Projects

The Wichita Forward proposal is built around a clear set of targeted investments designed to meet urgent needs, protect community assets, and strengthen Wichita’s long-term stability.

Rather than a single, open-ended plan, the proposal outlines specific project categories, each with defined funding ranges, guidelines, and oversight requirements. Together, these investments address public safety, homelessness and housing stability, community facilities, and fiscal responsibility while sharing the cost between residents and visitors.

Each project area is described below. By clicking through, you can learn:

• What each investment includes
• How much funding is allocated
• Why it matters to Wichita today
  

A Balanced, Accountable Approach

Every project in the Wichita Forward plan follows the same principles:

• Targeted funding aligned with identified needs
• Guidelines on how and when dollars can be spent
• Citizen oversight and accountability
• City Council review and approval at key decision points

Some investments address immediate pressures, such as first responder facilities and homelessness funding. Others focus on preserving and modernizing long-standing community assets like Century II and renovating convention facilities to meet market demand. In all cases, projects will move forward deliberately, with planning, public input, and accountability built in.

Explore the Projects