FOCUS AREAS
recreation revenue & business creation environmental compliance property value increase
CONSERVATION/RECREATION
CO2 sequestration pollution and resource degradation control biodiversity species protection
Indiana forest appeal diverse landscapes
attract retirees hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, etc.
restore native landscape
increased outdoor activity
promote outdoor lifestyle
clean air & water
In the last couple of decades, that web got a lot bigger. Thorntown is now working within the global economy and competing with forces far beyond the county line.
resident attraction forest products
compete in the global economy
strengthen opportunities for regional conservation planning
strengthened regional economy boosts desirability of area
culture of innovation
REGIONAL PARTNERING
foster innovation pool resources
taxes and revenue efficiency savings ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION
collaborative community enterprise
Co2 reduction from efficiency and fuel sources reduced air pollution
reduced air pollution
local market development business offshoots: delivery, daily market, etc.
Land use changes reduces chemical inputs,protects watershedrestore the Hoosier family farm biodiversity
ARTIST RELOCATION INCENTIVES
tourism & art walks new pool of active citizens
restore the presence of the family farm promote family meals and home cooking
decreased use of chemical inputs
coordinated development and fund raising translates into standards for controlled growth
stronger advocacy base indirect connection to tourism
increased arts presence increased life on the street: active community
increase in the creative class
increase mental stimulation
inspiration, innovation and hope
arts education
What are Thorntown’s strengths and weaknesses? How will the town thrive now that its past sources of livelihood have diminished or been lost altogether? What do you want to see in Thorntown’s future?
new interpretation of indian history
tourism Indian artisans
creative class provides new element to the town character Indian artisan program
attract new residents among the commuter class TRANSIT HUB
AESTHETICS/STREETSCAPE
business development tourism support
business attraction tourism support
ECONOMIC GROWTH
g r e e n
reduction in traffic and related pollution
attract new residents among the commuter class
reduced fuel consumption
increased tree coverage: shade, pollution reduction tourism support
attractive communities attract people increased potential for retirement
diverse landscape
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
reduced pollution levels: clean air & water
business development to invite in-migration tourism support significant improvements register direct and indirect benefits
AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENT
POPULATION & TOURISM
town pride encourage walking and biking
HUMAN HEALTH
No one FOCUS AREA is an independent operator--they are interconnected, just as Thorntown is part of the larger global economy. Some areas, however, might be prime movers and others more like supporting players. The OPPORTUNITIES listed across the bottom provide some context about what may come from developing the FOCUS AREAS, indicating how each effort may affect Thorntown’s future.
coordinated development and fund raising translates into increased tourist and resident attraction
coordinated development and fund raising
new market development
bolster farm community
increased access to fresh, local food
species protection
business attraction LEADER DEVELOPMENT
diverse landscapes
local food district attracts tourism, in-migration
What will strengthen Thorntown’s position in this web? How does a rural Indiana town thrive in a changing social and economic landscape? The FOCUS AREAS at right highlight the leading assets that can or do play a role in Thorntown’s future--livability, human, cultural, political and financial.
CO2 reduction from efficiency and fuel sources
area investment job creation
USDA-supported programs
Thorntown is a small town, but it is also part of larger web of interconnected systems--economic, social, political, environmental, historic and so on.
support for Festival of the Turning Leaves & other town celebrations culture of engagement
HISTORY & CULTURE
Take a few minutes to review the information here. Next, decide which of the FOCUS AREAS you consider most important to the success of Thorntown’s future. On the next board with the FOCUS AREAS in a circle, place a few stickers next to those you feel is most important. Feel free to grab a pen and make notes on this board, too. We welcome your input!
OPPORTUNITIES
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PUBLIC MEETING, APRIL 16, 2010
THORNTOWN, INDIANA: MAPPING A PLAN
A vision of t he old gas s tat ion at t he cor ner of Main and Pear l St r eet s , r enovated and r e pur posed as a “ Welcome Center ” for T hor ntown
Thorntown Comprehensive Plan (Final): July 12, 2010
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A vision of a r es tor ed I .O.O. F. B lock , fr om t he sout hwes t cor ner of Main and Mar ket St r eet s
Thorntown Comprehensive  Plan (Final): July 12, 2010
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A vision of a r evitalized Main St r eet , look ing nor t h
Thorntown Comprehensive  Plan (Final): July 12, 2010
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