I'm a consultant. When I accept an assignment the expectation is that one moves into the community/city where the position is located. In April, I accepted an assignment in Terre Haute. It was like homecoming. It lasted until 9/30/18. Interestingly, decent short term housing in Terre Haute is difficult to procure and expensive. While driving on Cherry Street I noted a placard "Move in Special". I inquired and it was the Core Redevelopment Deming Center. Great apt. and a terrific renovation of the Deming. 5th floor apt. overlooking the Rhodes/Mills complex, the ISU Foundation and past the Wabash River. Fabulous sunsets. Very reasonable,less than 1/2 the price of a long term stay hotel.I mention this because much has changed in downtown TH. All for the better. I remember in the mid to late 1970's when the 3 dept stores vacated, downtown TH looked like Dresden after WWII less the bomb craters. There are a number of very nice restaurants and coffee shops. Notably Saratoga, Rice and Pasta, J.Fords, Clabbergirl and others. The Swope Art Gallery, Children's Museum, soon to be the Vigo County Historical Society and "Candles" add a nice cultural touch. With the renovation of Hulman Center and the addition of the convention center there is reason for optimism. The owners of "Haute Maison" and the Ohio Bldg complex have invested in downtown. What is missing are college age establishments for the ISU students and additional retail stores. Overall a very nice experience.
