Fort Wayne – Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) announced Remington has earned an Aim Placemaking Award for downtown transformation. The town was honored with this award on Wednesday, October 10th during the Annual Awards Luncheon – presented by Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC during the 2024 Aim Ideas Summit in Fort Wayne. Remington won in the less than 5,000 population category.
Over the past decade, the Town of Remington has undergone a significant transformation to revitalize its downtown area. To overcome a period of decline, the town embarked on a comprehensive effort to renovate the streetscape, restore the Train Depot, and create a new Town Hall. These projects, funded in part by a Downtown Master Planning Grant, were completed in 2023, bringing new life and energy to the community’s heart.
Today, Remington’s downtown boasts improved navigation, enhanced pedestrian access, and inviting spaces for community events. The revitalization has sparked a resurgence in local activities, including the return of the Farmer’s Market after a decade-long hiatus. The newly renovated Town Hall, donated by the Regions Corporation, now complements the updated downtown, making Remington a vibrant and welcoming space that reflects the spirit and resilience of its community.
Aim CEO Matt Greller complimented Remington on its efforts, noting, “Municipalities are the heart and soul of Indiana like downtowns are the heart and soul of each community. Whether a large city or small town, investments in quality of place projects pay dividends in community pride and help cities and towns attract residents and visitors.”
Learn more about the completed project here.
The Placemaking Award highlights programs or projects that have been implemented and demonstrate new approaches for solving municipal challenges. Placemaking projects also exemplify the positive impact of planning, regeneration, or economic development work on the physical quality of a place, as well as the economic and social well-being of a community. Nominations must have a physical aspect. Awards are presented in multiple population categories based on nominations received.
In its 48th year, the Aim Annual Awards program, presented by Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors LLC, recognizes communities and individuals in municipal government for excellence and outstanding achievement. A seven-member panel of qualified judges selected this year’s winners from a competitive field of nominees from around the state.
Conference Facts:
2024 Aim Ideas Summit
October 8-10, 2024
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
Attendance: 1,000 (pending final registration count)
Further information: www.aimindiana.org
Since the 1890s, Aim, formerly the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, has been an advocate for Indiana municipalities. Aim is the official voice of municipal government in Indiana, with more than 460 cities and towns as members. Our purpose is to foster, promote and advocate for the success of Hoosier municipalities as laboratories of innovation, hubs of talent and the engines driving our state’s economy.