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Indiana is committed to investing in the growth and prosperity of the individuals and families that call the Hoosier state home. READI builds on the framework and successes of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative and the 21st Century Talent Initiative, encouraging neighboring communities across the state to work collaboratively to develop a bold vision for their future that, when implemented, will attract, develop and retain talent in Indiana.

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The mission and purpose of the 10,000 sq ft Batesville Skatepark Project is to encourage physical activity and creative outdoor play by offering a cost-free opportunity within our community for people of all ages and skill levels. Local medical professionals are seeing an increase in mental health issues with our teens and the incidence is worsening as a result of the pandemic. In addition, children and teens are more socially isolated than ever before, not only because of the pandemic but also because of the tremendous use of electronic devices in and out of school.

Skate Park

Skate Park &#8211; (SouthEast)

Versailles leads a collaborative effort to develop The Pocket Park project, which will create an outdoor community space that will replace two blighted properties. Funding is secured for an entertainment pavilion and percussive play instruments through crowdfunding with Patronicity and a matching grant through CreatINg Places. A grant from the Ripley  Community Foundation is funding benches, picnic tables, a Ride & Share bike system, and landscaping. We are applying to T-Mobile for a grant to help fund the construction of a splash pad in the park, which was a top requested amenity from our residents. READI funding will be used towards the construction/installation of restroom facilities, which will enable a more comfortable visit for all users, including ADA accessibility. Construction is expected to start in March 2023 and be completed by June 2023. The Park will be a destination community gathering space for meetups, play dates, and live entertainment and will serve residents of all ages for years to come.

Versailles Pocket Park

Versailles Pocket Park &#8211; (SouthEast)

The Salamonia Schoolhouse is the heart of the Town of Salamonia and frequently hosts monthly meetings and events. The structure and adjacent park space have developed several maintenance issues that need to be addressed, but the Town has been unable to make improvements due to a lack of funding. With READI support, the Town of Salamonia, Jay , Jay  Development Corporation, Salamonia Volunteer Fire Department, local faith groups, and Jay  Trails Club are partnering to complete necessary building and site improvements to the Salamonia Schoolhouse. Site improvements include remediating foundation water issues, installing storm windows, repairing the plaster, sealing the bricks, fixing the ramp, and replacing some of the equipment and mulch. READI funds will be used to seal the bricks, fix the ramp, and replace some of the equipment and mulch. 

Salamonia School House

Salamonia School House &#8211; (East Central)

The Tolson Center for Community Excellence is a local community center located in the neighborhood of South Central Elkhart and is anticipated to serve 300-500 individuals through on-site programming. The programs delivered will focus on inclusive learning, cultural exchange, and recreation that have monthly outputs and outcomes focused on the number of youth programs.

Tolson Center

Tolson Center For Community Excellence (South Bend Elkhart)

Located in a federal Opportunity Zone, this project has three phases of mixed-use development over the next five years. Phase 1 is shovel-ready and will kick off once a development agreement is in place. weIMPACT has partnered with the City of Elkhart, which has committed $6,250,000 in funds to the project. The remaining capital stack includes READI funds - $6,500,000, equity in a QOZ fund - $6,700,000, and debt (balance of stack). We will use READI funds for land assemblage, remediation of brownfield site conditions, bringing appropriate utilities and infrastructure to the sites, foundations, pavement, landscaping, lighting, public art, design services, building materials, and labor. Key Performance Outputs include building 100-140 new DUs with a mix of rental and for-sale housing options in the same neighborhood. Develop nearly 28,000 square feet of new commercial and retail space. Support 10 new entrepreneurs and businesses with retail, commercial, and live/work solutions. We will build in three phases starting January 2023 with completion by year-end 2026.

River District Elkhart

River District Elkhart &#8211; (South Bend Elkhart)

The Decatur Inclusion Park will include playground equipment made for children of all ages and all abilities. During Covid-19, children were encouraged to play outside, but no parks within the City of Greensburg (or the region) have ADA accessible playground equipment; therefore, physically disabled children were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Inclusion Park will eliminate this barrier to playing safely outside. Adults can also take part in playtime with their children on the equipment, making it an enjoyable afternoon for the whole family. A task force has been assembled to work with experts in the field to design the park according to the topography of the area. Focus will be placed on the physical accommodations, such as meeting ADA accessibility requirements; engagement of the senses so kids can explore the various opportunities of the space; and integration with other park features, so the kids playing in the Inclusion Park do not feel separated from other children. The park will be a community gathering space, where kids learn, play, explore together, and provide opportunities for underserved populations win the region.By being integrated with the existing amenities of Rebekah Park, the Inclusion Park will be able to capitalize the existing splash pad, amphitheater, picnic pavilions, dog park and paved walking trail featured at the popular location. This saves on infrastructure costs that normally would be incurred in the construction of a new park.

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