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Olde Town Revitalization

Olde Town Revitalization

MISSION OLDE TOWN

Represents the historical central business district of 

Map of Olde Town UpdateFountain. As with many national cities, the historical centers of activity have lost its patrons due to suburban sprawl.

A rebirth has emerged over the past few years, as Fountain grows and seeks to embrace its cultural roots and a community sense of place.

Through a revitalization of under-performing assets and broadening of open space amenities, its central business district is attracting a myriad of new/eclectic business back to the Olde Town historic core.

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2018 UPDATE

Arrival SequenceIn 2017, the Town Design and Gateway Interstate Aesthetics project started through the on-boarding of THK Consulting, via the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, to aid with design standards for the southern most corridors of the City of Fountain. 


The US 85 Gateway and Olde Town districts provide an extremely important first impression factor for the City. Redeveloping, revitalizing and creating design standards for these districts facilitates an environment for future investment, development and growth while maintaining the small town, unique atmosphere that the City of Fountain embodies.

Project "Mission Statement" - To formulate design and aesthetic standards (guidelines) for commercial structures and public space within the Fountain Olde Town and U.S. 85 Gateway districts.

Project findings were presented to City Council on December 12, 2017; with a blessing to move forward at the departmental planning level through 2018. To learn more about this important project for establishing standards/guidelines, please visit the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority website. 

US85 Urban Renewal Progress

Main StreetOlde Town is located is a subset area with the US85 Urban Renewal Area. Several plans have been adopted through the collaboration of City Council, Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, and the public at large.

 - May 2009 marked the adoption of the Gateway Master Plan

 - April 2014 marked the adoption of the Olde Town Revitalization Plan 

 - April 2017 marked the Town Design and Gateway Interstate Aesthetics project with THK Consultants. 

- January 2018 marked the departmental working level of the THK project findings. 

Click here to learn about these projects and more that the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority (FURA) is working on!

Olde Town Steering Committee

Committee MeetingIn June 2016, the Olde Town and abutting Gateway districts’ neighborhood and businesses were reconvened as a means to collaboratively share information on:

- CDOT US 85 Repaving
- Ohio and Illinois Roadways and RxR Crossings
- New Pedestrian Enhanced Corridors
- Enterprise Zone Program
- New Historic Grant Opportunity
- Beautification & Facade Pilot Programs
- Formation of an Olde Town Steering Committee

The Committee actively continues to serve in an advisory capacity to the City and FURA on projects and small business aspects of the district.

To learn more about current initiatives and how to participate, please visit Olde Town Steering Committee section or contact the Economic Development department at 719-393-4928.