In February 2017, the City of Independence, Missouri, adopted a strategic plan featuring a unified vision for infrastructure, economic development, and public safety. The first step was passage of a sales tax in August 2017, which was supported by 80% of the vote. This was a result of city leadership and the private sector coming together to present an innovative pathway that uses integrated project delivery. The two key pivotal projects provide connectivity to the historic downtown square from regional transportation hubs, the removal of blight, enhanced aesthetics, and multi-modal upgrades. Public works is leading the effort as the government department in-charge of deploying these improvements.

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