strengthening the heart of hinckley

welcome to the bluestone

a space that embraces

[ place ]

: a geographic location that is meaningful and memorable because of the interactions between the natural world, the built environment, and human activity.

[ biophilic design ]

: a design that incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, nature views and other experiences of the natural world into the built environment.

[ vernacular ]

: a type of local or regional construction, using traditional materials and resources from the area where the buildings are located.

project goals

  • ◦ Enhance and enliven the Northeast side of downtown Hinckley.
    ◦ Help create the architectural vernacular, establishing standards for future projects.
    ◦ Bring in new, small businesses, creating common ground where people can connect as friends and neighbors; Small Town, Big Hearts exemplified.
    ◦ Establish a new and vibrant atmosphere that we can be proud to call our own.

  • ◦ Embrace the natural settings—seamlessly blending new forms, structures, materials, and greenery into the existing landscape. Keep it consistent with our greatest asset, the Metroparks.
    ◦ Create a look and feel that complements Hinckley’s “small-town charm”.

  • ◦ Emphasize the use of GREEN SPACE to bring residents of Hinckley together—inspire social interaction, increase community engagement, and formulate a sense of town togetherness.
    ◦ Support a pet-friendly environment.
    ◦ Use for local community events.

  • ◦ Get everything you need locally, providing a new level of convenience for the greater community.
    ◦ Give residents a quaint, diverse downtown that encourages them to support our local community with daily decisions–eating out, grocery shopping, etc.
    ◦ Absolutely NO big box stores or national brands!

  • ◦ For Hinckley, By Hinckley.
    ◦ Create convenience and entertainment for Hinckley residents—for necessities, and for recreation—any time of the day: weekday errands, weekend excursions, and everything in between.
    ◦ Welcome the socio-economic benefits of increased shopping and dining from residents of the surrounding communities.
    ◦ Strive to bring in new market opportunities that complement existing downtown establishments.
    ◦ Provide and enhance opportunities for current businesses.
    ◦ Align with residents’ current wants and needs.

  • ◦ Encourage local entrepreneurs to be a part of the process.
    ◦ Provide support for approved business ideas/concepts and help bring them to life by sharing expertise, services, and investment.

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