That big splash today in downtown Elkhart? That’s the opening of the game-changing Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center in the heart of the city’s River District. Excitement built steadily over the last two years of construction and hundreds flocked to preview nights and open houses…
No matter which downtown you go to in Elkhart County — Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Middlebury, Wakarusa or Bristol — there are parts to like and other parts that could be improved. A team at enFocus has been working hard on research, interviewing downtown business owners…
The Vibrant Communities movement is getting serious about the numbers, and the next Community Champions Roundtable will offer a more in-depth look at how we will measure “vibrancy” in Elkhart County. From 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, community leaders representing a wide diversity…
Live in Elkhart County for more than a few days and you see that our waterways are drop-dead gorgeous. Chuck Drake knows this, even though he moved away from Elkhart County years ago. He’s a member of the I Grew Up in Elkhart, IN group…
What are the best parts about downtown Elkhart and downtown Goshen? What could use some improvement? What would you change? Those questions and more will be the subject of focus group meetings scheduled for both cities. Anyone in the public is invited to attend, even…
We are more than ready for summer. How about you? Elkhart County’s parks — including in the cities and towns — have an almost incredible diversity of recreation opportunities, everything from swimming and canoeing/kayaking, to tennis, volleyball or Ultimate Frisbee, to hiking, bicycling and bird…
It’s time to take things outside! The next Community Champions Roundtable will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in one of the jewels of Elkhart County’s park system, Ox Bow County Park. This gathering of Elkhart County leaders and influencers will be…
Hey, Elkhart County, the spring season in 2019 is not just when flowers bloom, trees bud with new life, and nature awakens for a warm days. Nope, the incredible growth also extends to all the projects getting off the ground throughout our wonderful cities, from…
Elkhart County and its cities and towns are getting more done, working together on projects and reaping the benefits of an emphasis on investing in quality of place and placemaking. The Vibrant Communities movement gathered the community to celebrate these achievements of Elkhart County residents…
It’s been a busy three years for quality of place and placemaking projects throughout Elkhart County. The community will get a more specific idea of just how much has been accomplished since the Vibrant Communities Action Agenda was unveiled in June 2016 at a special…
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