…expect a higher standard for these properties – and we’re not going to back away from that.” Along with enforcement efforts, Peru began a committee to develop a master plan…

…now fall under the requirement for county commissioner approval if they adopt a new comprehensive plan or exercise for the first time their extraterritorial jurisdiction rights. Municipal extraterritorial eminent domain…

…with development-friendly planning and zoning policies. It also allows qualified third-party reviewers to conduct city plan reviews and inspections if the property owner chooses it and they verify with the…

…decade as many Fort Wayne residents expressed a desire to reincorporate the rivers back into city life, and in 2014, Mayor Henry commissioned a comprehensive riverfront study. The plan that…

…2018 Sustainability Action Plan. Examples of other efforts include the Bloomington Green Home Improvement program, for which the city partnered with financial institutions to offer solar loans and rebates. Furthermore,…

…Acres where visitors can experience first-hand a restored farmstead. Whether you’re stopping for a day, or plan to “Embrace the Place” for a longer stay, here are local favorites for…

…relief to Hoosiers hit by rising inflation, global energy crises, and ongoing supply chain challenges. The legislature has 40 days after the session declaration to conclude so they plan to…

…blighted properties. The community’s housing plan included an active senior housing community to be built near Main Street, the riverfront and casino. The senior living community is a residential community…

…and accessing grant funding to help make repairs. With the buildings stabilized, the plan is to attract buyers. “The town stepped up,” Henderson said. “Because those three buildings were impacted…

March 3, 2023 The Big Issues RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENTS HB 1499 is the House version of a plan for property tax relief and currently provides additional property tax limits in most…

…because we love the taxation of business personal property, but because eliminating this tax without a state revenue replacement plan will create significant fiscal challenges for local governments, especially in…

…of maintaining local government revenue, the proposed tax credit plan, and where the discussion currently stands. Senator Holdman also discusses GIS mapping, talent TIF, and economic development districts. Learn more…