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Feb 24 2017

Steering committee gearing up to implement Action Agenda, launch micro-grant program

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Little Big Idea Grant, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

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…

Jun 09 2016

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Draft Action Agenda details 75 projects, programs and policies to enhance Elkhart County’s future

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

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…

May 03 2016

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Draft Action Agenda will be unveiled June 7 in Summit on the Future at Elkhart’s Lerner Theatre

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

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…

Apr 21 2016

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Thousands of comments offered so far in Vibrant Communities initiative meetings throughout Elkhart County

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With thousands of comments from community members to process, Vibrant Communities organizers have been busy sorting through all of the ideas and thoughts presented at five well-attended Community Conversations, through an online feedback tool and via smaller group meetings organized to reach minority communities and…

Mar 31 2016

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Creation of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail was a public-partnership

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

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…

Mar 14 2016

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From parks to community centers, great ideas presented at Community Conversations

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Featured News No Comments

More than 500 Elkhart County residents have already participated in Vibrant Communities Community Conversations, sharing what they love about the places they live and what they want to see in the future. The energy in each of the five meeting locations has been excellent. Estimated…

Feb 17 2016

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Community Conversations set to begin next week

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa No Comments

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…

Feb 03 2016

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Great Media Coverage of the Kickoff helps the Initiative Build Momentum

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Featured News No Comments

The unmistakable enthusiasm of Tuesday’s kickoff was captured in media coverage spanning Elkhart County’s largest newspapers, The Elkhart Truth and Goshen News, to the smaller Nappanee Advance-News and The Paper. The area’s four television stations and public radio station WVPE were also in the media…

Feb 02 2016

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What’s Next for Vibrant Communities?

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Elkhart, Featured News, Goshen, Middlebury & Bristol, Nappanee & Wakarusa, Next Chapter No Comments

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…

Jan 28 2016

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What a Night! More than 600 gather to launch Vibrant Communities

By ElkhartAdmin Countywide, Featured News No Comments

The Steering Committee for the Vibrant Communities initiative were thrilled with the turnout for process Kickoff on Tuesday night. More than 600 people packed the Lerner Theatre's Crystal Ballroom, forcing the Planning Team to prepare an additional, spill-over room. Reactions the event have been universally positive…

Steering committee gearing up to implement Action Agenda, launch micro-grant program

Draft Action Agenda details 75 projects, programs and policies to enhance Elkhart County’s future

Draft Action Agenda will be unveiled June 7 in Summit on the Future at Elkhart’s Lerner Theatre

Thousands of comments offered so far in Vibrant Communities initiative meetings throughout Elkhart County

Creation of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail was a public-partnership

From parks to community centers, great ideas presented at Community Conversations

Community Conversations set to begin next week

Great Media Coverage of the Kickoff helps the Initiative Build Momentum

What’s Next for Vibrant Communities?

What a Night! More than 600 gather to launch Vibrant Communities

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