Welcome!

The City of Independence is excited to begin the process of updating its Community Development Plan to create a long-term vision for Independence through 2050 and beyond. This roughly 10-month process will include many opportunities for public engagement and feedback.

Click through the tabs to learn more about the planning process including goals, project schedule, and plan elements.

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Independence Today

existing conditions

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2021 5-Year Estimates and LEHD OnTheMap 2020 Estimates

A Vision the Future

The following are goals and components to the planning process for the Community Development Plan.

  • Focus future development & public investment

  • Serve as a community information management tool

  • Document and analyze community's existing conditions

  • Establish a set of goals for the future and how to achieve them

  • Provide guidance for community decision-making

  • Actively encourage community involvement from all residents

Project Schedule

schedule