Civil Municipal - June 2024

The city’s leadership understands that their investments must be grounded in the values that facilitate community engagement and a commitment to quality of life. Therefore, Park City focuses on resident involvement and local events. From holiday celebrations to seasonal festivals, these gatherings strengthen community bonds while attracting visitors and potential new residents. City officials have continuously invested in public spaces, recreational facilities, and neighborhood programs that foster a welcoming and vibrant environment. This has resulted in quite a unique living experience for Park City residents, as the city’s developments have allowed it to escape the normal economic limitations of a suburban community while still maintaining the cozy charm such communities are known for. The largest contributors to this are undoubtedly the public-private partnerships the city fosters that both attract new businesses and encourage existing ones to expand. Still, officials remain proactive by supporting smaller businesses and startups with business development incentives and facilitating infrastructure improvements to promote a favorable and diverse business climate. By cultivating such a strong community atmosphere, Park City is managing to become a model of sustained growth for other suburban communities in Kansas. FOUNDED ON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION Park City has a rich history of community spirit and resilience. Before it became a city, it was a public improvement district for 27 years. Then a core group of involved citizens came together to push for the district to transition into a city. This would set in motion rapid development for Park City, and the biggest benefit of all is undoubtedly the unique community connectedness that has persisted over the years, forming the foundation of the city’s 75 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 PARK CI TY, KS