Stage 1. Initial Planning.
The first year of the program consists of project planning, property acquisition, procurement, grant and contract approvals by all three state agencies, as well as starting project design.

Stage 2. Transitional: Planning to Implementation.
The second year of ISCP entails executing design and environmental assessments. This involves communities shifting from planning into implementation of projects in the target areas.

Stage 3. Implementation and Continuum of Support.
The third year and final stage of the program consists of full implementation and construction of improvement projects in target areas.

Corydon's Planning & Implementation

Upon being designated as a community partner participant, the city enters into the next phase of the process. This phase consists of three stages from initial planning toward implementation in a three-year timeframe. Corydon is currently in Stage 1. Initial Planning and making significant progress toward Stage 2. Transitional Stage. 

As of June 2017, Corydon has seen forward motion on several Stellar projects. Significant progress is expected throughout the remainder of the year for four projects in particular, the Stonecipher Building historic renovation, the J. J. Bulleit Building historic renovation, the facade improvement program, and the Indian Creek Trail connection. The current status on these projects are outlined below:
Stonecipher Building Rehabilitation
  • ​Historic Grant Renovation Program funds from OCRA and a Facade Matching Grant from Main Street Corydon have been received
  • Necessary permits and historic building in floodplain variance have been acquired
  • Design is underway and completion is anticipated for November 2017
J. J. Bulleit Building Rehabilitation
  • ​A Historic Grant Renovation Program fund from OCRA, a Harrison County Community Foundation grant and loan, a Facade Matching Grant from Main Street Corydon, and Federal Historic Tax Credits have been received
  • Renovation of the Harper Building was added to the project following a Harrison County Community Foundation grant
  • Necessary permits and historic building in floodplain variance have been acquired
  • Construction is underway and completion is anticipated for October 2017
Facade Improvements
  • Main Street Corydon Funds have been allocated and grants have leveraged private investment
  • ​6 facades are expected for improvement in 2017
  • Application for local and state matching funds are still open for building owners
Indian Creek Trail Connection​
  • ​Received funding from Harrison County and the Harrison County Community Foundation
  • Permit approved
  • Right-of-way purchase anticipated completion early summer 2017
  • Anticipated completion of construction 2018
Advancements have also been made on other projects, however completion is projected further down the road. These projects include downtown enhancements, the Corydon School Senior Lofts, the Keller Site, and the Capitol Avenue Gateway and Urban Trail.
Downtown Enhancements
  • ​Priority areas for lighting improvements have been identified and designs are in preparation
Corydon School Senior Lofts
  • ​Low Income Historic Tax Credits, HOME Funds, and a Development Fund from IHCDA have been received
  • A new facility is under construction for the Boys & Girls Club, the group currently occupying the space
  • Design is underway and completion is anticipated for 2019
Keller Site Market-Rate Housing
  • Developer has completed a site survey
  • Apartment building and brownstone homes will be included in the first phase
Keller Park
  • ​A site survey has been completed
  • OCRA funding pending
  • Selection process completed for a design consultant and completion of conceptional design and application anticipated for 2017
Capitol Avenue Gateway and Urban Trail
  • ​Coordinating with INDOT on consultant selection process for design
  • INDOT funding pending
Finally, the following two remaining projects are due to progress later, although some efforts have already began.

Housing Rehabilitation
  • ​IHCDA HOME funds pending
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation​
  • OCRA Community Development Block Grant funds pending
  • Program requirements are in development and applications for interested home owners are anticipated to open in 2017​
"We are inspired by the community engagement in our public input sessions at Town Hall earlier this month. More than 80 people attended the workshops and 400 submitted a survey. What is most exciting is that the youth of our community are fully engaged. Parents, grandparents, children, teenagers and young adults attended each workshop, and many school children participated in our survey. I’ve even received letters and petitions from students who are excited about the future park at Keller. "

"The ten projects are establishing a strong foundation of excellence, community partnerships, teamwork, and have engaged people of all ages. Community members have also suggested other areas to consider after the current projects are completed. An unexpected result of being designated Stellar is that people are dreaming outside the realm of current plans, creating a community with vision and perspective. "