7th Street Corridor study seeks to improve safety, visibility and future infrastructure plans

Sept. 24, 2025
 

The City of Leavenworth, in partnership with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), has launched the 7th Street Corridor Study to shape the future of one of the community’s most important gateways.

Stretching from Fort Leavenworth to downtown, the corridor serves as a vital link for residents, visitors and businesses. The study will guide improvements that strengthen safety, connectivity and economic vitality while celebrating the city’s history and character.

The study is part of a broader effort to enhance the quality of life for Leavenworth residents and create a more welcoming and functional street scape. Key goals include:

• Improving pedestrian capabilities
• Improving bicycle facilities,
• Safety for all users of the corridor
• Fostering an environment that supports local businesses along the 7th Street Corridor
• Beautification opportunities, such as landscaping, gateway features, and public art, to reinforce the corridor’s role as both a transportation route and a civic asset.

Community input is a central component of the process. Through public meetings, steering committee’s and online engagement, residents are helping shape the vision and priorities for the corridor. An interactive ArcGIS StoryMap provides updates and visual concepts for elements such as widened sidewalks, bike lanes and enhanced public spaces.

A wide range of potential improvements are being considered to enhance the corridor. These enhancements are designed to make 7th Street both functional and inviting — encouraging more people to walk, bike and spend time enjoying the corridor.

The final plan will be developed in late 2025, outlining strategies that are practical, implementable, and aligned with community priorities. By investing in the 7th Street Corridor, the City of Leavenworth is taking a significant step toward building a safer, more connected, and economically vibrant future for the entire community.
 

Feedback opportunities include the web pages below, a survey that will be active until November 30, and a few public events:

•  Open House 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 4 at Leavenworth Attainable Housing, 521 N 7th St.
• Pop-up event: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday Oct. 4 Leavenworth Farmer's Market, Haymarket Square, 7th and Cherokee streets

To track project progress, public events, and ways to get involved, visit the interactive ArcGIS StoryMap page, which provides updates and visual concepts for elements such as widened sidewalks, bike lanes, and enhanced public spaces.