Armour Hills Homes Association

It’s game day! Let’s go Chiefs!

It has been brought to our attention that these flyers were recently distributed among the neighborhood promoting the NextDoor app. We'd like to remind residents that this is NOT an official Armour Hills Homes Association communication channel - we are not affiliated with this app and do NOT use it. All official AHHA communication will be conducted via our email list, website and Facebook page. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

The Jackson County Health Department - MO has developed a new vaccine survey tool to let residents know when it's their turn to get the vaccine as soon as possible, and get people set up with appointments. Click the link below to fill out this short survey!

At the end of last year, the KC Star produced a series of articles reflecting on their historical role in issues of race in our city. In this article exploring the relationship of Star founder William Rockhill Nelson and Armour Hills developer J.C Nichols, our neighborhood is mentioned by name. That's because J.C. Nichols, the long lauded developer that built the Country Club District that includes Armour Hills, had a primary role in establishing and sustaining racial segrega...tion, with Nelson as his supporter. The restrictive covenants on his properties were especially impactful, forbidding the sale of property to Black people in perpetuity. Nelson and Nichols' shared interest was in beautifully planned and designed neighborhoods. The results of that are undeniable: Armour Hills remains an exemplary place to live to this day, with design that inspires the best residential neighborhoods. That initial commercial success was built on explicit racial exclusion, though. Later, court cases ruled that these racial covenants were not enforceable, making them an afterthought for some but a glaring reminder of enduring inequities to others. Because they were designed to live on in perpetuity, these restrictions were intentionally difficult to remove and remained as sad relics in the governing documents of the Armour Hills Homes Association for generations. Instead of relying on their inability to be enforced, the AHHA board navigated the necessary steps to finally strike these racial covenants once and for all, effective in 2020. While it won't repair the significant damage they caused or heal the lingering impacts of segregation on our city, we hope this step sends a strong message that our tarnished past doesn't hinder our focus on a more inclusive and equitable future.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT! And keep an extra close eye on your pets, as we have reason to believe the perpetrator might have tried to abduct other dogs in the area.

Happy New Year's Eve! However you are celebrating, stay safe and cheers to a happy, healthy 2021!

Brian Platt, Kansas City’s new City Manager, will be the featured speaker and will answer audience questions at the South Kansas City Alliance virtual meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this coming Monday, January 11. This is one of his first major presentations to south Kansas City residents. Residents can join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86504832195 The passcode is 326396.

Now that Christmas is over, the City encourages residents to recycle lights and real trees. Kansas City residents can dispose of trees for free on Saturdays only through Jan. 16, 2021, at one of three leaf and brush sites: http://bit.ly/2Sx4os2 Trees must be free of tinsel, lights and other ornaments. You must bring proof of residency. Trees can also be dropped off at the sites Monday through Friday, but there is a $5 fee.

If your real Christmas tree is STILL hanging around, this is the last chance to recycle it and old Christmas lights! You can dispose of your tree for free this Saturday, Jan. 16, at one of three leaf and brush sites: http://bit.ly/2Sx4os2 Trees must be free of tinsel, lights and other ornaments. You must bring proof of residency.

Residents are invited to join Sixth District Councilmembers Kevin McManus, Andrea Bough, South KC & Grandview Chambers for a Virtual Community Meeting, 8 am this Friday. They will discuss state and federal legislative priorities based on ordinances passed by the KCMO City Council. Register at: http://conta.cc/3b9CQDv

REMINDER: The City's no-tag trash week starts today, Dec. 26-31. During this week, residents can put out up to 12 bags curbside without any additional tags as long as each bag weighs less than 40 pounds. Regular trash rules apply. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.

Wishing all of our neighbors a very merry Christmas!

In case you missed it, congratulations to our 2020 Holiday Decorating Contest winners! The Best Block winner goes to 68th Street between Main and Grand but they had a lot of competition this year, especially from 67th Street between Brookside and Linden, West Dartmouth, and West 70th Terrace. Although it was a difficult task, following are the judges’ winners for this year:... Most Elaborate: 114 W 65th Terrace (synchronized to music) Most Elegant: 6530 Linden Most Original: 201 Winthrope (lights synchronized to music) Best Theme: 16 West 70th Terrace Additional Winner: 206 E 68th Street Additional Winner: 3 West 68th Terrace Thank you to everyone who participated and decorated. Everyone has gone all out and the true winners are all of us who get to enjoy the beauty. Hopefully everyone will take the time to see them all!

Wow, Armour Hills is really decorated for the holidays! Lights on every street, music playing and some unique displays. Everyone has gone all out and the true winners are all of us who get to enjoy the beauty. From Santa and his sleigh riding into the night sky, to the ice skater with his tongue stuck to a lamppost, to the quiet elegance of wreathes adorning every window, our neighborhood has captured the spirit of the holidays. The Best Block winner goes to 68th Street betw...een Main and Grand but they had a lot of competition this year, especially from 67th Street between Brookside and Linden, West Dartmouth, and West 70th Terrace. Although it was a difficult task, following are the judges’ winners for this year: Most Elaborate: 114 W 65th Terrace (synchronized to music) Most Elegant: 6530 Linden Most Original: 201 Winthrope (lights synchronized to music) Best Theme: 16 West 70th Terrace Additional Winner: 206 E 68th Street Additional Winner: 3 West 68th Terrace Hopefully everyone will take the time to see them all. Thanks to everyone for lighting up our neighborhood.