STARKE COUNTY – Starke County Planning Commission’s Facebook page is sharing resources and information this week about Starke County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission breaks down Comprehensive Plan for citizens
North Judson seeking citizen’s input via online survey
The town of North Judson is asking citizens to help shape the future of your community by providing valuable input.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Seeking Resident Feedback for Community Comprehensive Plan
According to the Pulaski County government, Pulaski County will soon be applying to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a planning grant.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Meet in Special Session Tonight
The North Judson Town Council members will meet in special session tonight to hold candidate interviews for a new building inspector and make an appointment to the position.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Receives Comprehensive Plan Update
The Culver Town Council members received an update regarding input into the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Looking for Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
The Culver Town Council members are looking for public input in constructing the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Work with MACOG on Comprehensive Plan
MACOG and the Town of Culver will be working together to put together a comprehensive plan.
Continue readingKoontz Lake Residents’ Input Sought for Comprehensive Planning Process
Koontz Lake residents have a chance to help shape the community’s future development. Ball State University’s Department of Urban Planning is working with the Koontz Lake Association to develop a comprehensive plan. As part of the process, they’re asking residents to fill out an online survey. It includes several questions about what residents like about Koontz Lake and what they’d like to see in the future.
Continue readingHamlet Zoning Board Continues Exploring Zoning Map Updates
The Town of Hamlet is finally making progress on updating its zoning map. Last September, the town council agreed to hire Lee Nagai to help with the process. During this month’s zoning board meeting, Nagai presented a presented a preliminary map of every parcel in town.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Comprehensive Plan
The Starke County Commissioners approved the county’s comprehensive plan last week.
Continue readingEconomic Development Foundation Discusses Housing Challenges with O-D School Board
Efforts to boost housing development in Starke County were shared with the Oregon-Davis School Board last week.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Adopts Comprehensive Plan
Hamlet officials now have a plan in place to guide the town’s development for the next decade. A comprehensive plan was officially adopted by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Discuss Comprehensive Plan Tonight
The Hamlet Town Council is expected to review the town’s proposed comprehensive plan tonight. For the past several months, town officials have been working with HWC Engineering to gather residents’ input and put the plan together.
Continue readingEngineer Offers to Work on Updating Hamlet’s Zoning Map
The Hamlet Town Council is moving ahead with updates to the town’s zoning map. The idea was first raised during this month’s zoning board meeting, when town officials noticed that the 2005 zoning map didn’t reflect the way much of the land is actually being used, with several homes being zoned for local business. The map also leaves off the storage facility north of U.S. 30 that has been annexed into the town.
Continue readingHamlet’s Draft Comprehensive Plan Recommends Expanding Town Limits, Creating ‘Community Campus’
The Town of Hamlet could get a “community campus district,” expanded town limits, and upgrades to the entrance off of U.S. 30, according to some of the recommendations in the town’s comprehensive plan. A draft version was presented to the public earlier this month.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Invited to Weigh in on Comprehensive Plan Draft on Thursday
Hamlet residents are invited to get an update on the town’s comprehensive planning process this Thursday.
Back in May, residents had the chance to share what they liked about the town and what they thought was missing.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Call for Better Housing, More Local Jobs during Comprehensive Plan Input Session
A lack of quality housing options and major employment opportunities are a couple of challenges residents think are facing the Town of Hamlet. More than 20 residents discussed what they like about the town and what they think is missing, during an input session Tuesday, as part of Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Invited to Take Part in Comprehensive Planning Workshop Tuesday
Hamlet residents will have the chance to help decide the town’s future Tuesday. A public input session is being held as part of the town’s comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Meet with HWC Representatives to Start Comprehensive Planning Process
Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process is getting underway. On Wednesday, town officials met with representatives from HWC Engineering to discuss the process, according to Town Council Member Brian Earnest.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Comprehensive Planning Contracts
Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process cleared another procedural hurdle Wednesday. The town council approved a $40,000 contract with HWC Engineering and a $4,400 contract with the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission.
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