Investment Opportunities

The Ivanhoe Neighborhood represents an investment opportunity that will pay dividends in the form of prosperity, safety and leadership.  The neighborhood has a challenging and energetic strategic plan, which addresses vital community issues.  Moreover, it has the structure and capacity to implement the plan and to document its effectiveness.  Finally, because of its unique geographic position, the accomplishments of the Ivanhoe neighborhood will be felt throughout the greater Kansas City area.           

Demographic Profile

The Ivanhoe neighborhood is home to nearly 12,000 people, with African Americans the predominant ethnic group. Household income ranges from $11,016 in census tract 52 (Troost to Woodland; 31st Street to 35th Street) to $32,273 in census tract 62 (Woodland to Prospect; 39th Street to 43rd Street). Children under 17 comprise 32% of the population.

Housing Profile

There are more than 5,000 housing units in the Ivanhoe neighborhood; fewer than half are owner occupied. Owner occupancy ranges from a low of 26.6% in census tract 52 to a high of 53.9% in census tract 62. Nineteen percent of the housing units are vacant, with the greatest concentration in census tract 64 (Troost to Woodland; 39th Street to 43rd Street).

Capacity

The capacity of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council is based on its organizing structure. The basic organizing unit is the block. To date, the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council has identified 108 Block Contacts. Through a partnership with the Kansas City Neighborhood Alliance, one-half of the Block Contacts have been trained. The neighborhood itself is divided into four quadrants, with each quadrant’s leadership being responsible to the Block Contacts and, therefore, to each household in the neighborhood.

The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council has formed Strategic Partnerships with the Kansas City Police Department, Front Porch Alliance, Kansas City Power and Light Company, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, J.B. Nutter & Co. and local churches. These organizations have made commitments to work with the Neighborhood Council in beautification, safety, minor home repair and youth development issues.