Throughout the years, the Civic Council has participated in and commissioned reports, plans and studies pertaining to the quality of life in Kansas City. These cover a wide range of topics, including community development, education, health, and housing.

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Research and Reports
2001 & 2005 Sasaki Plans
2001 & 2005 Sasaki Plans

A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.

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Plans and Documents

Research and Reports
Prosperity at a Crossroads
Prosperity at a Crossroads

A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.

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Connectivity and Digital Equity Report
Connectivity and Digital Equity Report

Access to the internet has become a fundamental asset that all Kansas City area households require to achieve economic prosperity.

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Kauffman Quality of Life Survey
Kauffman Quality of Life Survey

The Quality of Life in Kansas City Report is commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and distributed to the KC community.

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DeBruce Foundation Essential Skills Report
DeBruce Foundation Essential Skills Report

A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.

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