Creating communities where residents and businesses can succeed.

The Kansas Department of Commerce established the Quality Places Division (QPD) in 2024 as part of a major organizational re-alignment. The division focuses on strengthening community assets through placemaking, broadband expansion, revitalization efforts, and other local development initiatives. By bringing these departments under one unified structure, QPD aims to create vibrant, attractive communities where residents and businesses can succeed. Its mission is to enhance quality of place and support economic growth through strategic investments, grants, and hands-on assistance for local projects across Kansas.