On October 23, 2025, a pop-up event was held during the Meet the Candidate Event at the Veterans Memorial Community Center. Attendees could stop by and provide their thoughts on the future of Elkhart while engaging with those running for elected positions, such as City Council and School Board. A large map of the City was along with a board of images that represented ideas they might want to see or needs for the City. Markers were provided to allow participants to comment on things they felt were either a challenge or an opportunity for the community. This input, along with online engagement, will help the project team to better understand the existing conditions and the desires of the community. You can see the input that was provided that night below. Click on each photo to view it larger or save a copy for yourself.