Crowdfunding underway for USI bike park, trails
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The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support development of trails and bike parks on the University of Southern Indiana campus in Evansville. The project, which is being led by Trail Heads – Southwest Indiana, aims to raise $50,000 by mid-February.
If successful, the project will receive a matching grant as part of IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program.
Funds raised through the campaign will be used to build 1.2 miles of the Gateway Trails and Campus Loop on the USI’s campus. When complete, the campus will feature 20 miles of trails and 22 acres of bike parks.
“We look forward to collaborating with Trail Heads on this project that will create an experience not found in most Midwestern college campuses,” said Jim Wolfe, director of USI facility operations and planning. “We hope to draw more of the community, near and far, to the USI campus, while also providing more outdoor recreational activities for our students.”
Since 2016, CreatINg Places projects have raised more than $7 million in public funds and nearly $6 million in matching funds.
“CreatINg Places helps connect Hoosiers to their neighborhoods, towns and natural spaces,” Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch said in a news release. “Projects like bike parks and trails improve quality of life and help attract new students and permanent residents to our state. I am excited to launch this campaign with IHCDA and continue community development in southwestern Indiana.”
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