After Final Reviews, our focus shifted toward preparing and assembling our final exhibit installation at the Kansas City Design Center. As the semester comes to a close, the exhibit became an opportunity not only to present our work, but also to communicate the larger vision behind the Greenline and the collective effort that shaped it throughout the semester. Much of our time was spent translating drawings, diagrams, renderings, and research into a physical experience that could clearly tell the story of each segment while still feeling connected as one unified project.

One of the biggest challenges during the setup process was balancing clarity with density of information. Because the Greenline addresses issues ranging from ecology and transportation to housing, connectivity, and public space, we had to think carefully about how people would move through the exhibit and understand the progression of ideas. This led to conversations about hierarchy, pacing, and how graphics could work together to create moments of focus without overwhelming viewers. We experimented with placement, spacing, and sequencing in order to create a more immersive and readable experience.

As a studio, we also spent time refining the physical atmosphere of the exhibit itself. Beyond simply pinning work on walls, we considered how lighting, models, materiality, and presentation techniques could reinforce the identity of the Greenline. Seeing all of the segments assembled together highlighted the continuity of the project and revealed how individual interventions contribute to a larger network across Kansas City. The exhibit began to function less as a collection of separate proposals and more as a shared vision for connectivity, ecology, and public life within the city.

The setup process also became a moment of reflection on the semester as a whole. Many of the ideas that began as diagrams, sketches, and conversations earlier in the term are now represented through final drawings and spatial proposals. Walking through the exhibit made it possible to see how research, community feedback, and iterative design decisions evolved into more resolved interventions. It also emphasized the collaborative nature of the studio, where each team contributed a unique perspective while still working toward a common framework.

Written by Bailey Stretton, Fourth Year Interior Architecture Student

This week wraps up our studio’s work on the Greenline. Over the course of the semester, four groups within our studio have iterated upon their assigned segments of the Greenline trail. Across the segments, design goals included incorporating green infrastructure, creating spaces for children and families, livability, safety, celebrating neighborhoods, and many more. 

This week we finalized our designs and presented them at Final Reviews to reviewers Vince Bryant, Erik Wullschleger, Brent Sells, Steve Rhoades, Steve McDowell, Mark Horne, and Jared Campbell on Wednesday. Each segment team has been fully diving into the character of the Greenline in each individual segment and understanding the plausibility of the implementation of the trail. After a semester of learning the ins and outs of Kansas City, meeting with community members, and exploring various ideas, we shared our final insights with excitement for the future of the Greenline. During reviews, it was highlighted that our community is eager for the Greenline to be finalized and has shown immense excitement in this process. 

We look forward to hearing from the community one last time during our exhibit opening and we are excited to see the work that continues to be done on the Greenline!

Written by Morgan Bratt, Fourth Year Interior Architecture Student

This week in studio, our focus has shifted toward final production as we prepare for presentations and the exhibit at the Kansas City Public Library. All of the segment teams have been refining their proposals and translating the months of work into clear, communicative posters. As the East Segment team, we are prioritizing how our ideas are read by an audience, making sure our narrative is concise, visually engaging, and grounded in a strong sense of purpose. Using Miro as a collaborative tool, we have been aligning our layouts and content so that each poster can effectively tell the Greenline story.

As we move through these final edits, we are focusing on clarity and intention. With limited space, every diagram and render needs to work efficiently in telling the story. A central theme in our work has been implementation, specifically how our design can be introduced through a series of phases rather than all at once. By illustrating before and after conditions, we are able to communicate change over time, helping viewers understand both the immediate and long-term potential of the corridor. On The Paseo Boulevard, we have identified that for the Greenline to be most impactful, a road diet is necessary, reducing the street from three lanes to two, with the third lane becoming on-street parking. This shift not only calms traffic but also opens opportunities for safer pedestrian crossings and stronger connections to the central greenspace, which is currently underutilized. By reclaiming this space, we begin to reframe the corridor that prioritizes the people rather than the vehicle, making the push for a more walkable city.

A key moment within our segment is the gateway condition. Our proposal introduces a welcome center that acts as both an entry point and a cultural marker; it’s something that reflects the identity of the surrounding community while inviting users onto the Greenline. We have been exploring adjustments to the intersection where the gateway meets the entry point of the Paseo. By shifting both directions of traffic to one side of the street, we can expand the eastern side into a more generous greenspace along the trail, strengthening the presence of the Greenline and creating a safer, more intuitive experience for pedestrians and cyclists.

Writtten by Evion Ruff, Fourth Year Interior Architecture Student