Northland, Kansas City
The Northland is an area on the northside of the Kansas City metropolitan area comprising Platte County and Clay County.[1] North of the Missouri River, the Northland includes the northern part of Kansas City, Missouri, the cities of North Kansas City, Liberty, Parkville, Riverside, Platte City, and Gladstone, and the towns of Smithville, Weatherby Lake, and Pleasant Valley.[2] The area is home to more than 360,000 people.[3]
The Northland is largely suburban and rural compared to the rest of the Kansas City metro area, but it has been rapidly developing since the 2010s.[4]
Notable Businesses and Attractions[5][6][7]
- Briarcliff Village
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- North Kansas City Hospital
- Oceans of Fun
- Shoal Creek Living History Museum
- Weston
- William Jewell College
- Worlds of Fun
- Zona Rosa
References
- ^ "Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce". Northland Chamber. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Ultimate Guide Northland Kansas City". LeasingKC. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ Johnston, Jenny (2022). "Welcome to the Northland". Welcome Home. MetroMedia. Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ Cagle, Ellen (September 9, 2022). "Kansas City's Northland booms as more people search for land, cheaper homes". Kansas City Business Journal. Fox 4 News. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "The Northland". VisitKC. Visit KC. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Dulin, Pete (September 3, 2022). "Want to explore North Kansas City? Start with this beginner's guide to the city". KCUR. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Ultimate Guide Northland Kansas City". LeasingKC.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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