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FLATLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
Harvesting Change
This multimedia reporting project is a compelling exploration that uncovers the true essence of
U.S. food systems, shining a spotlight on local farmers leading the way in sustainable practices.
The series looks at the evolution of farming, from free-range livestock to groundbreaking
regenerative agriculture and conservation initiatives.
Complementary Flatland Written Pieces:
“Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland”
“Farm to Trouble: Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution”
East Side Development Sales Tax
In 2017, voters approved a 1/8 cent sales tax to spur economic development in disadvantaged
neighborhoods of the city. As of October 2023, the Central City Economic Development (CCED)
sales tax awarded over $53 million and funded 39 projects. Flatland in Focus investigated those
projects to gauge their effectiveness in addressing economic disparities in Kansas City.
Complementary Flatland Written Piece:
“Sales Tax for East Side Projects Grapples with Growing Pains”
“KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax”
Stadium Subsidies and Community Impact
The Truman Sports Complex, home to KC’s Royals and Chiefs, opened to the public 50 years ago.
The teams shared a new vision for their future, which would have required city tax dollars to
build a downtown stadium, but voters voted down the proposed tax, halting the team’s plans.
Before the election on April 2, 2024, Flatland in Focus looked at the likely impact of the stadium
plan proposed by the Royals and spoke with the residents and businesses who would have been
affected by a downtown ballpark.
Complementary Flatland Written Pieces:
“Pondering Costs and Bene昀椀ts of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums”
“When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats”
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