Mayor Dave Kitchell, Logansport, IN

Commons Good: Stewardship and Starting Points

Logansport sits at multiple crossroads—the confluence of two rivers, the east-west railways of the Wabash, and the first North/South road in Indiana. As the railways have quieted across the rural landscape, they’ve transformed rails to trails -- where community members gather sun or snow, wheels and walking. A treasure, made even more valuable by a pandemic.Logansport’s ability to reimagine and adapt has confirmed one thing—a good solution is likely to solve more than one problem. Listen in and learn more about how renewable energies are growing community and business budgets—and how expanding affordable housing is raising home values for all.The All-America City awards celebrates and recognizes neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges. Logansport, IN is all All-America City 2020 finalist.