A focus on housing is paying off for Independence.
For the past few years, the City has made an effort to increase the number of housing units available for rental and purchase. Officials have also placed an emphasis on rehabbing and refurbishing older houses. Director of Independence Housing Authority April Nutt says the City is starting to see the results of that work.
Independence Mayor Dean Hayse says the City has a lot to offer new residents.
In addition to the renovations of older homes in the City, new developments are in the works downtown to turn the Professional Building into apartments and a 3-D printed home is planned for north 10th Street.
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