What is Vibrant Michigan City
Vibrant Michigan City aims to ignite a more economically inclusive community through actionable steps that are rooted in research, data, public feedback, an advisory team of city leaders and expert guidance.
The Community-Centered Economic Inclusion initiative is being led by the Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City (EDCMC), in collaboration with two national nonprofit organizations, Brookings & LISC.
Through this united effort, a playbook will be drawn up to center on how to boost the West Side, East Side, and Midtown Corridor of Michigan City. The agenda items will be focused on economic ideas, built environment, civic ideas, and social ideas.
What is Vibrant Michigan City
Vibrant Michigan City aims to ignite a more economically inclusive community through actionable steps that are rooted in research, data, public feedback, an advisory team of city leaders and expert guidance.
The Community-Centered Economic Inclusion initiative is being led by the Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City (EDCMC), in collaboration with two national nonprofit organizations, Brookings & LISC.
Through this united effort, a playbook will be drawn up to center on how to boost the West Side, East Side, and Midtown Corridor of Michigan City. The agenda items will be focused on economic ideas, built environment, civic ideas, and social ideas.
What is Vibrant Michigan City
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Important Notice
Sign Up For The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Michigan City has over 40 neighborhoods and the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy (MCNLA) empowers Michigan City resident leaders with a strong dedication to their individual neighborhood, a desire to better support their neighborhood by helping other residents to connect with one another to discover existing supports and opportunities to help strengthen quality of life for the entire neighborhood.
Attendees will participate in 8 sessions beginning in October and ending in November, including two half-day Cornerstone Class sessions on Asset Based Community Development, that will ultimately result in an actionable project plan for the attendees’ neighborhood. Please note that applicants MUST be able to attend the Cornerstone Classes in order to be accepted to the program. Applications will be available online through September 16th with applications accepted on a rolling basis, as long as seats are still available.
The Vibrant MC Playbook
The Vibrant Michigan City Playbook is a comprehensive guide that presents a wide variety of projects, policies, and programs aimed at fostering a vibrant and thriving community. It encompasses the unique needs and characteristics of the three major areas of the Michigan City community: Westside, Eastside, and Mid Town.
Through this inclusive process, a set of goals and strategies emerged that not only reflect the community’s diverse perspectives but also support the unified vision of a vibrant Michigan City.
The Vibrant Michigan City Playbook serves as a dynamic roadmap for progress, combining community input, expert recommendations, and best practices. The Playbook will include a set of agendas, individual work plans that will be taken up by different lead (and local!) organizations, to help steer or spearhead each of the agenda efforts. The agenda items will be focused on economic development, built environment, civic life, and social life.
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Our Initiative
The Vibrant Michigan City mission is to spark a space where all members of the community are flourishing. The success of the initiative is grounded in the key players who are working together on this plan and the expertise that they all bring to the table.
Priority Area
West Side
The West Side of Michigan City faces high poverty rates and exhibits significant racial diversity. One noteworthy aspect is its proximity to the state prison, which influences the local dynamics. The West Side has experienced a population decline of 25% and suffers from a lack of essential quality-of-life assets such as banking institutions, grocery stores, public parks, and coffee shops. These challenges highlight the need for targeted efforts to uplift the West Side community and address its specific needs.
Priority Area
East Side
The East Side of Michigan City faces high poverty levels, but it has a distinct characteristic of being an industrial job hub. Despite its challenges, the East Side benefits from accessible employment opportunities with higher incomes compared to other areas. The East Side has witnessed an 11% decline in population, indicating the importance of revitalization efforts to enhance the overall quality of life for its residents.
Priority Area
Midtown
In the heart of Michigan City lies Midtown. This corridor has been identified as a priority area due to its significant resident population. While Midtown exhibits fewer job opportunities compared to the other areas, the available jobs tend to offer higher wages. This aspect presents a unique opportunity to foster economic growth within the community. By strategically addressing the challenges faced by Midtown, such as the lack of quality-of-life assets and employment diversity, the area has the potential to thrive and positively impact the overall well-being of its residents.
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Get Involved Today!
Help ignite growth and prosperity in Michigan City. Share your thoughts, learn about the process, and stay up-to-date.
Get Involved Today!
Help ignite growth and prospierty in Michigan City. Share your thoughts, learn about the process, and stay up-to-date.
