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Building the Future Together: Our Partners and Funding

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Building the Future Together: Our Partners and Funding

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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

Greg Schwerdt President Schwerdt Design Group

Board Chair

Greg Schwerdt

Schwerdt Design Group

Board Chair-Elect

Kevin Holland

Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers

Greg Schwerdt President Schwerdt Design Group

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.