2006 Report to the State
What About Your Community?
Does your city, town, or county struggle with...

  • developing a common vision and master plan for development
  • managing commercial or residential growth
  • strengthening the local economy
  • helping businesses grow and remain competitive
  • making neighborhoods safe, clean, and appealing
  • revitalizing the downtown area
  • boosting graduation rates of high school students
  • meeting state and federal school performance standards
  • deploying current technology for education and business
  • training leaders, professionals, and teachers
  • attracting visitors and tourists
  • preserving historic landmarks
  • designing parks and recreational amenities
  • securing funds for local organizations and projects

Ball State University works one-on-one with communities across Indiana to address these needs and many other challenges.

Through a wide variety of programs and projects, local leaders can tap the diverse resources of a major public university to develop real solutions customized for a community¹s unique character and goals.

If you think your community might be ready to pursue a partnership like those described in this report, please contact the Building Better Communities office to discuss your ideas.

Elaine Fisher, Director
Richard Heupel, Senior Project Director
Building Better Communities
Ball State University
Carmichael Hall 109
Muncie, IN 47306-0702
(765) 285-2773

More About Building Better Communities
Learn more about our projects, services, and success stories on the Building Better Communities Web site.
 

Graham Richard
"Fort Wayne is moving aggressively toward the creation of an 'innovation economy,' and we are very pleased with the contribution Ball State University has made to our overall planning efforts."

Graham Richard,
Mayor of Fort Wayne


Bill Johnson
"We were fortunate to work in partnership with Ball State University to create the Horizon Plan, which will guide the development of Elkhart County over the next 10 years."

Bill Johnson,
Chair of Elkhart County's Horizon Project Steering Committee