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Tour of The Mill 6:00-6:30 p.m.
The Mill is the heart of southern Indiana’s startup ecosystem and its largest coworking space. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit center for entrepreneurship in Bloomington, funded by membership and event space fees, as well as by generous donations from corporate sponsors and angel investors from south-central Indiana.
Andy Lehman (andy@dimensionmill.org), Head of Accelerator Programming, will speak about The Mill and the City's connection to it as we tour the facility.
Links:
Tech Center Groundbreaking in the news
Economic and Sustainable Development Department 6:30-7:00 p.m
The mission of the City of Bloomington's Department of Economic & Sustainable Development (ESD) is to cultivate a resilient community built on shared prosperity, inclusive economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and a thriving arts and culture ecosystem.
Jane Kupersmith (jane.kupersmith@bloomington.in.gov), Director, will discuss the many programs, projects, and initiatives offered by ESD.
ESD Boards & Commissions:
Economic Development Commission
Links:
Sustainability Action Plan Progress Report
Economic and Sustainable Development website
Economic & Sustainable Development Facebook
Bio-Break 7:00-7:05 p.m.
Planning and Transportation Department 7:05-7:30 p.m.
As Bloomington continues to evolve and change as a community, the City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department has a very important mission: To ensure that the elements that make Bloomington special are maintained and enhanced as new development and redevelopment occurs. In order to ensure that our community retains its unique qualities, it is important to proactively plan for the impacts of this future development.
David Hittle (david.hittle@bloomington.in.gov), Director, will discuss the role of Planning and Transportation in the city's development.
P&T Boards & Commissions:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission
MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Links:
The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Hospital Master Plan and additional resources
Planning and Transportation website
Planning and Transportation Facebook
Engineering Department 7:30-8:00pm
The Engineering Department contains the Capital Project Services Division and the Right-of-Way Management Services Division. These divisions are responsible for overseeing activities in the City’s approximately 1,800 acres of public right of way and for carrying out the City’s vision to achieve a safe, efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation system that works for people of all ages and abilities using all modes of transportation. Staff members work to improve the City's multimodal transportation network, manage construction within and use of the public right of way, and provide technical assistance to numerous internal and external groups.
Andrew Cibor (andrew.cibor@bloomington.in.gov), City Engineer and Director, will discuss the responsibilities and activities of the department.
Links:
Engineering Department website