Town of Avon, Indiana
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Great Places Avon
National initiatives to recognize great places have increased over the last few years, including the "Great Places in
In an effort to further the image of Avon, the "Great Places Avon " initiative will recognize a great street, great neighborhood, and/or great place on an annual basis. The recipient(s) of the award will demonstrate a unique character that makes them a place where people want to be. The goal of this program is to foster community pride and ownership among residents. The awards will be made each October, during National Planning Month.
What makes a street, neighborhood, or place great?
Great Streets
What makes a street special? A great street relates to the land uses around it. This includes not just the pavement, but also the sidewalk and parkway. Are special accommodations provided to other users, like bicyclists?
Great Neighborhoods
A neighborhood should have a presence that the guest knows when they have entered/exited a place. What makes the neighborhood special? What is the neighborhood's density, does it have a unique street layout and connectivity, and does it provide social, economic, and/or ethnic diversity? Is there a mix of land uses?
Great Places
A place can be many things. It's a location where people gather and there is social interaction that fosters a sense of place. It might be a third place (a place away from home and work where you feel comfortable and a part of something), public space, or the like. It may be in an unusual location, have good connectivity to other places, or have a feeling of energy and diversity (economic, social, and/or ethnic).
The Great Places Avon Committee is comprised of:
James Petrides, Plan Commission
TBA, Plan Commission
TBA, PRBC
For more information on this program, please contact
