Planning Principles

Shaped by public input, the below list of planning principles have been developed by the Coalition and Design Team. These principles will provide fundamental design considerations to be applied to the site during the site plan development process.

• Enhance Wichita’s reputation as a gathering place in the Midwest, while celebrating our authenticity by creating a diverse district characterized by regional innovations in arts and industry.

• Contribute to and enhance Wichita’s riverfront parks and open space legacy.

• Create an economic engine that utilizes the planning site to support innovative and engaging public programming, while promoting interaction with the river and neighboring districts.

• Ensure long-term sustainability of public assets.

• Share a bold vision that ensures a vibrant, uninterrupted and sustainable future for Performing Arts and Convention activities in Wichita.

• Invigorate the site as a cultural hub to attract and retain human capital.

• Enhance the vitality of downtown Wichita by providing opportunities to support additional development.

• Be the connective thread between the west bank, downtown, and districts to the north and south.

• Prioritize sustainable development strategies that conserve energy and natural resources while providing easy access to multimodal transit, bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

• Create solutions that emphasize accessibility and walkability to provide a more human-centered experience.