Before and after: See photos of once-blighted areas in Independence
The city of Independence tore down a blighted home in the 400 block of East Sea Avenue, making it an empty lot. The city says it has made “significant changes” to its efforts to address dangerous and unsafe buildings in the city, including increased funding and staffing.Provided by city of Independence
The city of Independence tore down a blighted home in the 400 block of East Sea Avenue, making it an empty lot. The city says it has made “significant changes” to its efforts to address dangerous and unsafe buildings in the city, including increased funding and staffing.Provided by city of Independence
The city of Independence has focused its efforts to demolish dangerous buildings on East Salisbury Road, where the Beauty Rest Motel was once located. The city tore the motel down, and developers built new single-family homes in its place.Provided by city of Independence
The city of Independence has focused its efforts to demolish dangerous buildings on East Salisbury Road, where the Beauty Rest Motel was once located. The city tore the motel down, and developers built this new single-family home and two others in its place.Provided by city of Independence
After more than a decade, Independence residents are pleased with the progress made on the former Monty Parker Printing building at 1106 West Lexington Ave. Over the summer, the building received a fresh coat of paint and lawn maintenance.McKenzie Nelson