the largest initiatives currently underway, with a completion target set for 2026. According to Stewart, roads and sidewalks are also getting a facelift.“We’ve invested a lot more money in paving than we have in the past,” she says, adding that several sidewalk projects are in progress throughout the city. Winchester’s attention to infrastructure isn’t just limited to the physical—technology is also a priority. “We’re working on traffic signalization and cybersecurity to make sure everything is modernized and secure,” she explains. The city’s focus on growth and retention is clear.“We realize the businesses we have now—we want them to prosper,” Stewart says. While Winchester is actively recruiting new enterprises, existing businesses are equally important. Many local businesses struggled with e-commerce during COVID-19, prompting the city to create a free modernization program aimed at helping them establish an online presence. The city is also investing in its cultural development, 315 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 WINCHESTER, TN
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