Evansville Block By Block Event Set For Star Neighborhood

Final Block-by-Block Event Of The Year

On Friday, October 23, the City of Evansville invites you to the Star neighborhood for its final Block-by-Block event of the year. The action kicks off at 9 a.m. at 1007 W Maryland Street. Crews and city staff will be on hand until 11 a.m., connecting neighbors with city services right where they live.

A Blighted Home Comes Down

The big moment of the morning will be when a blighted home will come down as part of Mayor Stephanie Terry’s Flight Blight initiative, which targets run-down properties around town. It’s a visible, hands-on step toward cleaner, safer blocks.

“When city officials and residents work together, we can make a real difference in our neighborhoods,” Mayor Terry said. She described Block-by-Block as a way to bring city departments straight to residents, tackle code enforcement concerns, share resources, and pitch in side by side.

The program is part of the mayor’s wider Neighborhood Revitalization effort, which aims to restore pride in place and make sure every Evansville neighborhood feels safe, vibrant, and welcoming.

Block By Block By The Numbers

And the numbers are pretty impressive. Since Block-by-Block launched in 2024, the city has:

Hauled away more than 180,000 pounds of trash
Filled 326 potholes
Mowed down over 189 overgrown yards
Cleaned up more than 123 properties with trash and debris violations

Want to be part of the fun? Volunteers are welcome on October 23. Sign up at evansvillegov.org/block and grab your gloves.

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Sometimes the best way to improve a neighborhood is simply to show up together. Here’s your chance.

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