ideas to the public, soliciting submissions from local, national and international firms, and generally pounding the pavement. It is all starting to pay off. We have confirmations from firms (in alphabetical order) AECOM, BIG, BNIM, Helix Architecture, HNTB, HOK, Neil M. Denari Architects, RTKL, Studio Gang Architects and […]

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]]> TransformKC has been working hard announcing the Call for Ideas to the public, soliciting submissions from local, national and international firms, and generally pounding the pavement. It is all starting to pay off. We have confirmations from firms (in alphabetical order) AECOM, BIG, BNIM, Helix Architecture, HNTB, HOK, Neil M. Denari Architects, RTKL, Studio Gang Architects and more. The deadline is fast approaching, and we need your ideas to help us showcase the positive impact transit has on the built environment!

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]]> http://transformkc.org/big-names-enter-submissions-for-the-call/feed/ 0 Transform KC on #CityTalk TweetChat http://transformkc.org/transform-kc-on-citytalk-tweetchat/ http://transformkc.org/transform-kc-on-citytalk-tweetchat/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 21:03:39 +0000 http://v2.transformkc.org/?p=788 In partnership with thisBigCity.net, TransformKC has been invited to participate in a TweetChat on Wednesday, June 19. Follow #citytalk on Twitter at 1:00 PM Central Standard time to learn more about our Call for Ideas and the exhibition in October. This international, e-conversation via Twitter is entitled Transforming Cities with Transit, and we look forward […]

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]]> In partnership with thisBigCity.net, TransformKC has been invited to participate in a TweetChat on Wednesday, June 19. Follow #citytalk on Twitter at 1:00 PM Central Standard time to learn more about our Call for Ideas and the exhibition in October. This international, e-conversation via Twitter is entitled Transforming Cities with Transit, and we look forward to hearing from all of you as we give this particular discussion a Kansas City lean.

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