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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – February 12, 2026 <br /> <br />Page | 8 <br /> <br />First Amendment clarifies those changes and increases the <br />Redevelopment Commission’s commitment from $70,000 to $80,000 to <br />help complete the required utility infrastructure improvements. It also <br />increases the developer’s investment commitment to more accurately <br />reflect both the work already completed and the remaining scope of <br />work—from $1.5 million to over $2.9 million, representing nearly a 100 <br />percent increase. <br /> <br />These photos show the renovation progress. Ivy Alley Social House, the <br />restaurant component, is now open. The project includes all new <br />windows and significant exterior improvements. You can see images of <br />the restaurant space on the left and office space on the right, which <br />represent a dramatic change from the earlier conditions. <br />Also included is the duckpin bowling area, which was a key component of <br />the original development agreement to ensure the site included a family- <br />oriented activation, rather than functioning solely as a brewery. As <br />shown here, that portion of the project has been completed. <br />Overall, this project represents a high-quality renovation of a historic <br />downtown building, adding new life and vitality to this part of the city. It <br />brings new jobs, economic activity, office space, and family-friendly <br />destination addressing a key priority we have consistently heard during <br />planning processes: the need for more spaces downtown that families <br />can enjoy. <br /> <br />Regina Emberton, representing the developer Historic Hearthstone, <br />commented that we’re extremely excited about this project and the <br />partnership behind it. What was once a 17,000-square-foot vacant <br />industrial building is now a vibrant community hub. Indiana Landmarks <br />has opened its Northern Indiana office here and is already hosting <br />community and educational events. Ivy Alley Social House, the anchor <br />tenant, opened in December with duckpin bowling, a brewery, and a <br />pizza kitchen, and has been very well received. Their first brewery <br />release launches tonight. <br /> <br />The project also supports South Bend Trade Works by providing <br />basement storage space at no cost. Overall, we’re proud of how this <br />turned out and grateful for the City, Redevelopment Commission, <br />Council, and staff support. <br /> <br />Commissioners Wax and Relos, Tina Patton all spoke in favor of the <br />project. <br /> <br />Upon a motion by David Relos for approval, seconded by Gillian Shaw, <br />the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the <br />Amendment as presented on February 12, 2026.