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Council backs converting South 8th Street into park to expand Terre Haute Children’s Museum
Summary
Council adopted a nonbinding resolution supporting conversion of South 8th Street into a public park tied to the Terre Haute Children’s Museum; the plan is contingent on Lilly Arts & Culture grant funding and Park Board review and does not itself vacate the road or appropriate funds.
The Terre Haute City Council adopted Resolution 07/2026 to express support for converting South 8th Street into a public park and outdoor area to serve the Terre Haute Children’s Museum.
A presenter for the project said the plan would transform a "dangerous, underutilized" stretch of downtown into green space under a proposed public‑private ownership arrangement, and that the item is contingent on…
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