City of Logansport cuts ribbons on two READI projects – Lexington Village and Urban Park ·

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Last Updated on August 15, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

SOURCE: News release from North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC)

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) presented the City of Logansport with $2.6 million in Rural Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding for the Lexington Village and Urban Park projects during ribbon cuttings held August 14, 2024.

Launched by Gov. Holcomb and led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), READI encourages regional collaboration and data-driven, long-term planning that will attract and retain talent in Indiana. The $500 million READI fund was passed by legislation during the 2021 session and was divided among 17 regions. Through READI, 17 regions across the state that represent all 92 counties are moving forward with projects and programs designed to enhance Indiana’s regions for current and future generations of Hoosiers. Collectively, the state’s $500 million investment is expected to yield an additional $9.86 billion public, private and nonprofit dollars invested (19.72:1 investment leverage ratio) in enhancing Indiana’s quality of life, quality of place and quality of opportunity.

North Central Indiana received $30 million of READI funds to complete projects throughout the region to grow the population base, improve quality of place and quality of life, increase and diversify the region’s quality of opportunity, spur innovation and entrepreneurship all to attract and retain talent.

Lexington Village received $1.6 million in READI funds to extend public infrastructure in support of single-family housing. The new housing area is in close proximity to retail and commercial areas with easy access for pedestrians. Photo by Phill Dials

The Urban Park project consists of an $1 million READI grant to renovate the Depot to include public restrooms and to create additional outdoor greenspace for downtown events.

The area around The Depot at Fourth and Melbourne will be known as Iron Horse Park. Parking, sidewalk and lawn areas were created south of the alley on Fourth Street. Both the interior and exterior of The Depot were renovated, and restrooms and an access ramp were added.
Photo by Phill Dials

See photos of the interior of The Depot shared on Facebook by the Logansport Parks and Recreation Department here.

Lexington Village is a new subdivision with space for construction of 52 new single-family homes on the east end of Logansport along High Street and Yorktown Road. As of August 14, 2024, there are three homes under construction, with construction on a fourth home expected to begin soon. Photo by Phill Dials

Steven Ray, NCIRPC Executive Director, stated, “We are excited to see the growth of housing opportunities here in Logansport. Housing and quality of place amenities are key strategies for the North Central region and today we celebrate both.”

Paul Wyman, NCIRPC Board President, stated, “There are tremendous things happening in Logansport and Cass County. These projects are great example of the community’s vision and commitment to the future of Logansport.”

SOURCE: News release from North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) is a non-profit agency serving the communities throughout Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties. NCIRPC will serve local communities with the purpose of building stronger local communities and regional economies by enhancing the quality of life throughout the region. For additional information please contact Steven Ray at 765-689-4026.