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Greenfield
,
Indiana
A caring,
family-oriented community of over 14,000,
Greenfield
is a study in
contrasts. A strong concern for historic preservation is evident by the
city’s adoption, in 1985, of a historic code for part of the downtown
area. Yet, the community is balancing its past with a vision for the
future, which includes a commitment to planned economic development.
 Within the historic
district, exterior renovation,
new construction and
demolition are
regulated.
A
downtown revitalization effort, funded by private
contributions, has financed new sidewalks, landscaping, and a courthouse
square designed to showcase special events in the heart of the city.
New business and
industry construction has been constant over the last several years.
Modern commerce parks have been developed on the city’s north side in
proximity to Interstate 70. They feature office complexes, distribution
centers, and modern manufacturing facilities. Several state programs
have been utilized in Greenfield
’s
economic
development effort, including the Department of Commerce’s Industrial
Development Infrastructure Program. Training funds from the Department
of Commerce, along with Job Training Partnership Act monies, have been
used to help employers with employee training costs.
A
policy favoring the issuance of industrial development bonds on a
case-by-case basis has been adopted by the city. It is authorized to
provide those bonds, as well.
Greenfield
city leaders consider economic development bonds, tax abatement, and tax
increment financing as required. Real property and manufacturing
equipment may be abated over a period determined by the city council in
compliance with state
statute.
In a
prime location, the city is eager to assist developers in providing
electricity, water, and sewers to commercial sites.
Greenfield
has
adopted a comprehensive master zoning plan. A building commissioner is
responsible for building inspections, issuing permits, and enforcing
zoning and building regulations.
Population:
16,048
(2004)
Location:
Located in
the center of
Hancock
County
, the county seat of
Greenfield
is 15 miles east of
Indianapolis
. Interstate 70
intersects the northern edge of the city; US 40 and SR 9 intersect at
the center of town. Interstate 74 is 15 miles directly south of
Greenfield
.
Indianapolis
International
Airport
is 30 minutes away and
Mt.
Comfort
Airport
is 5 miles west.
Government:
Mayor and
Common Council with seven members having four-year terms
Education:
Greenfield-Central
Community School Corporation
Services:
- Fully trained, professional police force
- Fire department: 40 firefighters
- Insurance rating: 7
- Emergency medical care: six paramedics, five emergency
medical technicians
Benefits:
- Nationally recognized historical district
- Modern library facility
- Excellent location for transportation of goods by
highway
- Largest municipality in the county
- Active and progressive Chamber of Commerce
CITY
OF GREENFIELD WEBSITE
Fortville,
Indiana
Fortville
is a friendly, family-oriented community of about 3,500 people located
18 miles northeast of
Indianapolis
in the northwest
corner of
Hancock
County
. It is a town of
beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, and quiet neighborhoods. Community
activity is centered around the town’s 12 churches, two superb parks,
and the Mt. Vernon  Community schools. Two major shopping centers,
Castleton Square
and
Washington Square
are just 15 minutes
away.
The Fortville Town
Manager will work with businesses interested in locating within this
area. Industrial sites are available adjacent to the CSX railroad at
competitive prices. CSX parallels State Road 67, utilizes connections in
Indianapolis
and
Anderson
, and provides rail
service throughout the
Midwest
.
Population: 3,555 (2004)
Location:
Fortville is
conveniently located between
Anderson
and
Indianapolis
on US Highway 36 (SR
67), SR 238 and SR 13. Interstate 69 is four miles north of the
corporate limits. Interstate 70 is 12 miles south and Interstate 465 is
12 miles southwest. It is situated on a major Conrail line.
Indianapolis
International
Airport
is 40 minutes away and
Mt.
Comfort
Airport
is 10 miles south.
Government:
A
five-member town board serves four-year terms. A full-time Town Manager
runs the daily operations. Zoning is by Hancock County Area Planning
Commission.
Education:
Mt. Vernon
Community School Corporation
Benefits:
- Second largest municipality in
Hancock
County
- Location convenient for transportation of goods by
highway and rail
- Geist Reservoir and its recreation opportunities located
four miles northwest of Fortville
- Renovated public library
- Recreational park, newly developed passive park
- Several golf courses within a fifteen-mile radius
TOWN
OF FORTVILLE WEBSITE
New
Palestine,
Indiana
"A growing
community" is an understatement. New Palestine is an area poised for a business
and residential expansion. A friendly town in close proximity to
Indianapolis
, it blends the best of
small-town charm with the advantages of having easy access to urban
life. New
Palestine
has nearly 1400
residents with a multitude of residential housing developments just
outside its borders. Officials have zoned an area east of the town for
industry with easy access for its workforce. The industrial area is
adjacent to the CSX Corp. railroad system which serves major cities east
of the
Mississippi River
.
Population: 1,593 (2004)
Location:
New
Palestine
is 8 miles southeast
of
Indianapolis
on US 52. Interstate
465 is minutes away to the west and I-74 lies to the south. Mt Comfort
Airport is directly north 10 miles and the CSX Corp. Railroad runs
parallel to US 52.
Form
of Government: Three-member
town board serving four-year terms; Zoned by seven-member Planning
Commission and six-member Board of Zoning Appeals
Education:
Community
School Corporation of Southern
Hancock
County
Benefits:
- Surrounded by acres of open farmland
- Second lowest tax rate of municipalities in the county
- 1986 township tax rate second lowest of nine townships
in the county
- New library
- Chamber of Commerce
Location
is convenient for transportation of goods by highway and rail
McCordsville
,
Indiana
A community of
nearly 4,000, McCordsville
is the newest incorporated municipality in Hancock
County. It exudes a rural,
small town ambiance, but has an economic development approach which
places it in an ideal position for residential and life-sciences,
information technology logistics and light manufacturing industrial
growth. Located in the northwest corner of
Hancock
County
near the shores of
beautiful Geist Reservoir, the town shares boundaries with Marion and
Hamilton counties. It lies only 18 miles east of downtown Indianapolis
and 16 miles southwest
of Anderson.
Attuned to the needs
of the future, the town council is committed to the provision of a
wastewater collection and treatment system to make McCordsville an even
more attractive location for homes and businesses. One of
McCordsville’s most attractive features is its established residential
atmosphere—an excellent location for families! McCordsville is
expected to experience large growth in this decade and beyond.
Population: Approximately
4,000 (2006)
(This was an uncertified number based on the number of
homes. The certified census number from 1000 is 1,134.)
Location:
McCordsville
is in northwest
Hancock
County
, near the shores of
Geist Reservoir. It has easy accessibility being located on SR 67, only
minutes away from I-465, I-70 and I-69.
Mt.
Comfort
Airport
is 4 miles to
the south.
Form
of Government: Town
Council; Zoning of
Hancock
County
Area Planning
Commission
Education:
Mt. Vernon
Community School Corporation
Benefits:
- Established residential atmosphere
- Interstate highway system only minutes away; a major
highway bisects the town
- Located within
Indianapolis
metropolitan area
- Availability
of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology
For
more information, visit the TOWN
OF MCCORDSVILLE WEBSITE
Wilkinson
,
Indiana
Wilkinson
boasts a simple, secure lifestyle for its residents, where a friendly
atmosphere is the centerpiece of the 
community. A place to raise a
family in a safe environment, Wilkinson is indeed a change of pace.
Population:
341 (2004)
Location:
Wilkinson is
situated in the northeast part of
Hancock
County
on State Road 109.
Interstate I-70 is four miles to the south. Conrail access is to the
east.
Form
of Government: Three-member
town board of trustees serving four-year terms.
Education:
Community
School Corporation of Eastern
Hancock
County
Benefits:
- Quaint surroundings providing a safe, secure place to
live
- Each household maintains a private well and
self-contained sewage system
Location
convenient for transportation of goods by highway and rail
Shirley
,
Indiana
Shirley
residents are attracted to its small town status and the extreme
friendliness of its citizens. While the community enjoys the benefits of
living in a less populated area, it is also concerned with maintaining a
safe, clean and comfortable environment which is attractive to growth. A
recent improvement revamped the town’s 76-year-old water system with
the assistance of the Indiana Department of Commerce’s Community
Improvement Program. The project involved replacing 30,200 feet of water
mains, building a new 150,000 gallon water tower and drilling a new well
(three wells now serve Shirley).
Population: 825
(2004)
Location:
Shirley is
located in northeast
Hancock
County
. It is 5 miles north
of I-70 and 33 miles east of
Indianapolis
.
Form
of Government: Three-member
town board serving four-year terms; Zoning by Hancock County Area
Planning Commission
Education:
Community
School Corporation of Eastern
Hancock
County
and Charles A. Beard
School Corporation
Benefits:
- Recently renovated water system, including a 150,000
gallon water tower
- Shirley provides the infrastructure for neighboring
town, Wilkinson
Location
convenient for transportation of goods by highway
Cumberland
,
Indiana
Cumberland
, is an active
community on the far west side of
Hancock
County
. It  has a thriving
business community and is adjacent to
Indianapolis
. Numerous housing
developments surround the area.
Population:
5,343
(2004)
Location:
Cumberland
is located in the west
part of
Hancock
County
and east side of
Marion
County
on US 40.
TOWN
OF CUMBERLAND WEBSITE
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