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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

Harrison County - Help us identify the top challenges and opportunities the county is or will be facing over the next 10+ years! Take the survey today! 

Town of New Amsterdam - Join us at Town Hall to review the big ideas for the future! Thursday, Sep 07 from 5:30 to 7pm at the New Amsterdam Town Office.

Town of Mauckport - The draft comprehensive plan is available for review and comment! Visit the Mauckport town page to review the draft plan.

Town of Corydon - The draft comprehensive plan is available for review and comment! Visit the Corydon town page to review the draft plan.

Town of Palmyra - The comprehensive plan is available for review and awaiting adoption by the county! Visit the Palmyra 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.

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OUR EVENTS
  • Adoption Process for Palmyra and Mauckport
    Adoption Process for Palmyra and Mauckport
    Thu, Nov 02
    Harrison County Government Office
    Harrison County Government Office, 245 Atwood St #215, Corydon, IN 47112, USA
    Join us at Harrison County Government Office on November 2 for the presentation of the draft Mauckport and Palmyra plans. The project team will ask the commission to approve the draft plans!
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  • Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: Watson Road & SR 11 Focus Area
    Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: Watson Road & SR 11 Focus Area
    Tue, Sep 12
    Heth Township Fire Department
    Heth Township Fire Department, 7075 Central Dr SW, Central, IN 47110, USA
    Join us on September 12th at 7pm at the Heth Township Fire Department in Central, Indiana to provide input regarding the SR 11 Extension area.
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  • New Amsterdam Meeting #2
    New Amsterdam Meeting #2
    Thu, Sep 07
    New Amsterdam Town Office
    New Amsterdam Town Office, 7563 Main St SW, Central, IN 47110, USA
    Join us at Town Hall to review the big ideas for the future!
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  • Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: New Salisbury Focus Area
    Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: New Salisbury Focus Area
    Thu, Aug 31
    New Salisbury - Ramsey Fire Department S
    New Salisbury - Ramsey Fire Department S, 1501 Hwy 64 NE, New Salisbury, IN 47161, USA
    Join us on August 31st at 7pm at the Ramsey Fire Department Station 2 in New Salisbury to provide input regarding the New Salisbury Focus Area!
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  • Elizabeth Public Meeting #1
    Elizabeth Public Meeting #1
    Wed, Aug 30
    Elizabeth Mercantile parking lot
    Elizabeth Mercantile parking lot , 8249 Beech St SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117, USA
    Join us at the Elizabeth Mercantile parking lot starting at 5:00 PM to learn about the planning process and share your ideas for the future!
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  • Corydon Planning and Zoning: Comp Plan Public Hearing
    Corydon Planning and Zoning: Comp Plan Public Hearing
    Tue, Aug 29
    Corydon Town Hall
    Corydon Town Hall, 219 N Capitol Ave #200, Corydon, IN 47112, USA
    The planning board is responsible for planning the orderly development of the town. The project team will present the completed comprehensive plan for Corydon seeking a favorable recommendation for adoption.
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  • Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: Lanesville Interstate Interchange
    Harrison County Focus Area Meeting: Lanesville Interstate Interchange
    Tue, Aug 22
    Lanesville Heritage Building
    Lanesville Heritage Building, 2800 Memory Ln NE, Lanesville, IN 47136, USA
    Join us on August 22nd at 7pm at the Lanesville Heritage Building to provide input regarding the Lanesville Interstate Interchange!
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  • Milltown Meeting #1
    Milltown Meeting #1
    Fri, Aug 18
    Milltown Festival
    Milltown Festival, 205 W Main St, Milltown, IN 47145, USA
    Join us at the Milltown Festival starting at 5:00 PM to learn about the planning process and share your ideas for the future!
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  • Mauckport Public Open House #3
    Mauckport Public Open House #3
    Mon, Aug 07
    Mauckport Town Hall
    Mauckport Town Hall, 12190 River Rd SW, Mauckport, IN 47142, USA
    Please join us at Town Hall for a public open house! We would love to hear for you about the draft plan recommendations. Stop by anytime between 6:30 and 8:00pm to review the big ideas and top priorities.
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  • Palmyra Town Council Meeting
    Palmyra Town Council Meeting
    Thu, May 11
    Palmyra Town Hall
    Palmyra Town Hall, 765 Main St, Palmyra, IN 47164, USA
    Join 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!
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  • Mauckport Public Event #2
    Mauckport Public Event #2
    Mon, Apr 03
    Mauckport Town Hall
    Mauckport Town Hall, Mauckport, IN, USA
    Join us at Town Hall during the council meeting to review the big ideas for the future!
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  • New Amsterdam Meeting #1
    New Amsterdam Meeting #1
    Sun, Mar 26
    Roys Hideout
    Roys Hideout, 7563 Main St SW, Central, IN 47110, USA
    Join 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!
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  • Corydon Public Open House #3
    Corydon Public Open House #3
    Tue, Mar 21
    Corydon
    Corydon, 219 N Capitol Ave #200, Corydon, IN 47112, USA
    Please 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.
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  • Harrison County Plan Commission Meeting
    Harrison County Plan Commission Meeting
    Thu, Mar 02
    Harrison County Government Office
    Harrison County Government Office, 245 Atwood St #215, Corydon, IN 47112, USA
    The 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.
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  • Palmyra Public Event #3
    Palmyra Public Event #3
    Wed, Feb 08
    Palmyra Community Center
    Palmyra Community Center, 13590 Greene St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, USA
    Join 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!
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  • Laconia Public Event #2
    Laconia Public Event #2
    Thu, Jan 05
    Laconia Town Hall
    Laconia Town Hall, 11605 N Tobacco Landing Rd, Laconia, IN 47135, USA
    Join 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!
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  • New Middletown Adoption Meeting
    New Middletown Adoption Meeting
    Tue, Dec 13
    New Middletown Town Hall
    New Middletown Town Hall, 4090 Main St SE, New Middletown, IN 47160, USA
    Join 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.
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  • Mauckport Public Event #1
    Mauckport Public Event #1
    Mon, Nov 07
    Mauckport Town Hall
    Mauckport Town Hall, River Rd, Mauckport, IN 47142, USA
    Join 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!
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