Business View Civil & Municipal Apr-2023

149 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 ANDOVER , KS retail space. Jones explains that the entire development will be very pedestrian-oriented, with residents being able to walk from their homes to the town square in just five minutes. Jones says, “We want to keep that small-town vibe but have many big-city amenities. So that’s the balance we’re trying to achieve.” By focusing on mixed-use developments and creating a vibrant, community-centered hub, Andover is poised for continued growth while preserving the qualities that make it a special place to call home. Andover has faced its fair share of challenges, most notably the devastating impact of two significant tornadoes that struck the area 31 years apart. Despite these setbacks, Andover has proven to be a resilient community that bands together in the face of adversity, as City Administrator Jennifer McCausland explains: “The City of Andover is a resilient