Elkhart, IN: A Virtual Advisory Services Panel
Video Summary:
A group of renowned urban planning and real estate experts representing the Urban Land Institute (ULI) make recommendations to the City of Elkhart, Indiana, on revitalizing the city's downtown as part of the City of Elkhart’s THRIVE 2040 implementation initiative. Sponsored by the City of Elkhart, the panel will provide strategic recommendations on:
- What investment opportunities would best reinforce and expand downtown Elkharts role in the region, building on its Central Business District;
- What amenities are essential to downtown growth, given Elkharts economic profile and strengths;
- Where housing best fits in the expanded downtown area and what non-traditional housing options can help address Elkharts housing gap;
- How to maximize the presence of waterways and green space around downtown, reestablishing nearby areas as neighborhoods of choice;
- How Elkharts leaders can address community members priorities for the downtown area;
- Strategies for Elkharts leaders to fund downtown development.
Video Summary: A group of renowned urban planning and real estate experts representing the Urban Land Institute (ULI) make recommendations to the City of Elkhart, Indiana, on revitalizing the city's downtown as part of the City of Elkhart’s THRIVE 2040 implementation initiative. Sponsored by the City of Elkhart, the panel will provide strategic recommendations on:
- What investment opportunities would best reinforce and expand downtown Elkharts role in the region, building on its Central Business District;
- What amenities are essential to downtown growth, given Elkharts economic profile and strengths;
- Where housing best fits in the expanded downtown area and what non-traditional housing options can help address Elkharts housing gap;
- How to maximize the presence of waterways and green space around downtown, reestablishing nearby areas as neighborhoods of choice;
- How Elkharts leaders can address community members priorities for the downtown area;
- Strategies for Elkharts leaders to fund downtown development.
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