
The Public Survey is LIVE and we need your input!
Tell us YOUR vision for the future of Clay County. The survey is open until at least December 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Mark your calendar!
Public Open Houses are right around the corner. Join us in-person or virtually to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan and provide feedback on draft concepts and policies. The information is the same at both the in-person open house and the virtual open house.
Public Open House #1
IN-PERSON
December 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.,
Excelsior Springs Community Center
Public Open House #2
IN-PERSON
December 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.,
Gladstone Community Center
VIRTUAL
Available via this website from December 12-31
Watch this brief video to learn more!
What is a comprehensive plan and why should it matter to me?
At its core, a comprehensive plan is a vision for the future at a community scale. Comprehensive plans are created by and for the community to record shared goals and desires for themselves and their fellow community members.
A comprehensive plan examines what a community is, where it came from, and crafts a coordinated road map for the next 10 to 20 years and can be revisited to ensure its relevance.

What's the timeline?
Project phases
2023
2024
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG
Discovery
Public engagement
Concept planning/design
Plan refinement
How will we develop the plan?
Understand and evaluate the county's current state and composition
Identify
Clay County's biggest challenges and assets
Host discussions and work together to identify Clay County's vision
Develop opportunities for land uses, economic development strategies, and transportation improvements
Provide recommendations that equip Clay County to achieve its vision
Opportunities to share your thoughts
Public Survey
The Public Survey is now LIVE! Tell us YOUR vision for the future of Clay County. The survey is open until at least December 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Paper copies of the survey are also available at the following locations:
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County Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068
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Clay County Parks and Recreation Department, 17201 Paradesian Street, Smithville, MO 64089
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Clay County Planning & Zoning Department, 234 W Shrader Street, Liberty, MO 64068
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Clay County Annex, 1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118
Pop-Up Events
These Events Have Been Completed
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Public Open Houses
Two in-person and two virtual public open houses will be held during the planning process. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please note that content covered at the in-person public open houses will be the same information that is covered via the first virtual public open house.
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Sign up for email and text updates to be reminded of the following dates and times.
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In-Person Public Open Houses
December 6, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Excelsior Springs Community Center
(500 Tiger Drive)
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December 7, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Gladstone Community Center
(6901 North Holmes Street)
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First Virtual Public Open House
December 12-December 31, 2023
Access via this website
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Another virtual public open house will be held later
in the planning process
How can I get involved?
Your input in this planning process is essential in shaping the vision for Clay County. Engage with this process, both in-person and online. Learn how to engage with this process below.
Project Downloads
Project materials will be made available for download here as the project progresses. Check back often!
