Downtown Plymouth Placemaking
The REES joins eleven other downtown redevelopment projects: $21MM in Community Investment
The City of Plymouth, IN has demonstrated a clear commitment to the revitalization of the downtown area to promote economic development, community connection, and an overall increase in the quality of place. Several projects are underway. The REES provides arts, culture, and education at the center of the downtown redevelopment area.
1. The REES Theatre
2. River Gate South
3. River Park Square
4. Downtown Streetscape
5.Proposed Canoe/Kayak Launch
6. Marshall County Metronet
7. Splash Pad
8. Outdoor Amphitheater
9. Greenway Riverwalk
10. Pedestrian Bridge
11. City Hall / Chamber
12. Restoration of Historic 13. LaPorte Street Footbridge
The Arts Have a Positive Impact on Our Lives and Economy
The Arts Improve Individual Well-being
63%
The arts give me pure pleasure to experience or participate in
64%
The arts help to lift me up beyond everyday experiences
62%
The arts help me understand other cultures better
58%
The arts make me feel more creative
Museums, Theatres, Concert Halls
Important to Quality of Life
Important to Business & Economy
The Arts Unify Our Communities
72%
The arts are a positive experience in a troubled world
67%
The arts unify us, regardless of age, race, and ethnicity
60%
The arts improve the image and identity of my community
45%
Everyone in my community has equal access to the arts
Economic Impact: $730B and 4.2% of GDP
Source: Americans for the Arts - @ArtsInfoGuy