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Independence, MO —
The project: Englewood streetscape improvements
Completion date: Fall 2012
Location: Winner Road, between Appleton and Sterling avenues, in Independence
The details: In January 2011, the city of Independence received notification that it had received federal grant funds for the Englewood streetscape project. Construction on the project began this summer.
The progress: The sidewalks on the north side of Winner Road were removed and were replaced with wider sidewalks, most of which are 17 feet wide.
Parking spaces also are being reconfigured so the project won’t reduce the number of spaces along the street, said John Powell, director of the Public Works Department.
Aesthetic improvements also will be made to enhance the streetscape. According to Powell, the project includes multiple benefits.
“We have a lot of tourists in the Englewood Arts District, and that will enhance their experience,” Powell said. “The wider sidewalks and new sidewalks will provide for better pedestrian safety. It’s a quality-of-life improvement for the neighborhood and hopefully will promote economic development within the arts district.”
The project: Englewood streetscape improvements
Completion date: Fall 2012
Location: Winner Road, between Appleton and Sterling avenues, in Independence
The details: In January 2011, the city of Independence received notification that it had received federal grant funds for the Englewood streetscape project. Construction on the project began this summer.
The progress: The sidewalks on the north side of Winner Road were removed and were replaced with wider sidewalks, most of which are 17 feet wide.
Parking spaces also are being reconfigured so the project won’t reduce the number of spaces along the street, said John Powell, director of the Public Works Department.
Aesthetic improvements also will be made to enhance the streetscape. According to Powell, the project includes multiple benefits.
“We have a lot of tourists in the Englewood Arts District, and that will enhance their experience,” Powell said. “The wider sidewalks and new sidewalks will provide for better pedestrian safety. It’s a quality-of-life improvement for the neighborhood and hopefully will promote economic development within the arts district.”
