projects, opening up areas for future development, from residential and commercial, to large industrial projects. The county is also working with local providers to expand its broadband reach to residents in outlying areas, recognizing the importance of high speed options for sustaining growth. “We need to make sure that the table is set for any sort of development,” Robbins notes. “For any community to survive, you need to be able to grow. And here in Decatur County, we want smart growth, and the way we can control that is by looking at where we’re extending our infrastructure and use that as an incentive for specific areas to develop.” Housing development is also top of mind in Decatur County, and for the first time in 15 years, a new subdivision is being constructed, adding 102 marketrate homes to the community. In addition, plans are in place for an 80-unit apartment complex in downtown Greensburg. Mayor Marsh admits, “It is a struggle for rural communities to find large scale developers, so we have taken a more aggressive approach in soliciting, marketing, recruiting.” PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM With a county-led Parks and Rec Department, the area is home to extensive facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports complex, green spaces, and walking trails.“We have approximately 19 different facilities that we oversee, and with that, we offer recreational activities and park facilities to everyone in the county,” recounts Parks and Recreation Director, Teresa Kovacich. A source of pride, and a draw to the community is the inclusion park, a beautiful new space spanning 17,000 square feet, and an investment of $800,000. Mayor Marsh touts,“It is the largest universal access in southeastern Indiana, and that is a tourism driver, but also a local amenity we’re very proud of. Most people label it as inclusive for kids in strollers or wheelchairs, but it really can work the other way as Shawna Schwendenmann, SR HR Leader 812-663-8184 thekrogerco.com krogerfamilycareers.com where opportunities shine and your future starts today SWITCH ON YOUR CAREER AT KB SPECIALTY FOODS 139 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 DECATUR COUNTY, IN
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