Planning for the future growth of Newton and North Newton
About ReNewton
With a growing population, new City projects breaking ground, and all the goals of the last comprehensive plan accomplished, it was decided that now was the perfect time to create a new vision for the community’s future, while hopefully renewing (pun intended) people’s interest in being involved in the community.
Key Values
Revitalizing downtown is key to the city achieving the project’s vision. A revitalized downtown will increase the local tax base, enhance and expand a vital community amenity, and preserve the community’s...
Insights
“You really need to create a sense of excitement throughout the entire community about the possibilities for Newton. There needs to be a sense of optimism and energy around what Newton really is now, and pride in what it is now, and what it can be in the next 20 years.”
— Cindy Vanover, executive director at Kidron Bethel Retirement Services and steering committee member
