Housing project proposed for Kokmo
A multi-million dollar housing project is in the works for Kokomo. The NRP Group, LLC is pursuing a $10.2 million housing development for seniors on Morgan Street. The complex’s early plans call for 70 single-story, two-bedroom units. The development will be designed to architecturally blend with a residential neighborhood.
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight said of the recent development proposal: “This new housing development proposed complements recent private investments in the area like the opening of Kingston Square and Patriot Porcelain.”
The developer has proposed to rezone several acres of undeveloped land on the city’s north side. The Kokomo Plan Commission will soon vote on the proposal.
First Friday’s Autumn Walk
First Friday will make an artistic debut during its Autumn Walk tonight, starting at 5:30 p.m. Along with hay rides and a Halloween theme, First Friday will welcome Artist Alley officially to downtown Kokomo – the alley behind Howard County Administration Center Building. Get a first taste of restaurants before they officially open for business in the historic Depot District. Boondocks, 3 Amigos, and The Gingerbread House will be offering their best bites for fall’s First Friday.
General Motors Kokomo gives back
In good news today, General Motors Kokomo awarded $10,000 to both United Way of Howard County and Kokomo Rescue Mission Thursday –as part of the company’s GM Foundation Grants. General Motors was also awarded an Environmental Stewardship Award during the ceremony. Tom Easterly, commissioner of Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management, presented the award in honor of GM saving 7 million kilowatt hours every year and being landfill free since 2011.
