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Benham Neighborhood

July 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

 

Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, University of Notre Dame, City of Elkhart Host Public Meeting on August 8th for the Benham Neighborhood

 

The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, The University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, in partnership with the City of Elkhart invites the public to come back together to discuss key recommendations and findings for Elkhart’s Benham Neighborhood at a public session on Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 pm at The Tolson Center for Community Excellence. The meeting will have a presentation, opportunity for questions and a panel. A copy of the findings, a Restoration, Regeneration & Reconnection of the Benham Neighborhood is available to view prior to August 8th directly at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce website at (update link).

“A year ago, we began the process of identifying future development opportunities that would strengthen the community and economic foundations of the Benham Neighborhood while protecting the integrity, culture, and people that have given life to this area of Elkhart,” said Levon Johnson, President/CEO of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. “With community input and guidance, we will focus on supporting a heightened quality of life and place through new housing and housing rehabilitation, and by reconnecting the Benham Neighborhood from Main Street to Oakland Avenue to restore a more walkable and undivided neighborhood.

 

This report is the beginning of a longer process. The key findings and recommendations provide the foundations for a comprehensive and cohesive implementation plan.  We will continue to engage stakeholders for guidance in developing the Benham Neighborhood for current and future residents while honoring the hopes of past generations. Residents are encouraged to view the plan in advance and join us on August 8th.”

The Benham Neighborhood Plan represents a comprehensive vision for the growth and prosperity of our region, encompassing innovative strategies for economic development, community engagement, and sustainable progress. This public session offers residents the opportunity to learn more about the plan, provide feedback, and actively contribute to its implementation.

 

“We are very excited to have reached this point in the process for the Benham Neighborhood Plan,” said City of Elkhart’s Mayor Rod Roberson. “Residents and stakeholders are invested in the future of this neighborhood and they were integral to its creation. As a key piece of ASPIRE Elkhart, Benham’s Tomorrow is Starting Today. I grew up here, know this neighborhood well, and look forward to how this neighborhood will serve the generations to come.”

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Date:
July 23, 2024
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
418 S. Main St
Elkhart, IN 46516 United States
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