Jasper opens The Parklands

Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist, Aim Jasper is now home to a scenic 75-acre urban park through a project that transformed a former golf course into a premier nature destination. Jasper celebrated the opening of The Parklands in July. Features of...
Kokomo celebrates new trail bridge

Kokomo celebrates new trail bridge

Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist, Aim A new bridge that serves as a key connection to nearly 40 miles of trail in northern Indiana is now open. The Nickel Plate Trail bridge connects the Industrial Heritage Trail in Kokomo with the Nickel Plate...
Hobart focusing on downtown, lakefront

Hobart focusing on downtown, lakefront

Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist, Aim Hobart is seeing a resurgence of people wanting to live near the city’s urban center. And with Hobart’s downtown located on a lakefront, community leaders have launched projects to maximize the scenic amenity...
Boosting quality of life through housing

Boosting quality of life through housing

Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist, Aim In the aftermath of the recession, Sullivan leaders faced a challenge familiar to cities and towns across the state. How should the southern Indiana community grow its tax base? Sullivan Mayor Clint Lamb hit the...
Jasper opens The Parklands