James Baker appointed to KC City Plan Commission

May 12, 2020

James Baker appointed to KC City Plan Commission

James Baker was recently appointed by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to the City Plan Commission. As a member of the City Plan Commission, James will contribute to advancing Kansas City's vision and goals for equitable and accessible city development. James is an active leader in equitable development initiatives at BNIM and advocate for shaping Kansas City's housing policy.

“I want to thank Mayor Quinton Lucas for appointing me to the City Plan Commission. Development and the built environment are major drivers of Kansas City’s success and decisions often last a lifetime. Ensuring we move forward in an equitable and people-centered manner will be critical to improving our Kansas City for decades to come. I understand the responsibility and am excited to play a role in the process.”

JAMES BAKER, BNIM ASSOCIATE

Learn about the City Plan Commission here.

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