Entry Title: reRoot
Team Code: 2021-2550
School: The Ohio State University

reRoot envisions the East Village as a central node that brings the neighborhoods separated by Kansas City’s downtown loop together once more. Through a combination of innovative urban design and inclusive engagement, this vibrant, mixed-use district seeks to heal physical and psychological divides, address inequities, and transform a passthrough to a place.

Jury Comments: The jury recognized the strong focal point created by the stadium. They particularly appreciated that the stadium connected well to transit and had the potential to become an attractive ballpark village.