On February 5, 2001, The Overland Park City Council will vote on the proposed Wal Mart Super Center at 159th and Metcalf, at the extreme southern end of Overland Park. Here are the facts briefly. Click here to see a full fact sheet or slide show about the proposed Wal Mart. and the consequences for neighborhood lifestyles in southern Overland Park and Johnson County.
A FEW OF THE REASONS THIS IS A BAD IDEA - View Fact Sheet Traffic between two high schools sharing sports facilities Only one mile of improved roadway Largest retail space in all Overland Park 24 hour 7 day a week store not suited to neighborhood Resolution 1896 promises to preserve character of neighborhood No highway interchange planned Large trucks delivering goods 24 hours a day on unimproved roads Surrounded by low density single family housing Transitional area with strong rural roots The Golden Criteria for Development Noise, Crime, Pollution Storm water run-off issues Neighborhood Opposition
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