News and Stories

Harm Reduction Brief — 04 April 2024

Communities and people in Indiana are adversely affected by substance use disorders. In Indiana, 1 in 12 people meet criteria for a SUD —...

Helping Those Most in Need — 14 December 2023

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need...

Purdue Extension Community Development Responds to Needs in Your Community — 03 October 2019

Purdue Extension has offices in all ninety-two counties in Indiana. Through these offices, our educators are able to spend their workdays (and live...

Group Works on Downtown Enhancement — 30 May 2019

Three different areas of emphasis are being developed into a comprehensive plan to help make central Connersville a place where healthier choices...

New Curriculum Joins Public Spaces and Healthy Communities Programs — 24 May 2018

We were in southern Indiana a few weeks ago in a county that is, at first glance, not for want of green space. In fact, natural spaces abound.

Purdue Extension’s Conservation Through Community Leadership Program – Accepting Community Applications — 23 January 2017

Purdue Extension’s new Conservation through Community Leadership (CCL) program is now accepting applications for the inaugural community...

Economic Development – Placed Based Assets — 09 November 2016

More and more communities are beginning to recognize the need for place based asset strategies when it comes to economic development.

West Lafayette Parks Survey Results Are In — 29 April 2016

The department conducted the survey earlier this year. It asked questions about individual opinions on services, programs and facilities provided...

Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant — 22 January 2016

The award of a federally-funded $40,000 planning grant will allow city officials to develop a Downtown Revitalization Study to address ways to...

Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant — 22 January 2016

Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces Annual Meeting in Frankfort, Indiana — 25 May 2015

“Imagining what Downtown Frankfort will look like in 10 years” was the whole point of the Enhancing the Value of Downtown Public Spaces...