Yesterday more than a dozen supporters of a livable Kansas City showed up at City Hall to advocate for the new development code. Despite opposition from big developers like Hunt Midwest and McBride & Sons, the City Plan Commission approved the addition bicycle parking for new apartment and condo buildings.

The Commission also approved a provision to include pedestrians, transit, and bicycles in the traffic studies that developers do to analyze the impact that new development will have on traffic.  This is a huge step towards creating a full integrated transportation system that includes all modes.

The next step is the City Council and hearings before their Planning and Zoning Committee.  Stay tuned for updates on the process.