Sara Copeland

@skcopeland.bsky.social

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FAICP, Urban planner, MIT alum, KCMO Public Schools parent. Optimist, opinionated. She/hers. Personal account (of course).

Photo of the beautiful art deco wall clock in the Council Chambers, showing the time as 5:10.
Shirt from Raygun that says "A.I. IS FOR LOSERS"
Whereas Sara Copeland served as North Kansas City's first Community Development Director, and... (Other fancy whereas clauses) Now Therefore, I, Bryant DeLong, Mayor do hereby proclaim February 1, 2022 to be Sara Copeland Day.
"Some folk want their luck buttered."
Wedges of shortbread ate arranged roughly in a circle, cooling on a sheet of parchment.
Football player wearing #10 is posed dramatically in front of the uprights with his back to the camera as he gets ready to kick the ball. The sky is a beautiful cerulean blue.
A kicker in white and yellow makes a field goal on a dark evening. The kick had a high apex and goes right between the uprights.
Sara, smiling in front of the US Capitol building on a dreary day.
Sara, smiling in front of the US Capitol building on a dreary day.
A football team in black uniforms is lined up for a field goal attempt against a team in white and green uniforms. They are playing under the lights on a blue field.
Football team in white uniforms on the field ready for the kick off.
A big yellow dog reclines in a chair on a porch. He's looking calmly at the camera.
US News best high school rankings: Lincoln College Prep is #1 ‐ best high school in the Kansas City Metro (Missouri) #3 - best high school in Missouri #3 - best high school in Missouri for college readiness
Margaritas in the fancy fish glasses at the beach house.
Beautiful sunset with blue and yellow
Sign that says "Read books Drink coffee Dismantle systems of oppression"
A whole pig head, wrapped in a plastic bag. The frosty snout is clearly visible.
Botana platter for two at Pepe's. Cheesy chips, tomatoes, avocado, and delicious fajita steak.
A big yellow dog sniffs at a beach ball that randomly appeared against the curb. It's a graduation themed beach ball. What, you thought the streets of Waldo were actually crime-ridden??
A really delicious looking piece of pie, sitting on my desk. The crust is golden brown and the filling is purple and glossy.
A small one-story stone building with steps leading up to a center door. Above the door is the inscription "Elmdale City Hall 1936".
Selfie with my division walking A vacated street on the UMKC campus.
A Shakespeare's Pizza cup
Ted Drewe's neon sign
Panthers- Lightning Takeaways - what we learned as CAROLINA edges Tampa Bay to take a 2-0 series lead amid a costly injury.
Lincoln College Prep Blue Tigers taking the field at the Urban Youth Academy baseball fields. Truman Road is beyond the outfield.
Looking up at the red KCPT/KCUR antennae against the blue sky.
Neon letters on the stair tower of the KCI parking garage say KANSAS CITY
I live in [a neighborhood]. My neighborhood feels like a community when I go to [a place] and hear [a sound] and smell [a smell]. I wish more people knew about the history of [an event] in this neighborhood. In the future, I hope that every street corner has a [an object].
Editor in chief Dr Song and Meaghan Stromberg present about JAPA.
A line drawing of me, where I look sort of possessed. But it's pretty fun, nevertheless!
Map showing Housing Shortages by state, with a national total of 3.9 million missing homes.
Sue Schwartz stands onstage in front of a screen displaying the National Planning Conference logo. Sue is rocking a Philadelphia Eagles jersey.
A big jumble of Yes for KC Kids postcards! Dear neighbor, Your YES vote for the school bond will support building upgrades to keep our students & teachers safe & healthy. A thriving city needs thriving schools. Thank you for voting yes!
Did you know? The last time voters approved a KCPS bond issue was 1967. KCPS is the only Missouri school district in the region without voter- approved bond funding. Average age of schools is 60+ years, with over $1 billion in facility needs.
Sun shines on a tree growing in a sidewalk area, surrounded by tall glass-clad buildings.
Miniature slot machine toy shows all 7s.
Shuttlecock in the sculpture garden at the Nelson Atkins, seen from inside. Because it's already too cold out.
A red-tinted drink with a big cube of ice sits on a woven blue placemat. The glass is monogrammed with a G.
Decorated heart-shaped cookie saying "3 PEAT" with Chiefs colors is broken on a plate with other Chiefs cookies.
A big yellow dog wearing a Chiefs scarf watches TV from up close. On the TV screen, two puppies are wrestling.
Log Cabin Latte, sitting on the window table overlooking the sidewalk in the Westside.
A proclamation on official stationary proclaiming February 1, 2022 as Sara Copeland Day in the City of North Kansas City.