Could Police Substation & Services Save Independence Center?!?

Actually . . 

Focusing on services isn't such a bad idea . . . It's very hard to outsource or home deliver a haircut. 

We're not certain if this turning the mall into one big food court & beauty shop is the best way forward. 

But . . . 

It probably a better idea than the current model: An unpaid daycare for wayward 20-somethings.

Check-it . . .

"The mall is also trying to incorporate more businesses that offer services instead of strictly brick-and-mortar retail as a way to increase foot traffic."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Independence Center pivots to include service-based tenants, including new IPD substation

Shoppers can still do normal "mall" things at Independence Center, but the center hopes to add more services, like a newly expanded Independence police substation, to create foot traffic.