by Aim Admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Bordered by concrete sidewalks instead of a lush lawn, Bluffton’s courthouse stands as a unique testament to the frugality of the city’s founders. The courthouse is one of very few in Indiana without a grounds....
by Aim Admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed in the Hamilton County Report, Letter to the Editor, on April 12, 2017. Responsible stewardship of tax dollars is the hallmark of good government. One fundamental principle should guide the use of public funds: taxes are investments on behalf of...
by Aim Admin | Apr 11, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist As lawmakers negotiate a final roads funding plan, one thing is certain: Indiana’s cities and towns face a critical, $775 million-a-year need to bring local roads into fair condition. Municipal leaders are urging...
by Aim Admin | Apr 10, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members, Uncategorized
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers sees his vision for downtown as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the city’s center into a place where more residents can live, shop and visit for entertainment. This spring,...
by Aim Admin | Apr 5, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist For Greensburg Mayor Dan Manus, the city’s downtown is a key focal point. “My feeling is that downtown is the hub or heart of the city, and if our downtown is vibrant and thriving then everything else grows from...
by Aim Admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist The towns of McCordsville and Cumberland are partnering to raise awareness of the economic development potential of a shared corridor. Community leaders launched a study to analyze the business investment...