by Aim Admin | Jun 21, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist As a finalist in a national innovation competition, Madison recently completed a new trail segment on a popular hillside and is revitalizing an influential street in its historic downtown. In 2016, Madison was named...
by Aim Admin | Jun 20, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist The restorations of historic theaters are breathing new life into the downtowns of cities and towns across the state. Here are four must-see projects. A restored James Whitcomb Riley retreat in Delphi The building...
by Aim Admin | Jun 15, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Yorktown residents can get the latest information on community events and other town happenings directly to their inboxes thanks to a new e-newsletter. Town leaders launched “What’s happening in Yorktown” in 2016,...
by Aim Admin | Jun 14, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist (This is part of an ongoing series on the positive impacts federal community development funds have on local communities.) The historic Astra Theater in Downtown Jasper is where Marc Steczyk first saw the iconic...
by Aim Admin | Jun 12, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Hoosier alleyways are experiencing a Renaissance. Re-imagining the narrow streets into public spaces with artwork and seating is a growing trend as cities and towns look to redevelop their downtowns. With the rise in...
by Aim Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Munster is charting the course for its future amid plans for major infrastructure projects, including a proposed commuter rail expansion. That’s prompted leaders of the Northwest Indiana town to explore a complex...