Independence, Missouri

The "Better Streets and Parks" initiative resulted in voter approval of a sales tax that would support street and park improvement for Independence, Missouri. Citywide collaborative efforts have identified numerous projects and improvements that will be funded by this tax. The Midtown/Truman Corridor, which includes the historic Harry S. Truman district, is the revitalization of 72 blocks of the older core of the city. The project is administered by a volunteer board, and is overseen and monitored by a 12-member committee made up of residents. More than 70 percent of older homes in the corridor have been renovated or converted into usable retail property. The William Chrisman High School A.C.E. (Association for Chrisman Excellence) is a volunteer club of over 300 high school students designed to inspire excellence through the belief that volunteering is a life skill that allows individuals to give back to their community and the world. Students are able to receive a school letter after providing 40 hours of volunteer service to the community.

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