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Public Engagement

Public Engagement

Public Engagement

We asked, and the Topeka community answered. See how your feedback is shaping the Riverfront Activation Plan.

We asked, and the Topeka community answered. See how your feedback is shaping the Riverfront Activation Plan.

Public input is at the heart of the Topeka Riverfront Activation Plan. Through a series of surveys, community events, and open houses, we’ve gathered your thoughts, ideas, and priorities to help guide this transformative project.

Key Public Survey Results

12,253+

12,253+

public interactions

50+

open house attendees

243

presentation views

421

comment map interactions

456

video views

627

social media interactions

2,024

survey responses

3,810

email/text updates delivered

4,622

website visits

Survey #1

(December 2023 – January 2024)

40percent

like the riverfront

51percent

view the riverfront as unsafe for recreation

57percent

agree or strongly agree that the river is a beautiful community asset

59percent

believe the river is important to Topeka’s economy

74percent

agree or strongly agree the river is an untapped resource

79percent

of people visit the riverfront fewer than three times a year

Survey #2

(May – June 2024)

Respondents ranked project priorities in order of most to least important to them.

Pedestrian Experience
(bridge, seating, plaza, boardwalk, etc.) 25%
Water Connections
(access, overlooks, etc.) 23%
Play Programming
recreational facilities 19%
Flexible Use Programming
food truck plaza, ampitheater, etc. 18%
Art Incorporation
sculptural, elements, murals, lighting, interpretive signage, etc. 15%

What the community is saying

What the community is saying

Most Appealing Riverside Activities

Most Appealing Riverside Activities

Respondents ranked potential riverside activities, below are the top five results.

#1

Walking Blue

Walking/Jogging

#2

Picnic Blue

Picnic Areas

#3

Play Blue

Play Areas

#4

kayak blue

Kayaking/Canoeing/ Paddleboarding

#5

Bike Blue

Biking

Most Appealing Riverside Amenities

Most Appealing Riverside Amenities

Respondents ranked potential riverside amenities, below are the top five results.

#1

Light Blue

Enhanced Lighting & Safety

#2

trails blue

Picnic Areas

#3

venue blue

Outdoor Event/ Entertainment Space

#4

Eat Blue

Dining Options

#5

Bridge Blue

Bridge Connecting Downtown & NOTO

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Public feedback has been essential in shaping this plan. As we continue to move forward, your voice matters. Stay tuned for more opportunities to share your thoughts and get involved.

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