This event focuses on defining how the design process is a community effort. Enjoy lunch while Mark Lovelace, Former Adrian City Council Chair, walks us conversationally through the process of obtaining grant funding for Adrian’s Vision 2007, an initiative to finance and create urban planning efforts along Main Street. Peggy Buhr, Former Director of The Bates County Museum, explores the historical foundations behind the City of Adrian’s community development and discusses the impact of adaptive reuse spaces on the local community. Several key Adrian community members will join from the audience to answer Q & A after the presenters speak - providing stories and additional perspectives. 

The relevance for Kansas City lies in recognizing the potential positive impact of intentional design in rural towns. By valuing and understanding the design principles that contribute to rural revival, designers in Kansas City can draw inspiration for fostering positive change in their own urban context. This event serves as a bridge, connecting the lessons of rural revival to urban design while creating a holistic perspective for community engagement in the broader Kansas City area.