RDA community planning draws attention.

With excitement building for the 39 th and Rainbow construction project, the community planning of RDA, which made the project possible, has drawn some attention. The development will be a mixed-use building for retail, hotel and housing.

RDA is ensuring that this development will comply with our long-term vision for the community, specifically with the Rosedale Master Plan. This planning helps bring positive business development to Rosedale, and it has received the attention of others.

In a written copy of his state of the government speech, the Mayor Joe Reardon noted that the 39th and Rainbow and CVS projects, “not only will put people to work but they fulfill the long-term vision of the Rosedale Master Plan. Proving that with thoughtful, collaborative neighborhood and business planning, reality can match the vision.”

A front-page article in the KC Star also brought attention to the project and RDA's involvement. Dennis McCulloch, of KU Med, was quoted in the article saying, “we're following the lead of the Rosedale Development Association,” and that “any plan consistent with their development plan, which we think this will be, is great.”

RDA has advocated for this development as a manner of keeping retail dollars in Rosedale and to provide a quality hotel near KU. Furthermore, this development will spur economic development in Rosedale.

The buildings, on the West side of Rainbow, will extend from 39th south to Taco Bell, which will remain, and from Rainbow to Adams.