Twelfth Street Heritage Development Corporation (TSHDC) is on a mission to improve the quality of life for residents of Kansas City’s most challenged urban neighborhoods. Their mission is to foster an environment that leads to safer, cleaner streets, attractive and affordable homes, thriving businesses, inviting parks and playgrounds, and neighbors who know each other. This mission is achieved through the demolition of deteriorating buildings, a community-wide reduction in crime against people and property, developing affordable housing and shelter facilities, and much more. In recent years, however, TSHDC has assumed a more strategic role by facilitating the development of beneficial relationships that accelerate housing and economic development. Overall, Twelfth Street Heritage Development Corporation is attempting to better communities in Kansas City and can be contacted through the links provided.