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Welcome to Thrive: Lansing Kansas! | Ep 1
Description:
In this inaugural episode of Thrive: Lansing Kansas, co-hosts Ken Miller, Public Information Officer, and Joshua Gentzler, Director of Community & Economic Development, introduce you to Lansing’s exciting journey of growth and opportunity. Learn about the city’s mission to enhance quality of life, support businesses, and attract new residents and developers. From infrastructure projects to regional developments, this episode sets the stage for the stories and strategies that make Lansing thrive.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- (00:00:00) Introduction to the podcast and its mission.
- (00:01:20) The importance of transparency and celebrating Lansing’s progress.
- (00:02:34) Key projects: municipal pool and 50-unit apartment complex on Mary Street.
- (00:04:26) Partnerships driving Lansing’s growth, including local developers and financial institutions.
- (00:05:37) A practical definition of economic development and its impact on Lansing.
- (00:06:53) How the Community Improvement District (CID) helped Main Street Dodge expand.
- (00:10:13) BASE grant-funded sewer expansion unlocking new development opportunities.
- (00:13:21) Regional projects like the American Royal, Mattel theme park, and World Cup 2026.
- (00:20:27) What growth means for Lansing residents and their quality of life.
- (00:23:02) Vision for Lansing’s future neighborhoods and developments.
- (00:25:44) How listeners can get involved: sharing feedback, subscribing, and rating the podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
- Lansing Projects: Municipal Pool, Covington Woods Apartments, and BASE grant sewer expansion.
- Regional Developments: American Royal headquarters, Mattel theme park, and World Cup 2026.
Call to Action:
- Subscribe to Thrive: Lansing Kansas on your favorite podcast platform.
- Share the podcast with friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
- Send your feedback and topic suggestions to: [email protected]
Connect with Us:
Stay informed about Lansing’s growth and upcoming episodes by visiting the city’s website or following us on social media.
All music used with permission from Kris Bennetts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Joshua GentzlerDescription:
In this inaugural episode of Thrive: Lansing Kansas, co-hosts Ken Miller, Public Information Officer, and Joshua Gentzler, Director of Community & Economic Development, introduce you to Lansing’s exciting journey of growth and opportunity. Learn about the city’s mission to enhance quality of life, support businesses, and attract new residents and developers. From infrastructure projects to regional developments, this episode sets the stage for the stories and strategies that make Lansing thrive.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- (00:00:00) Introduction to the podcast and its mission.
- (00:01:20) The importance of transparency and celebrating Lansing’s progress.
- (00:02:34) Key projects: municipal pool and 50-unit apartment complex on Mary Street.
- (00:04:26) Partnerships driving Lansing’s growth, including local developers and financial institutions.
- (00:05:37) A practical definition of economic development and its impact on Lansing.
- (00:06:53) How the Community Improvement District (CID) helped Main Street Dodge expand.
- (00:10:13) BASE grant-funded sewer expansion unlocking new development opportunities.
- (00:13:21) Regional projects like the American Royal, Mattel theme park, and World Cup 2026.
- (00:20:27) What growth means for Lansing residents and their quality of life.
- (00:23:02) Vision for Lansing’s future neighborhoods and developments.
- (00:25:44) How listeners can get involved: sharing feedback, subscribing, and rating the podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
- Lansing Projects: Municipal Pool, Covington Woods Apartments, and BASE grant sewer expansion.
- Regional Developments: American Royal headquarters, Mattel theme park, and World Cup 2026.
Call to Action:
- Subscribe to Thrive: Lansing Kansas on your favorite podcast platform.
- Share the podcast with friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
- Send your feedback and topic suggestions to: [email protected]
Connect with Us:
Stay informed about Lansing’s growth and upcoming episodes by visiting the city’s website or following us on social media.
All music used with permission from Kris Bennetts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.