The Vibrant Communities initiative is ready to build on a tremendous first year with a focus in 2017 on putting into place the 77 programs, policies and strategies in the Action Agenda. A steering committee composed of community leaders representing all corners of Elkhart County…
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A drastically expanded bicycle/walking trail network, a boost for public art and enhanced community amenities such as events, gathering places, parks and downtown beautification were among the 75 items presented Tuesday night, June 7, 2016, at the Vibrant Communities Summit on the Future. An energized…
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The Vibrant Communities Draft Action Agenda for Elkhart County will be unveiled in the Summit on the Future on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart. The Draft Action Agenda details projects, places and policies aimed at strengthening the things that…
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Here’s an example of the amazing things we can do as a community when we combine a good idea with energetic people and the right backers. We’ve already achieved a lot! What’s stopping us from creating the next Pumpkinvine idea? The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail A survey…
The Community Conversations are set to take place next week in five locations across Elkhart County. The meetings are a follow-up to the well-attended Kickoff Event hosted on January 26 in Elkhart's Lerner Theatre. During this second round of engagement the agenda will focus in on…
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Building off the energy and excitement of the January 26 Kickoff event in the Crystal Ballroom, the Community Conversations will bring together residents for discussion about what they love about their hometown and what actions they envision that could help make it even more lovable. The…
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Beautiful Venue for the Kickoff Example of Community Collaboration, Past Success On January 26, hundreds will gather in Elkhart to launch the Vibrant Communities initiative in the beautiful Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart. A decade ago this wouldn’t have been possible. The theatre had fallen…
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