At this year’s State of the City, we gathered around a simple but powerful idea: Bloomington works best when we are in tune with each other.
That theme reflects what I see every day across our community. Whether it’s residents stepping up to support one another, businesses continuing to invest here, or City staff delivering high-quality services, our success comes from how well we work together.
The state of our city is strong. And our future is bright.
Over the past year, we’ve continued to deliver on the fundamentals such as reliable public safety, quality drinking water, accessible transportation systems and enjoyable parks and green spaces to ensure that Bloomington remains an enduring and remarkable community where people want to be. At the same time, we are making meaningful progress on major community investments like the Nine Mile Creek corridor and a new community health and wellness center, which will serve residents of all ages for generations to come. See page 3 for project updates.
We are expanding opportunities for community engagement, supporting local businesses and creating spaces and experiences that bring people together. These efforts help ensure that Bloomington is a place where people feel they belong.
Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on housing, sustainability, economic vitality and equity. These are not separate priorities, they are all part of how we create a community that works for everyone.
Because when we listen to one another and align our efforts there is no limit to what we can accomplish.
Together, we are composing the next chapter of Bloomington and it’s one worth being proud of.
