Work on Implementing Stellar Communities Grant Moves Forward

July 24, 2011

July 24, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Initial planning for Greencastle's Stellar Communities grant initiatives got a lift Friday as representatives from multiple state agencies met with city and DePauw University officials for a project-by-project planning session to review progress and develop next steps," reports the Banner-Graphic. "The planning meeting -- which included Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray and DePauw University President Brian Casey -- focused heavily on ensuring proper coordination between the parties involved in implementing the city's ambitious Stellar Communities proposal." (photo: Mayor Murray and President Casey at the March 10 announcement of receipt of the Stellar Communities award)

The story notes, "Greencastle's Stellar Communities grant proposal was approved in March by the State of Indiana as one of two pilot projects (North Vernon being the other community). The Stellar Grant may provide as much as $19 million over the next three years to support core projects designed to enhance the economic, cultural and residential vitality of Greencastle's downtown and the 'South Court' neighborhood which connects it to the university. The scope of the project ranges from streetscape improvements to economic development initiatives and historic preservation efforts, primarily focused on the square and in the surrounding neighborhood."

Dr. Casey says, "We know that we're at our best when the city is the strongest it can be. We're partners in this effort, and I'm very happy about the ways in which we can work closely with the city to take Stellar from concept to reality."

You'll find the complete article at the newspaper's website.

 

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