About us
At ReNew Castle, we strongly believe that community growth and historic preservation are not separate, mutually exclusive goals in our city. They are symbiotic. Preservation fuels growth in small town downtowns and, in turn, that increased growth demands continued preservation. To us, it's just common sense economics.
We are fortunate enough to be able to partner with Indiana Landmarks on our Church Street Gym project. Indiana Landmarks has helped restore and reshape the economic trajectory of small towns across the state just like New Castle. Without their support, that project would not be possible.
Our Board
Sebastion Crider
New Castle High School graduate and local attorney
Nan Polk
New Castle High School science teacher, retired, and current New Castle Community Schools board member
Melissa Guffy
Blue River Valley High School graduate and local realtor
Justin Farris
New Castle resident and founder of Spectra Development Company
Emily Hurst
New Castle High School graduate and Executive Director at Main Street New Castle
Sam Pavy
New Castle High School graduate and local realtor
Stevie Meyer
New Castle resident and Regional Preservation Officer for Indiana Landmarks east-central region.
"Is it not cruel to let our city die by degrees, stripped of all her proud monuments, until there will be nothing left of all her history and beauty to inspire our children."
--Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Our Mission
To promote the culture and economic growth of downtown New Castle through revitalization of its historic real estate.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant and resilient New Castle with a thriving downtown that feeds the energy of the entire community. We believe that, under bold leadership, blending the rich history of the past with exciting new growth of the future is key for New Castle's tomorrow.