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WHAT IS THE HARRISON COUNTY TOWN PLANNING INITIATIVE?
The Harrison County Planning Initiative is a grassroots effort that aims to help each town in the county identify a strategic direction for their future. It was identified through the Harrison County Leadership Planning Initiative, and Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) realized the potential that could result from providing the resources for each town to dream big. This process starts at the local level and is driven by residents and businesses in each town – basically the people who know their town best!
This initiative, funded by both HCCF and Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) VII Implementation Grant, will assist each of the County’s ten incorporated towns to complete a Comprehensive Plan and an Asset Management Plan, as required by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). HCCF plans to initiate three comprehensive plans in 2021, four comprehensive plans in 2022, and three comprehensive plans in 2023. The overall schedule can be viewed on the Schedule & Process tab and individual community schedules can be found on the Town Plans tab.
GET INVOLVED!
The Harrison County Town Planning Initiative recognizes the vital role the ten incorporated communities play in inspiring positive transformation – economic, environmental, and social advancement in Harrison County. Our goal is to provide each community with a creative exercise that empowers you to think outside the box in identifying ways to enhance and improve the places in which you spend your time.
The ten communities involved in this Town Planning Initiative include Corydon, Crandall, Elizabeth, Laconia, Lanesville, Mauckport, Milltown, New Amsterdam, New Middletown, and Palmyra. Did you know the population of these communities range from 15 – 3,000 residents? In small towns like these, every voice is influential, every idea is valuable, every home is treasured, and every business is essential to the community’s ability to thrive. You are invited to inform, inspire, and implement your vision for the future! Find upcoming events in your community on the Town Plans page!
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Comprehensive plans for Palmyra, Corydon, and New Amsterdam are currently in progress! The Lanesville, New Middletown, and Laconia plans have been completed and can be viewed on the town pages. Check out the individual community pages for information.
LATEST NEWS
Town of Corydon - The draft comprehensive plan is available for review and comment! Visit the Corydon town page to review the draft plan.
Completed Plans - The first three comprehensive plans have been approved by the town council and adopted by the county! Visit the Lanesville, New Middletown, and Laconia town pages to review the final plan!
HCCF receives Implementation Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. - The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) has received a Community Leadership (Implementation) Grant of $90,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. With the grant, the community foundation will provide resources and support for all 10 incorporated towns in Harrison County to create or update a Comprehensive Plan and an Asset Management Plan to leverage outside funding for infrastructure projects.
OUR EVENTS
Thu, May 11Palmyra Town HallJoin us at Town Hall on May 11th for a short presentation on the draft plan. The project team will ask the council to approve the draft plan!
Mon, Apr 03Mauckport Town HallJoin us at Town Hall during the council meeting to review the big ideas for the future!
Sun, Mar 26Roys HideoutJoin us at the Fish Fry at Roys Hideout starting at 1:00 PM to learn about the planning process and share your ideas for the future!
Tue, Mar 21CorydonPlease join us at Town Hall for a public open house! We would love to hear for you about the draft plan recommendations. Stop by the council meeting room anytime between 5:00 and 6:30pm to review the big ideas and top priorities.
Thu, Mar 02Harrison County Government OfficeThe Harrison County Plan Commission is responsible for planning the orderly development of the County. The project team will present the completed comprehensive plans for Lanesville, New Middletown, and Laconia, to the Plan Commission seeking a favorable recommendation for adoption.
Wed, Feb 08Palmyra Community CenterJoin us on February 8 on Palmyra for the third public engagement opportunity! The open house will start at 5:00 PM at the Palmyra Community Center. Come prepared to review the draft plan recommendations!
Thu, Jan 05Laconia Town HallJoin us on January 5 in Laconia for the second public engagement opportunity! The open house will start at 5:30 PM at the Laconia Town Hall. Come prepared to talk about the vision for the future!
Tue, Dec 13New Middletown Town HallJoin us at the New Middletown town council meeting (town hall) on December 13 at 7:00 PM for a opportunity to discuss the draft plan.
Mon, Nov 07Mauckport Town HallJoin us on November 7 in Mauckport for the first public engagement opportunity! The open house will start at 5:00 PM at the Mauckport Town Hall. Come prepared to talk about the vision for the future!
Tue, Oct 11Lanesville Town HallJoin us at the Lanesville town council meeting (town hall) on October 11 at 7:00 PM for a public meeting to discuss the draft plan.
Thu, Oct 06New Middletown Town HallJoin us for out LAST public open house! This is your final opportunity to provide input on the draft plan recommendations.
Fri, Sep 23Buffalo Trace ParkThis is your opportunity to review the big ideas for the future of Palmyra!
Fri, Jul 29Corydon Farmers MarketDid you know the town is updating its comprehensive plan? Please join us at the Corydon Farmers Market to meet the project team, join the community conversation, and inspire the path forward! We would love to hear from you!
Thu, May 19Palmyra Community CenterJoin us on May 19th in Palmyra for the first public engagement opportunity! The meeting will start at 6:30 PM at the Palmyra Community Center. Come prepared to talk about the vision for the future!
Thu, Mar 24New Middletown Town HallIt's time to review the draft vision and goals! The project team will be hosting an open house for the Town of New Middletown on March 24. Stop by town hall anytime between 5:00 and 6:30PM to learn about the process, share your ideas for the future of the town!
Wed, Mar 23Lanesville Heritage BuildingJoin us on March 23 at the Lanesville Heritage Building! The project team will be there to review the draft vision and goals from 6:00 – 7:30. Stop by to share your big ideas for the future of Lanesville!
Thu, Mar 03Laconia Town HallDid you know the last comprehensive plan was completed in 2014? Join us the the Town Hall to help the project team update the vision and goals!
Tue, Jan 18New Middletown Town HallThe project team will be hosting a community block party for the Town of New Middletown on January 18. Stop by town hall anytime between 5:00 and 7:00PM to learn about the process, share your ideas for the future, and grab a Jimmy Johns sandwich!