Abilene was not selected for the $500,000 BLOCK Grant, but the application brought together property owners, businesses, volunteers, contractors and community partners around a shared vision for downtown. Driving Dickinson County and the Abilene CVB reflect on the momentum created and what comes next.

Driving Dickinson County is pursuing a competitive $500,000 BLOCK grant that could transform a downtown Abilene block — while creating momentum for investment beyond it.