In this episode of Our Indiana: Stories from Rural Hoosiers, host Denny Spinner sits down with Jessica Potts, executive director of the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth; Jon Racek, program director and teaching professor for comprehensive design at the IU Eskenazi School for Art, Architecture + Design; and Nicole Vasconi, quality of place liaison for the IU Center for Rural Engagement to discuss the transformative impact of the Rural Placemaking Studio on Martin County, Indiana.
Jessica Potts shares insights into the economic development initiatives and quality-of-life projects spearheaded by the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth in partnership with the Rural Placemaking Studio. Jon Racek and Nicole Vasconi explain how the Rural Placemaking Studio connects IU students with rural communities to create vibrant public spaces and foster community pride. Together, they highlight the unique assets of Martin County, the collaborative process of engaging students in real-world projects, and the positive changes brought about by creative placemaking efforts.
Tune in to hear inspiring stories of community engagement, the importance of outside perspectives, and the tangible benefits of placemaking in rural Indiana.
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