Beta — Growing Resource Library

Stop Starting
From Scratch.

A centralized library of permitted designs, construction templates, legal playbooks, and vetted vendors — built for Kansas City community builders and shared across the entire ecosystem so every project benefits from what came before it.

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What the Portal Does

Every Resource Your
Project Needs.

The Shared Resources Portal reduces the per-project cost and time burden on community builders by centralizing reusable assets and connecting builders to trusted, vetted service providers.

Permitted Design Catalog

Browse and download pre-approved architectural designs with spec sheets, site constraints, unit mix, cost assumptions, and permitting notes already worked out.

Templates and Playbooks

Access vetted templates for construction contracts, pro forma models, permitting documentation, legal structures, and operational playbooks — organized by project type.

Vetted Vendor Directory

Find pre-screened contractors, architects, attorneys, and financial consultants with service categories, geography, insurance and licensing verification, and a direct request workflow.

Search and Filter

Find exactly what you need by resource type, jurisdiction, building type, unit count, or contributor — with versioning so you always access the most current file.

Request Workflow

Submit a need — legal review, cost estimating, permit guidance — and The Way Home routes your request to the right vetted partner or vendor in the network.

Contribute and Collaborate

Upload resources for peer review and contribute your project learnings back to the ecosystem — building a shared knowledge base that gets stronger with every completed project.

Public Resource Library

Real Resources,
Right Now.

35+ verified public resources for KC-area affordable housing builders — organized, linked, and ready to use. More resources added regularly as this library grows.

Who It Serves

Built for the Builders
Who Build Kansas City.

Community Builders

Developers, CHDOs, and Contractors

  • Download permitted designs and adapt them for your site
  • Access pro forma templates and construction playbooks
  • Submit resource requests and get routed to vetted partners
  • Contribute learnings back to the shared library
Resource Contributors

Organizations with Expertise to Share

  • Upload resources for admin review and publication
  • Version and maintain your contributions over time
  • Build visibility within the KC affordable housing ecosystem
Service Providers

Vendors and Professional Services

  • Maintain a verified profile in the vendor directory
  • Receive routed requests from builders who need your expertise
  • Grow your pipeline through The Way Home's trusted network
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Builder Network.

Sign up for early access and be among the first builders to access permitted designs, templates, and the vetted vendor directory when the portal launches.

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