Stretching from Indianapolis north to Anderson, cities and counties along the White River are joining forces to apply for Governor Eric Holcomb’s Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) planning grant and funding.

A joint news release for all the governmental entities, including Fishers, says they “have begun identifying key programs, initiatives, and projects that will accelerate local, neighborhood economies, quality of place experiences, innovation, and develop, attract, and retain talent.”

The White River Vision Plan was a collaboration, starting in 2019, of communities along the waterway.  The regional group will focus on many areas, possibly including trails, transportation, infrastructure, environmental and green economy jobs, workforce and employment centers and water availability & quality.

This regional effort intends to formalize its partnership and submit a proposal for the planning grant by the July 1 deadline.

More information about the White River Vision plan and the communities in the White River region can be found at mywhiteriver.com.