Building the Future Together: Our Partners and Funding
Building the Future Together: Our Partners and Funding
Building the Future Together: Our Partners and Funding
The Topeka Riverfront Vision Plan is made possible by a strong network of public and private partners. Learn how we’re bringing this vision to life and driving investment in our community.
The Topeka Riverfront Vision Plan is made possible by a strong network of public and private partners. Learn how we’re bringing this vision to life and driving investment in our community.
The Topeka Riverfront Vision Plan is made possible by a strong network of public and private partners. Learn how we’re bringing this vision to life and driving investment in our community.
Our River Partners
Our River Partners
Topeka Riverfront Advisory Council
Board Chair
Greg Schwerdt
Schwerdt Design Group
Board Chair-Elect
Kevin Holland
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
Board Chair
Greg Schwerdt
Schwerdt Design Group
Board Chair-Elect
Kevin Holland
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
Brent Boles
Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Cody Foster
Advisors Excel
Katy Nelson
Topeka Area Building Association
Dawn Buehler
Kansas Riverkeeper /
Friends of the Kaw
Craig Heideman
Kaw Valley Bank
Tom Underwood
NOTO
Missy Hiestand
Corefirst Bank & Trust
Michelle Simon
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Jennifer Kirmse
Community National Bank
Cleotha Daniels
University of Kansas
Matt Charvat
KBS Construction
Jason Schwartz
Evergy
Eric Purcell
Clayton Wealth Partners
Brad Loveless
Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Billie Hall
Sunflower Foundation
Marlou Wegener
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Mike Schirmer
Bettis Companies
Sarah Morse
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Amanda Thompson
Chavez Restoration
Jennifer Woerner
Dirty Girl Adventures
Karen Hiller
City of Topeka City Council
Bill Riphahn
Shawnee County Commissioneer
Tim Laurent
Shawnee County Parks + Rec
Rhiannon Freidman
City of Topeka
Ken Scott
Capitol Federal / DTI Board Member
Greater Topeka Partnership
Matt Pivarnik
CEO
Michelle Stubblefield
SVP of Strategy
Consultant
Bolton & Menk
Funding the Future
Funding the Future
Complex and transformational projects such as this one often require multi-faceted funding solutions and a mix of both public and private investment. Project partners are exploring the funding breakdown for this project. It is anticipated to include a mix of the following sources:
Private Donations and Grants
Philanthropic organizations whose mission align with project goals will be pursued as well as a strategy for private and corporate gifts. This project’s success is dependent on collaboration and community leaders investing in the vision of a vibrant riverfront.
Local and State Resources
Funding options include grants and a mix of existing and new local and state programs that support public infrastructure and incentives for redevelopment. Options such as bonds, TIF, special investment districts, and other programs will be explored.
Federal Grants and Appropriations:
Partners are actively exploring options for federal grants through a variety of federal programs as well as potential support from Congressionally appropriated resources.
Be Part of the Journey
Be Part of the Journey
As we move through each phase, your input and involvement are critical.
Stay updated, join community events, and watch as the riverfront comes to life.
Be the first to know about upcoming events, project updates, and ways you can get involved.
Stay tuned for community events, open houses, and opportunities to provide feedback on the project.