New Home Construction is on the Rise

Greenwood Announces $83 million Mixed Use Redevelopment

Years-long plans to redevelop the former Greenwood Middle School property is nearing completion. Last week, the city RDC approved a plan for the public-private development. The project will include over 300 apartments, condos, and town homes. It will also feature commercial space, a parking garage, and continued streetscape improvements. Construction will begin this summer, pending Greenwood Common Council approval.

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New Home Construction Demand Rises

Demand remains strong for new single-family homes in Johnson County despite the COVID pandemic. Building-permit filings in 2020 rose 27% over the prior year. The increase helps support Aspire’s new Economic Strategic Plan and our goal to embrace opportunities for enhanced livability and quality of place.

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Statehouse Update: Second Half of Session Begins with “Normal” Cadence

The second half of the 2021 legislative session officially began last week. The Senate Utilities Committee discussed preventing a Texas energy catastrophe in Indiana. Do you need to be prepared to book a flight to Cancun? The answer and more, including a fast start for small business relief, is in this week’s Statehouse update.

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Remainder of I-69 Project Now Fully Funded and Under Construction

The final two of five construction contracts to build the I-69 Finish Line project between Martinsville and Indianapolis have been awarded. The full I-69 Finish Line project is officially under construction, including the entire 27-mile corridor from S.R. 39 in Martinsville to Indianapolis and 9 miles of I-465 between I-70 and I-65 on Indianapolis’ southwest side. Aspire advocated for the completion of the I-69 expansion in Indiana seven years ago, including the selection of S.R. 37 as the final route.

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Talent Attraction & Retention

Friday, March 19th

8:30am - 10:00am

Zoom Meeting

Join the Talent Team in March to hear a panel discussion on how organizations mentor and skill-up offenders and how employers can get involved to offer a second chance. Edinburgh Correctional Facility, Ivy Tech Columbus representatives will speak on their welding program, Kelly Gunn, director of TOWER and Carrie Heck with HIRE will share about their employability skills training and mentoring efforts and Victor Gonzalez from Hittle Landscaping will speak about being an employer partner with TOWER. We hope you'll join us to learn more about this hidden workforce.

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