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In June, with the Vermillion County Fair in full swing, Thrive’s community development team took to the streets to join in the Vermillion County Parade. There, the team flocked behind a ten-foot banner while handing out candy and vouchers in the hopes of raising awareness for brownfields in the area. Brownfields, defined as a property […]

In November of 2021, President Biden passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation, a bill that promoted a countrywide investment in local and federal infrastructure. Importantly, the 5-year bill introduced a new infrastructure plan, titled “Safe Streets and Roads for All” (SS4A). This year, Thrive had the opportunity to aid Terre Haute and Clay County in their […]

Working under a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Thrive is working to collect an inventory of street signs in our region. Street signs are an essential aspect of public and street safety, helping drivers follow traffic laws and drive safely. However, exposure to bright sunlight, rain, and wind wears down street signs […]

Thrive’s Community Development team paired with the City of Sullivan this year to update the city’s ADA Sidewalk Plan. This plan, which complies with the Title VI Americans with Disabilities Act, intends to ensure that Sullivan sidewalks and facilities are safe for disabled individuals and walkable. Legally, local government must update their ADA Plan every […]

Thrive West Central “Thrive” has prepared the West Central Indiana Housing Analysis, which investigates the opportunities for growth in the housing markets throughout Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties. This analysis was developed with significant input and guidance from Thrive’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders in the region’s private, public, […]

West Central Indiana is covered in trails and bike paths, allowing hikers and bikers to appreciate Indiana’s natural beauty. Now, thanks to Thrive’s Crossroads Trails app, anyone can discover our region’s beautiful, lesser-known trails and hiking paths! Crossroads Trails uses the most recent GPS information and user feedback to create interactive maps of local trails, […]