Riverside, missouri

riverside, missouri

2009 progress report

Meaningful Momentum

Riverside, Missouri has always been a city with enormous potential. All it took was the right vision, a smart plan and the willingness and resources to put them in motion. In 2009, the community witnessed a year filled with tangible signs that transformation is in progress.

Results? As promised. Momentum? It's undeniable.

? Key, finished infrastructure projects improve access and promote efficiency.

? Completed capital improvements reshape the City's landscape.

? Public Safety improves with the formation of Riverside's first full-time fire division, while community policing and youth outreach efforts are reflected in the City's low crime rates.

? A new branding initiative captures our character, raises our profile and communicates our potential.

? An updated Master Plan will chart a course for continued growth, smart development and more exciting opportunities and amenities in the new decade and beyond.

Community Character

What are the marks of a vibrant city? When a spirit of optimism and community permeates throughout. Where residents share a proud history and take part in shaping a brighter future. When a town is committed to serving its citizens and merchants, and continually invests in a better quality of life. Welcome to life in Riverside, circa 2009.

" " Riverside is truly one of the region's most proactive and engaged communities. In the coming years, Riverside will continue to impress us with its dedication to improving the quality of life for its citizens. -- Bob Berkebile, FAIA, Principal at BNIM Architects and Heinz Award recipient

Community Character

Welcoming Streets

An initiative to enhance the appearance of the City's streetscape kicked off in 2008, the first elements of which took shape this year: ?T he new Welcome Plaza at Vivion and

Gateway invites visitors and residents alike to see Riverside in a new way, and provides valuable open public space downtown.

? Irrigation systems were installed to support landscaping efforts along the City's main thoroughfares.

? Through a public/private partnership with Briarcliff Development, landscaping was completed at the trailhead and waterfall near the bluff at the City's southern gateway.

A Different Brand of City

What separates Riverside from other to create a unique, memorable identity,

communities in Greater Kansas City? including a new Riverside logo and

With everything we have going for

themeline:"Upstream from Ordinary."

us, some call us the region's best-kept New marketing materials were built

secret.The secret is starting to get out, around this new brand identity, part of

thanks to an aggressive new branding a multiyear, comprehensive strategic

initiative. The City engaged Trozzolo marketing communications initiative

Communications Group of Kansas City launched in 2009.

Continuing What Works

With Riverside's 2006 Master Plan now more than 60 percent complete, the City and BNIM began work on an update that further defines the plan's development goals relating to downtown, sustainability and Horizons.

When complete, the Master Plan Update will build on the accomplishments made to date and chart the next course for creating enduring, cutting-edge regional destinations and maximizing the City's precious natural capital.

Can't-Miss Community Events

Residents, neighbors and visitors flocked to Riverside for a number of events hosted by the City in 2009: ? B BQ Blast Off: The City kicked off

fireworks season and the Independence Day holiday with a barbecue contest and music festival at E.H.Young Park. ? Trunk or Treat: With help from the Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and organizations decorated trunks for Halloween and provided a safe, festive environment (and candy) for more than 400 children.

? Annual Favorites: Through the Tourism Tax Fund, Riverside continued popular events like Riverfest, the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival, a variety of car shows and, new for 2009, Robot Chicken.

? Happy Holidays: Carrying on a tradition of reaching out to residents during the holiday season, the City again hosted Shop with a Cop/Firefighter, the Senior Holiday Lunch at the Community Center and the Mayor's Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

economy & development

In a difficult economic year for most cities, the City of Riverside made tremendous strides in developing an economy that positively impacts the lives of our residents and businesses. Rather than retreat and wait for recovery, Riverside pressed on in pursuit of strategic, sustainable and exciting new development. The result is a city positioned for takeoff, and poised for continued growth and progress ? right now.

It is a real pleasure to work in a city like Riverside where there is outstanding leadership and a real vision for the City's future. Riverside stands as a model of good government;

a city that is responsive to its citizens and a city that works in cooperation

" with the private sector to make its vision of the future a reality. " -- Charles Garney, CEO, Briarcliff Development Co.

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