By Jan Landon
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

Kansans love to talk about the weather. In cafes on Main Streets all over the state, people recall the deepest snowfall, the fiercest tornado, and the highest temperatures that, of course, proved once again that an egg could indeed be cooked on a sidewalk.

But just because you want to talk about the weather doesn’t mean you have to endure it to find the conversation. At Tallgrass Creek you can swap weather stories without ever breaking a sweat.

Just like most Kansas towns, Tallgrass Creek will have its own Main Street— the heart of the community where old friends are greeted and new friends are introduced.

“The social side of Tallgrass Creek is in the Audubon Clubhouse,” says Suzanne Cole, marketing and sales director at the community. “This is our Main Street.”

Climate and convenience
There are a couple of big differences between traditional main street Kansas and Tallgrass Creek: climate and convenience.

At Tallgrass Creek there is no stepping into the summer sauna of Kansas.

Through 2005 there was an average of 33 days that were 90 degrees or hotter in June, July, and August in Kansas City, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data center. That doesn’t take into account the humidity that can cause you to be drenched with sweat after a few steps outside.

Climate-controlled walkways at the Tallgrass Creek community will lead to the center of activity. No heat and no waiting for the car to cool or the noontime sun to go down. The temperature will always be pleasant, and there won’t be any worries about finding a parking spot or plugging coins in the meter.

Lots to do
In the Audubon Clubhouse residents can visit the spa, get a new hairstyle at the salon, buy a gallon of milk at the Audubon Market, find a great read at the library, mail a letter, check a bank balance, or relax with a cup of coffee at the Marketplace Café.