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mdo MAY 2010 r � V MAYOR Sra=,pkrN 1. LVEChf Letter from the Mayor More optimism about South Bend Dear Friends and Neighbors, As I write these words, spring is beginning to emerge, lifting the spirits of those who will read the signs. It has been said that optimists personify spring; they see the rose and not the thorns. The pessimist, it's said, misses the rose's beauty for the thorn's potential for causing pain. With this in mind, I want to pass along some recent signs of hope that you might have missed along the way. Many residents are optimistic about the City's efforts to develop Ignition Park in the former Studebaker Corridor. Already, on the southeast edge of Ignition Park, a new Transpo facility is rising. It's expected to be the nation's first LEED Platinum- certified transit facility and will greatly enhance our public transportation. Transpo's work is one of several major construction projects that are re- shaping the city's landscape: The Salvation Army will break ground May 13 on a new $30- million Kroc Community Center at Western Avenue and Chapin Street. Not only will the Kroc Center bring critical programs to serve those in need, but it also will bring new jobs and an infusion of more than $50 million in outside resources into our city. WNTT Public Television's new Center for Public Media is nearing completion at the corner of Jefferson and Lafayette boulevards. This will create a new excitement downtown, and we are exploring partnerships to take advantage of new media technology to benefit the public. South Bend will get a new Animal Care and Control shelter this year through the rehabilitation of an existing facility on the edge of Kennedy Park. In addition, our Parks Department is exploring the creation of an adjacent dog park, the city's first. Through the federal stimulus, we will see more than nine miles of maj or ar- teries resurfaced this year. Although a pessimist might complain about the mess of construction, even the most dedicated doubter wouldn't dismiss the five new companies coming to Innovation Park at Notre Dame. The first campus of our two -site state - certified tech park is helping companies take appropriate steps to successfully enter the marketplace. This is just one of the many great projects that result from our partnership with the University of Notre Dame. On West Washington Street, Notre Dame is planning to create a new Center for Arts and Culture in the former Hansel Center. The facility will be home to the In- stitute for Latino Studies and several visual arts programs. Just across the street, Indiana University South Bend is preparing to open its' Civil Rights Heritage Center in the former Engman Natatorium. It recognizes a shameful past and will become a symbol of hope for a better future. When it opens, it will proclaim that — as a city — we shall overcome. (cont. on back page) Vsit Our Website at www SoutliBendIN.gov! c� THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter Census Update Morris Events & Friday's by the Fountain Bike Week Events Green City Activities PERFORMING ARTS CENTER r l Free Music Downtown!!! • Nothing to do on your lunch hour? Come • down to Jon Hunt Plaza in front of the • Morris on Fridays in June, July and Au- gust. You will find local Blues, Jazz, • Rock, Latin and Country bands. This • outdoor mini lunch hour concert is spon- sored by the Morris, better yet, all of the • concerts are FREE!!! Music • begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30pm • June 11 - Little Frank and the Premiers • June 25 - Kennedy's Kitchen July 9 - Bradley Young Trio • July 23 - Billy Nicks Motown Dance Party • Aug 6 - Top Secret • Aug 20 - Terry and th b y he t the • � b � Heartbeats • ountain • • Forgot your lunch? No problem, downtown • restaurants including the Morris Bistro, offer: • a variety of lunchtime favorites. Then again, • • if you'd rather brown bag it, you can do that • as well. Tables are set in and around the • plaza , or you can bring a blanket to sit and • • relax on the lawn. For more information, • please visit: www.mom*scenter.org/ • Friday.html or call 235 -9198. •