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Terre Haute to Get Pocket Parks
What is a pocket park, and could it work in Terre Haute? Pocket parks are small public or semi-public green spaces, typically less than a quarter acre, designed to bring recreation and relaxation into urban neighborhoods. They are often created from vacant or underused lots and provide accessible places for residents to gather, picnic, or play without requiring large amounts of land. In Terre Haute, many parcels owned by the Department of Redevelopment are too small to meet the minimum size required for new residential construction. Unless neighboring parcels can be combined, these lots remain vacant and must still be maintained by the city. The City is moving forward with small-scale green space improvements through the Terre Haute Green Pockets initiative. The project is supported by $177,823 in federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, awarded through the Indiana DNR Community & Urban Forestry Department and the USDA U.S. Forest Service, with funding focused on tree planting and expanding urban green space. Repurposing these unbuildable parcels as pocket parks would transform idle land into functional community spaces. Development will be achieved at minimal cost through collaboration between city departments, municipal partners, and available state grant programs. Incorporating durable hardscape features—such as seating, paths, and play elements—would further reduce long-term maintenance needs while still creating inviting public spaces for neighborhoods.Learn More about pocket parks: https://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/engineering/pocketpark.php
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Terre Haute to Get Pocket Parks
What is a pocket park, and could it work in Terre Haute? Pocket parks are small public or semi-public green spaces, typically less than a quarter acre, designed to bring recreation and relaxation into urban neighborhoods. They are often created from vacant or underused lots and provide accessible places for residents to gather, picnic, or play without requiring large amounts of land. In Terre Haute, many parcels owned by the Department of Redevelopment are too small to meet the minimum size required for new residential construction. Unless neighboring parcels can be combined, these lots remain vacant and must still be maintained by the city. The City is moving forward with small-scale green space improvements through the Terre Haute Green Pockets initiative. The project is supported by $177,823 in federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, awarded through the Indiana DNR Community & Urban Forestry Department and the USDA U.S. Forest Service, with funding focused on tree planting and expanding urban green space. Repurposing these unbuildable parcels as pocket parks would transform idle land into functional community spaces. Development will be achieved at minimal cost through collaboration between city departments, municipal partners, and available state grant programs. Incorporating durable hardscape features—such as seating, paths, and play elements—would further reduce long-term maintenance needs while still creating inviting public spaces for neighborhoods.Learn More about pocket parks: https://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/engineering/pocketpark.php
Terre Haute to Get Pocket Parks
What is a pocket park, and could it work in Terre Haute? Pocket parks are small public or semi-public green spaces, typically less than a quarter acre, designed to bring recreation and relaxation into urban neighborhoods. They are often created from vacant or underused lots and provide accessible places for residents to gather, picnic, or play without requiring large amounts of land. In Terre Haute, many parcels owned by the Department of Redevelopment are too small to meet the minimum size required for new residential construction. Unless neighboring parcels can be combined, these lots remain vacant and must still be maintained by the city. The City is moving forward with small-scale green space improvements through the Terre Haute Green Pockets initiative. The project is supported by $177,823 in federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, awarded through the Indiana DNR Community & Urban Forestry Department and the USDA U.S. Forest Service, with funding focused on tree planting and expanding urban green space. Repurposing these unbuildable parcels as pocket parks would transform idle land into functional community spaces. Development will be achieved at minimal cost through collaboration between city departments, municipal partners, and available state grant programs. Incorporating durable hardscape features—such as seating, paths, and play elements—would further reduce long-term maintenance needs while still creating inviting public spaces for neighborhoods.Learn More about pocket parks: https://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/engineering/pocketpark.php
City Celebrates Tree City USA Designation
The City of Terre Haute is proud to celebrate its 28th year as a Tree City USA, a designation that recognizes the community’s long-standing commitment to protecting, maintaining, and expanding its urban forest. This continued recognition highlights the city’s dedication to sustaining a healthy tree canopy that enhances the quality of life for residents. Urban trees play a vital role in promoting cleaner air, supporting public health, strengthening neighborhoods, and advancing environmental sustainability. The milestone reflects a shared community effort to preserve existing trees while investing in new plantings, ensuring that Terre Haute’s natural assets continue to benefit current residents and future generations. Pictured: Ana Maria Erazo Galeano, Urban Forester, City of Terre Haute, Ann Ryan, TREE's Inc., Jesse Tohill, Director of Public Works, City of Terre Haute.
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