The Vernon Center
Kansas City, MO
Story of Place
The Vernon neighborhood carries generations of history, resilience, and community strength. Like many historically Black neighborhoods in Kansas City, Vernon has faced decades of disinvestment while its residents continued to build, support, and sustain each other.
The Vernon Center is not just a building. It is infrastructure for the community's future—a space where connectivity, learning, and opportunity converge.
The Outcome
The Vernon Center is a clear example of our development model in action: physical infrastructure plus digital equity plus operational capacity.
This project demonstrates what happens when development is treated as more than construction. The building serves as a platform—a foundation for programs, services, and access that extend far beyond the physical structure.
The Infrastructure
Physical Infrastructure
- Multi-purpose community facility
- Flexible learning and event spaces
- Technology-enabled meeting rooms
- Accessible design throughout
Digital Infrastructure
- ADOPT 2.0 public Wi-Fi deployment
- 700+ devices distributed to residents
- Digital literacy programming
- Connectivity extending beyond building walls
The Systems
Every piece of infrastructure at the Vernon Center is supported by operational systems that ensure sustainability:
- Compliance and reporting workflows
- Partner coordination dashboards
- Program utilization tracking
- Community feedback integration
- Grant management and accountability
Impact Metrics
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Devices Distributed
Direct access to technology for residents
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Public Wi-Fi
ADOPT 2.0 connectivity deployment
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Compliance Rate
All reporting obligations met on time
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Residents Served
Community members accessing programs
Partners
City of Kansas City
Municipal Partner
Digital Equity Coalition
Program Partner
Community Foundation
Funding Partner