Workshop scheduled for Hope revitalization plans

Main Street of HOPE is holding another public workshop next week about the Downtown Revitalization Plan. Organizers say that this workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on April 27th in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Moravian Church. Residents are invited to give their thoughts on recommendations and priorities for the plan prior to the completion of a study on the project.

Officials say the town received a planning grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a Downtown Revitalization Plan. The plan is meant to “establish a road map to create a market-viable and sustainable downtown, as a unique destination within the tri-county region.”

Organizers say that ideas and concepts are grouped into three main categories. They are: Building appearance and business vitality, Main Street as Hope’s “front door” and the Town Square as a community focal point.

Those who take part in the workshop will have an opportunity to review the revised recommendations and strategies, provide comments and talk to Main Street of HOPE board members and the consultant team.