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VarietyKCs Ten Parks Project: A $30 Million Push for Inclusive Play Spaces in Kansas City

The Ten Parks Project, a $30 million initiative by VarietyKC, aims to build ten inclusive play spaces across the Kansas City metro area. The project, funded by the Mallouk family foundation, will provide spaces for children with disabilities to play alongside others. The first park, Roy Blunt Luminary Park, will be located in the South Loop Project and is part of a larger $427 million upgrade at Barney Allis Plaza. Parents like Katy Shepherd, whose daughter has a heart condition, expressed their gratitude for the project, as it will allow families like theirs to feel included. The project is set to break ground this year, with the goal of having a few parks open by 2027. This initiative marks a significant shift in park design in Kansas City, making inclusion the default and setting an example for the region.

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