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REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN
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<br /> A variety of revitalization strategies have been implemented
<br /> in Downtown South Bend in the last few decades.In ig86, - ,
<br /> Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium,now Four Winds Field, _
<br /> was constructed to host a minor league affiliate team of the c ". - . ;, . ".
<br /> Chicago White Sox.In 2008,the i4o-acre former site of the .. --�-
<br /> i a `- .�.... .,.-a...._ %__.,p8'2., .�--- r Studebaker manufacturing complex just south of Downtown ' •, , -- . , x - .,. �"d=
<br /> was proposed as a technology park called Ignition Park. -y"" 2 t� -- v'
<br /> Paired with Innovation Sark,built in nog at the Universityof ,. . emu' �` •3 , ! III -= iW.
<br /> Notre Dame campus,Ignition Park is intended to cluster"high- - I` .1 .,, "� -- a =- ',,,
<br /> potential technologies and ventures"and attract technology " 4• e;
<br /> start-ups and workers. 'FI ''''\ !` .-w ^ " ig'i- ''�"
<br /> The Largest employer in South Bend is Beacon Health _ 4-; - — ; i:, °' -- �:;•
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<br /> System,which employs over 7,00o workers in the City and is r _ _ it. - — ��':.. _ "
<br /> headquartered in Downtown South Bend at Memorial Hospital = -to, - ` ' " q; '
<br /> Healthcare systems often generate huge economic benefits ,
<br /> and help attract healthcare professionals to the region. ., ,, `� ° �' • a_ 3' .
<br /> In 2013 the Smart Street Initiative,a Complete Streets plan to
<br /> make the City safer for pedestrians,bicyclists,and motorists, f i,p,� '' • 't :=1.-"`` " .f,,. u
<br /> was created by the City.Many of the one-way streets that wereAbil
<br /> established in the era of urban renewal were converted into '`'
<br /> two-way streets,including Main Street and Michigan Street.In y' ------� 4 rn `"�'
<br /> the 2010.s the Cit 's populationbegan growing . �r• -+� i►�
<br /> y p p g owi g steadily again. �, �, -" • �
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<br /> Today,Downtown South Bend continues to grow,with thriving - - - `,
<br /> institutions,beautiful parks,beloved restaurants and retailers, Downtown South Bend Today
<br /> historic architecture,and remarkable riverfront views.A
<br /> renewed interest in urban living sets the context for this plan,
<br /> charting the way forward to a future that builds on the rich,
<br /> illustrious history of Downtown South Bend.
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