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The Letter of Intent
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The momentum to apply for Stellar Community designation was jumpstarted by Corydon's past and concurrent projects, including the Corydon Comprehensive Plan, the Main Street Downtown Focus Plan, and the Hometown Collaboration Initiative, all of which offered project readiness and many pre-established partnerships. A Stellar Steering Committee was developed, capturing a wide range of age groups, interests, and opinions, and which helped to identify and refine the project initiatives of the previous projects. This group included representatives from all community partners including the development team and local leaders, high school and middle school students, as well as interested residents and business owners.
In addition to composing a Letter of Interest for ISCP designation, which attracted more developers and private investment, the Steering Committee also worked to create a communication plan to ensure continued community engagement through outreach in the form of weekly update articles, newspaper inserts, newsletter invites to households to attend town council meetings, a Q&A booth with the town council president at the weekly farmers market, as well on social media and on a new town website. After selection as a finalist, Corydon hosted a "Stellar-bration," a place-making event and picnic where community members celebrated and helped to decorate the town for its bicentennial. Vision: to become a premier community in Louisville Metropolitan Region and Indiana |
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Step 2
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The Strategic Community Investment Plan
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"Corydon is a place that is eager to join with the participating state agencies in creating a comprehensive strategy like no other in the state." -Steven A. Gilliland, President and CEO, Harrison County Community Foundation
"Although three to four years is an aggressive timeline to complete 10 projects, we have a large development team with the experience, passion, drive, fiscal responsibility, and proven success to get these projects complete. For example, in the past two years Corydon has completed 10 projects with community and state partners." "The Stellar Projects have been selected for their ability to improve the quality of life in Corydon and Harrison County and to appeal to all generations. These projects will have a dramatic visible and aesthetic impact on Corydon that we hope will not only attract new residents, but will increase the likelihood that our well0-educated young professionals will remain in Harrison County. The impacts of our Stellar Projects increase housing opportunities for all ages and all stages of life, improves multi-modal connectivity, increases foot traffic that supports our local businesses, and provides additional quality-of-life amenities that enrich our lives through historical, cultural and artistic expression. Not only does each project offer positive impacts on our community individually, but as a whole, our Stellar Projects increase that impact exponentially." "Completion of the Stellar Projects will be a major step forward for Corydon's revitalization effort, but certainly no the first nor the last. The Stellar Communities Program builds upon a strong foundation of community involvement and lays the groundwork for our future. We know that investment draws investment. By aggressively completing the Stellar Projects, we will attract new residents and new investment to Corydon and Harrison County that will help us overcome the challenges we face." Proposed Stellar Projects are estimated to invest nearly $34,000,000 in Corydon "The proposed Stellar Projects not only impact the local community and enhance the region, but showcase Indiana. These projects will directly increase the quality of life and attract new residents and retain our young professionals. It will improve educational enrollment through added housing units, as well as increase educational attainment and resident income by attracting businesses and professionals with our enhanced quality of life, scholarships, and rental opportunities. These projects will help our community attract quality jobs, aid in entrepreneurial opportunity that creates an atmosphere where small businesses can thrive, and improve the assed value of the community through public redevelopment effort and private investment. The impacts of a Stellar Designation not only create a healthy economic community that is receptive for entrepreneurial opportunities, but also creates a welcoming community for all generations and a strong regional attraction spurred by transformative projects." Target Area: "our target area is focused on the core of Corydon, where the birth of our state occurred, where previous investment has been made, and where current efforts and investment will continue to be seen." encompasses the entire Historic Downtown and Arts and Cultural District, as well as included major destination and established neighborhoods "While designing the projects, those involved have been careful to ensure the charm that has been associated with Corydon for decades is not lost." - Jo Ann Spieth-Saylor, Editor, The Corydon Democrat "As the Community continues to make significant investments, Corydon strives to become more diverse, truly encapsulating community as a place for all ages, races, ethnicities, and those in different stages in life. In our focus area, we have targeted different populations to ensure that Corydon is a place for everyone - from our youth to young adults to families to senior citizens. Each focus group has different needs but is interconnected in some way that benefits the entire community." Target population: Downtown Businesses, Professionals & Workforce, Tourists & Visitors, Entrepreneurs, Young Adults, Arts & Culture Community, Youth, Senior Citizens Stonecipher Building Historic Renovation J. J. Bulleit Building Historic Renovation Facade Improvement Program Downtown Enhancements Corydon School Senior Lofts Housing Rehabilitation Indian Creek Trail Connection Keller Site Mixed-Use Redevelopment Keller Park Capitol Avenue Gateway & Urban Trail |
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Step 3
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The Site Visit
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Step 4
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The Announcement
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