Greater Decatur Initiative
Greater Decatur is a group of citizens formed in 2012 under the direction of Mayor John Schultz to assist in establishing long-term priorities for the community. After reviewing the City’s comprehensive plan and the park plan, studying other regional initiatives, and hearing from other successful communities, we have established the following to provide guidance:
Vision:A family oriented community full of opportunity and pride – a place to call home.
Mission: Attract, retain, and engage citizens through enhanced quality of life and economic prosperity.
Focus Areas
- Redevelopment and Revitalization
- Personal and Business Development and Support
- Recreational Opportunities and Social Connectivity
- Community Marketing
Committee Members
Mayor Ken Meyer, Tim Baker, Kyle Bischoff, Cameron Collier, Larry Isch, Greg Kitson, Deidre Miller, Ryan Noblitt, Melissa Norby, Anne Razo, Clint Tumbleson
Community Project List
Phase
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Project Description
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Total Cost
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Notes
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1
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Nature Preserve Project
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$ 300,000
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Potential DNR Grant
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1
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Monroe St. Bridge / Downtown Gateway
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$ 600,000
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1
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Monroe St. Streetscape
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$ 1,000,000
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1
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Art Center
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$ 200,000
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|
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1
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Business Accelerator / Co-working Space
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$ 200,000
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1
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2nd St. Streetscape
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$ 2,100,000
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2
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Downtown Message Board (LED Screen)
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$ -
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Included in Streetscapes
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3
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Downtown Information Kiosk
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$ -
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Included in Streetscapes
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1
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Pocket Park Completion
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$ -
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Included in Streetscapes
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1
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Downtown Sound System
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$ -
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Included in Streetscapes
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1
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Downtown Facades
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$ 500,000
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Partnership w/ Property Owners
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1
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Marketing Campaign
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$ 50,000
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|
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1
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Shaffer Building Acquisition and Removal
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$ 500,000
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Potential OCRA grant w/o Stellar
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1
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1st St Property Acquisition and Removal
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$ 200,000
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TBD for Riverfront Development
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1
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Old 27 Route Signage
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$ 50,000
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1
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Pennsy Depot
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$ 80,000
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Separate Ask Initiative
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1
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SHARP Housing
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$ 575,000
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Partnership w/ Property Owners
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2
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Hanna-Nutman Ball Diamonds
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$ 2,300,000
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|
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2
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1st and Jefferson St. Riverside Park
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$ 800,000
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2
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Rivergreenway (5 points through 1st)
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$ 150,000
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2
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5 Points Enhancement / Downtown Gateway
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$ 2,500,000
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Potential INDOT funding
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3
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Adams St Streetscape
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$ 2,500,000
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Potential OCRA funding
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3
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North Gateway
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?
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|
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3
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South Gateway
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?
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|
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3
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Splash Pad
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$ 200,000
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3
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Freight Depot
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$ 100,000
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$ 14,905,000
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