Rooted in Community,
Reaching to the Future
Leawood's Future Starts Here.
Together, We’re Planning Our Community's Next Chapter.
Watch this brief video to learn about the project!
Leawood: Rooted & Reaching comprises two integrated initiatives - updating the citywide Comprehensive Plan and the Leawood Development Ordinance.
Leawood is embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our community through two closely connected initiatives: the Comprehensive Plan update and the Leawood Development Ordinance ("LDO") update. These efforts will work hand-in-hand to guide how our city evolves and thrives over the next 20 years.
The planning process will take place throughout 2025 and into early 2026, beginning with the Comprehensive Plan. Once the plan is adopted, the LDO will be carefully reviewed and updated to align with the community’s priorities. This coordinated approach ensures that our development regulations support the goals and aspirations identified by residents during the planning process.
What are the steps of this process?
DISCOVER
Understand Leawood's strengths and opportunities
ENVISION
Gather information from the people that know and love Leawood
PLAN
Develop consensus and create goals, policies, and plans to guide Leawood's future
IMPLEMENT
Articulate key strategies to realize Leawood's vision
REGULATE
Translate planning aspirations and goals into land use regulation updates
Get involved! Here's how.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES
We’re hosting three open houses (both in-person and virtual) throughout the planning process, and we’d love for you to join us!
You may also opt to be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to win special prizes for your participation!
Open House #1: Planning & Design Charrette
📍 Lodge at Ironwoods
🕓 November 11 | 6-8 PM
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
The community questionnaire will be open from July through early October, and your input is essential in helping us shape the future.
As a thank-you for your participation, you may choose to enter a raffle for a chance to win special prizes!
JOIN THE STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
Visioning Workshop Stakeholder Session
📍 Lodge at Ironwoods
🕓 September 10 | 2-5 PM
POP-UP EVENTS
Meet the planning team, share your ideas, and bring the whole family to these fun, local events:
City Touch-a-Truck
📍 Leawood City Park
🕓 September 11 | 4-7 PM
Taste of Leawood
📍 Park Place
🕕 September 13 | 6-9 PM
Into the Night Fall Festival
📍 Ironwoods Park
🕓 October 10 | 5-8 PM
Project Downloads
Check back later for opportunities to review drafted materials!
UPDATING! Current Comprehensive Plan
The current comprehensive plan was initially adopted in 2002, and has been reviewed and updated with minor changes on an annual basis to fulfill Kansas Statute requirements. While planning Leawood is an ongoing, iterative, and intentional process, conditions have evolved in the 20+ years since the original Goals, Objectives and Directives outlined in the existing Comprehensive Plan were developed. This process supports a renewed public engagement process to update the document and ensure policies align with community consensus.
Questions or Comments?
Julie Hurley, AICP
Director of Planning
City of Leawood
913.663.9162