Jul 29, 2024 | Neighborhood Development, Our Community
We are closing out our focus on neighborhood development with a guest blog from Brittany Miller. As the Director of the Indiana Landmarks Eastern Regional Office, she is directly involved in historic preservation efforts across Wayne County. We asked her to discuss...
Jul 24, 2024 | Neighborhood Development
What is a neighborhood without its people? Neighborhoods need passionate residents to create change and advocate for the community. Wayne County is full of individuals who fit that description. They work across all sectors to make a difference, whether big or...
Jul 17, 2024 | Our Community
Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things coming together.” This mentality applies to different scenarios. One of those scenarios is neighborhood development, where small projects can create massive impacts. As Forward...
Mar 27, 2024 | Forward Wayne County, Our Community
Forward Wayne County is closing the March focus on the Environment with a guest blog. We asked Dakota Bertsch, Assistant Education Coordinator with the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District, to talk about conservation and sustainability initiatives in...
Mar 20, 2024 | Our Community
Community gardens play a crucial yet underappreciated role in communities. They help create and build community, provide people access to fresh foods, and have several environmental benefits. However, setting one up may present a challenge, as there are essential...
Mar 13, 2024 | Our Community
An abundance of green spaces is vital to the fabric of any community. They provide recreational activities and are essential to the environment’s health. Many cities (including ones in Wayne County) have invested heavily in green spaces, giving them more...