Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy told the town council members on Monday afternoon that the town will get two major projects done now that the region was designated a Regional Stellar Community.
The Indiana Department of Transportation crews are planning to do an extensive street rehabilitation project on U.S. 6 in downtown Bremen next year. As that project begins, the Town of Bremen is working to include a downtown streetscape improvement project within a three-block span at the time the roads are revamped. The streetscape project will have Stellar funding.
In addition, Stellar funds will help develop a flex street on South Jackson Street. A flex street can be utilized for a host of events including a pavilion and parking along with a gathering space, building façade updates through the town’s façade grant renovation program, expanding sidewalks and curbs with more pedestrian space, outside dining areas, lighting, parking, the addition of a bike lane, and renovating alleys with lighting and art to make them a more friendly space.
In the meantime, local officials will attend a Stellar-bration with members of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch set for Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new community center in Argos.
