“This project is a collaboration between the The University of Kansas, the Kansas City Public Library, KC Digital Drive, Thryve KC, Keystone Innovations and numerous community organizations, such as schools, mobility providers and local governments. The university brings in the technical and research perspective on mobility and app development. The Kansas City Public Library and ThrYve connect with the youth and ensure their voice is heard. KC Digital Drive and Keystone Innovations support with pilot implementation and with identifying a sustainable path for our proposed solutions.”
Jomella Watson-Thompson: “OST [Out-of-School-Time] opportunities for youth are critical to their healthy and positive development, which impacts their success as individuals and contributors to their communities.”