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Did you know Metro Patrol Division has an e-mail address specifically for the MPD community? This e-mail address is for the MPD community to contact Metro Patrol Division with questions, whether it is about procedure or why the police are in your neighborhood. The e-mail address for the MPD Community is MPD_Community@kcpd.org. E-mails will generally … Continue reading »

Families with children looking for an alternative to making the neighborhood rounds on Halloween this year can tour a haunted house, play games and enjoy refreshments and candy at the Rockhurst University Safe Trick-or-Treat, Monday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m, at the Rockhurst University Community Center, 5401 Troost Avenue. The event is free to children … Continue reading »

In the space of one week in August, preservationists scored two important victories on the Country Club Plaza. One victory was the final act of a year-long struggle; the other came after just 48 hours. Both reflected the strong – and growing – commitment of Plaza fans to protect this architectural gem. One year ago, … Continue reading »

These days it seems like Troostwood is surrounded by construction crews.  Everywhere you turn there is work going on, which for us is a good thing. All of this work not only improves our neighborhood, but the surrounding communities, and furthers Troost Avenue redevelopment efforts. All of this construction started with work beginning on a new Troost Bridge. … Continue reading »

There seems to be a noticeable increase in the amount of litter on the streets of Troostwood. This is a reminder that if you see trash on the street in front of your house, please find a home for it in your trash or recycle bin.  Unfortunately, there are no street sweepers or cleaning crews that come through the neighborhood so it is the … Continue reading »

For our May Troostwood Neighborhood meeting, we thought we would try something a little different by changing venues.  Instead of the Rockhurst Community Center, where we typically meet, we will be meeting at the Project Living Proof house at 917 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.  Starting with a 100 year old home, the Project Living Proof house demonstrates that you don’t have to have … Continue reading »

Housing in Troostwood has become quite a topic of conversation within the neighborhood and among our leadership. The increasing ratio of rental versus owner-occupant properties as well as the negative effects rental properties have on our neighborhood the higher that ratio is. Challenges that we are facing as our percentage of rental continues to increase and possible solutions … Continue reading »

Over the next several months, you will start to see some work to improve the curbs and sidewalks of Troostwood. Beginning with the Public Sidewalk that starts at Troostwood Commons and winds east towards Paseo, the walkway will receive a thorough clearing and evaluation for repairs this summer. Additionally, as part of efforts from the Green Impact Zone … Continue reading »

We’re pleased to present our newly-updated Troostwood.org website.  Here you’ll find news, announcements, events, and history of the neighborhood.