THE NEXT 18–24 MONTHS Mayor McDonough is clear-eyed about priorities: keep growing public safety capacity and convert momentum into economic development that expands the tax base without sacrificing character. Older buildings are an asset, not a burden—perfect canvases for restaurants, pubs, specialty retail, and creative services. With fast-track permitting, targeted incentives, and GO bond projects queued, the city aims to make it easier to invest, adapt, and open doors downtown. “We’re moving from good to great,” the mayor PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n GBA www.gbateam.com GBA provides innovative architectural, engineering and construction services nationwide across federal, industrial, life sciences, mission critical, municipal, site development, transportation and water environment markets. With over 500 employees, GBA’s multidisciplinary team delivers on its core purpose: “Creating Remarkable Solutions for a Higher Quality of Life.” n Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism www.raytownchamber.com Raytown, nestled in the Kansas City metro, blends history, community, and opportunity. The Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism champions local businesses, promotes vibrant events, and fosters growth. Visitors enjoy local attractions, parks, and rich small-town charm just minutes from urban amenities. says. “For a long time we’ve said we want to be a destination. Now we’re doing the things that make that real.” As the concerts tune up, the trails link past to present, and patrol cars share calls with embedded clinicians, Raytown’s formula is becoming visible block by block: honor what makes the town itself, remove friction where it slows good ideas, and invite people—residents and visitors alike—to spend more of their lives here. In Raytown’s words, and in its actions, the message is the same: on the rise. 58 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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