Overview

The City currently owns a vacant lot located in the heart of downtown, used as a parking lot for semi-trucks and construction equipment. This project is to develop a downtown park, consisting of a green space with an open roofed pavilion, sidewalks, benches, trash receptacles, lighting, fencing, trees, landscaping, signage and possible stage equipment. READI funds will specifically be allocated to moblization/bonding/insurance, utilities and sidewalk/concrete work. Future additions to the area would include a restroom facility, small children's playground and potential Wi-fi hotspot access. This venue would bring new opportunities to the community and allow for future development of programs and activities that currently do not exist for City residents. This area would be a prime location for hosting food truck events, festivals, outdoor movies, a Farmer's Market, concerts, annual summerfest, cultural and exercise programs for adults and children, holiday themed events, and other planned activities. The City of Loogootee is supporting the project as well as a private resident.