PHASE 2 - IN PROGRESS
Phase 2 of the Downtown Pathways Project is the completion of Alley 3. Alley 3 is the alleyway next to the Wells County Foundation, Inc. building on the south side of the 200 W. Block of Market St. It also includes adding seating, art improvements, sidewalk improvements, and security cameras in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 alleyways. We are currently fundraising for Phase 2. We have been awarded $100,000 by Eli Lilly for this project. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 1. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 3.
We are currently engaging with Engineering Resources and Design Collaborative to redesign the Alley 3 space in collaboration with neighboring building owners and stakeholders.
Phase 2 Budget
Design / Management $21,800.00
Alley 3 - Construction $290,000.00
Alley 3 - Storm Drainage $25,000.00
Alley 3 - Construction Contingency $29,000.00
Art $36,250.00
Seating $20,000.00
Security Cameras $20,000.00
Sidewalk Repairs $40,000.00
Total Phase 2 Budget $482,050.00
Fundraising
GOAL $482,050.00
City of Bluffton $10,000.00
Private $93,282.00
Lilly Grant $100,000.00
READI 2.0 Art $36,250.00* Applying
Art Grant $5,000.00
Foundation Grant $237,518.00* Applying
Remainder $0.00
TIMELINE
NOW: We have currently engaged Engineering Resources and Design Collaborative to complete a redesign of the space, along with the neighboring building owners and stakeholders. We are also working with Wells County Creative Arts, the City of Bluffton, and Indiana University in a collaborative effort to help steer the art portion of this project.
Construction: We hope to begin construction and installation in January of 2027.
Project Completion: We hope to complete this project by December of 2027.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
1. Share this project with your friends and family
2. Share about this project on social media. Follow Bluffton NOW! on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the project and stay current on fundraising efforts.
3. Contribute financially towards the project
Donation Levels:
Alley Sponsor $50,000 (1 Available) or
2 Co-Alley Sponsor $25,000 (2 Available)
Pathways Sponsor $15,000 (Multiple Available)
Diamond Sponsor $10,000 (Multiple Available)
Platinum Sponsor $5,000 (Multiple Available)
Gold Level Sponsor $2,500 (Multiple Available)
Silver Level Sponsor $1,000 (Multiple Available)
Bronze Level Sponsor $500 (Multiple Available)
Friend of Downtown $100 (Multiple Available)
Donations will be commemorated on this page and our social media pages! All sponsors at the Bronze or higher level will be commemorated on signage to be installed in the alleyways. Donations can also be made anonymously per your request.
Donations are Tax Deductible
Fundraising Brochure: CLICK HERE
Fundraising Letter: CLICK HERE
Donation Slip: CLICK HERE
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Downtown Pathways Project
Make checks out to Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Mail Checks & Completed Donation Slip To:
Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Note: "Pathways Project" in the memo
222 W Market St
Bluffton, IN 46714