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The Downtown Pathways Project has a $914,400.00 fundraising goal.
The Downtown Pathways Project is
Currently, 68.87% Funded
NE Indiana Announces 50 Million in READI Grant Funding.
NE Indiana has been blessed in the past with funding through the regional cities program. Now there is a new opportunity for projects to receive funding assistance to help continue to grow our region. The Downtown Pathways Project is planning to apply for READI funds to help finish out our fundraising efforts.
Downtown Pathways Project Sponsor $125,000
Wells County Foundation
In November, the Foundation Board of Directors unanimously approved devoting the $100,000 from the Lilly GIFT VII grant, and an additional $25,000 from the Unrestricted Fund in support of the Downtown Pathways Project. “The Foundation Board recognizes a thriving downtown area is the heart of the community. The downtown Bluffton area is coming back to life and it will serve as a harbinger of larger social, economic, demographic, and technological trends. Through a large grant to the Parlor City Plaza, the purchase of Market Street Centre to house the Foundation office, and now this $125,000 grant to the Downtown Pathways Project, the Foundation is pleased to be a major partner in supporting the continued improvement of the downtown area” said Tammy Slater, Foundation CEO.
Thanks to Patronicity and IHCDA Bluffton NOW! has received a $50,000 matching grant for the Downtown Pathways Project thanks to everyone who participated in making this possible. Your donation has helped to kickstart this great project!
Alley Naming Sponsor $50,000 or $25,000
The Bruce & Terri Miller Family
Steve & Yvette Huggins Family
Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation
Chip & Kim Mann
Alley Art Sponsor $15,000
Conor & Ashley Jackson
*Multiple Available
Alley Lighting & Shade Sponsor $10,000
Alley 1 - First Bank Berne
Alley 2 - Kim Gentis - Raymond James
*Multiple Available
Alley Amenity Sponsor $5,000
James S. Jackson's Company
Farmer & Merchants Bank
Barkley Builders
Robert and Sarah Macneill
John & Jolin Whicker
*Multiple Available
Gold Level Sponsors $2,500
Habegger Ace Nick Huffman Edward Jones - Doug Fear, Jeremy Penrod, Larry Smith, and Jeremy Todd
*Multiple Available
Silver Level Sponsors $1,000
Michael & Bri Lautzenheiser Mike & Debbie Lautzenheiser
Chandler & Rachel Gerber Kyle & Alyssa Gerber
Senior Money Life / Jerry Flack & Associates
AdamsWells Internet Telecom TV Lee & Carla Vongunten
Bluffton Family Eyecare Brad & Michelle Baumgartner
Blake & Fawn Gerber Bob Thompson & Jamie Vitz
Mark & Angie Reinhard Dean & Cyndee Fiechter
Lynn Fiechter Farms Alpha Group Ryan & Sara Miskin
In Memory of Greg & Jane Waters
*Multiple Available
Bronze Level Sponsors $500
OKA Corp Chris & Terri Oliver American Salvage Sym Financial
James Bowman Jessica Ault Michael Towne George & Jan Babcock
David & Deanna Brinneman Shambaugh & Son Bastille Partners
Bluffton Roofing David & Barbara Oswalt
*Multiple Available
Downtown Pathways Project
The Downtown Pathways Project is the next big improvement project being planned
for downtown Bluffton, Indiana. The goal is to improve 5 key alleyways in downtown from forgotten downtown spaces to actively used pedestrian-friendly spaces! These alleyways are key connections between our public parking lots and the Market Street corridor. Check out this page to get the most up-to-date information about this project and how you can participate in making this project a great next step for outdoor space in our community.
Downtown Pathways Project - Site Assessment
Downtown Pathways Project - Concept Art
Financial Ask Document / Sponsor Info
What is the Project Timeline?
Construction in 2022 - 2023
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