PHASE 1 - COMPLETE
Phase 1 of the Downtown Pathways Project was completed in 2024. The project included the improvement of 3 alleyways in downtown Bluffton, Indiana into pedestrian pathways. The 3 alleyways each have their own unique character. This project is part of a larger 5 alleyway project that will be completed in 3 phases. Alleys 1, 2, and 4 are the alleyways completed in Phase 1. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 2. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 3.
Alley 1 is our activity pathway. It is designed to be geared for families. Its unique lighting, concrete ribbon, and integrated children's activities make it a great space to hang out and pass through while in downtown.
Alley 2 is our nature-themed alleyway. It is designed to be a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Its unique screen walls bring hints of nature and the beauty of the historic built environment to create a peaceful space to spend a moment downtown.
Alley 4 is the natural extension of the Parlor City Plaza. It is designed to emulate the design of the Parlor City Plaza while integrating the screen walls from Alley 2. It includes a seating wall and beautiful overhead lighting to link people to the Parlor City Plaza.
THANKS TO OUR DONORS
Downtown Pathways Phase 1 - Project Sponsor $125,000
Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Alley Naming Rights Sponsors
Alley 1 Naming Sponsor
Foundations of Truth and Bruce & Teresa Miller Family
Alley 2 Naming Sponsor
Chip and Kim Mann
Alley 4 Naming Sponsors
Steve & Yvette Huggins Family and the Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
$178,000 Local Contribution
City of Bluffton
$50,000 Patronicity Grant
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Art & Lighting Sponsors
Conor and Ashley Jackson
First Bank of Berne
Kim Gentis - Raymond James
Parlor City Cabinetry
Amenity Sponsors
James S. Jackson's Company
Farmer & Merchants Bank
Barkley Builders
Robert and Sarah MacNeill
John & Jolin Whicker
Honegger, Ringger & Co. - Trent Bucher & Mark Gerber
Gold Level Sponsors
Habegger Ace Nick Huffman Edward Jones - Doug Fear, Jeremy Penrod, Larry Smith, and Jeremy Todd Craigville Telephone Timothy & Julia Babcock Edge Manufacturing, Sarah OwensDavid & Barbara Oswalt
Silver Level Sponsors
Michael & Bri Lautzenheiser Mike & Debbie Lautzenheiser Chandler & Rachel Gerber Kyle & Alyssa Gerber Senior Money Life / Jerry Flack & Associates AdamsWells Internet Telecom TV Lee & Carla Vongunten Bluffton Family Eyecare Brad & Michelle Baumgartner Blake & Fawn Gerber Bob & Jamie Thompson Mark & Angie Reinhard Dean & Cyndee Fiechter Lynn Fiechter Farms Alpha Group Ryan & Sara Miskin In Memory of Greg & Jane Waters Mr. & Mrs. Terry Donaghy Rick and Laura Gentis
Bronze Level Sponsors
OKA Corp Chris & Terri Oliver American Salvage Sym Financial James Bowman Jessica Ault Michael Towne George & Jan Babcock David & Deanna Brinneman Shambaugh & Son Bastille PartnersBluffton Roofing Andrews & Crell LLP Andrew & Jalinda Pursifull