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<br /> Great Downtowns often have a signature gathering space, vp t �� :47 „ W �" Y �`. o`�N
<br /> regularly programmed with events that activate and attract " 4:I • , J• i0''� is -�`� v
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<br /> visitors and residents.Gridiron Plaza serves as the de facto , r 3 tti. 4" y'- , 1.I .g "��i�'; i II�\`�
<br /> gathering space Downtown,but it is surrounded by inactive 1, i � ,; lK , •,, � •�r� o • . +: i1cYt s�uses,parking Lots,and vacant buildings.The existing space is /....,,
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<br /> further challenged by the underground level of the College •-_" •*4ti i•.jaw-' �'�" %" q 'dg,r, ' '' ,,,` t•"'-'`_' '..
<br /> Football Hall of Fame building,limited over supply.and `�11 a ' `'^'----A `4` v_�''ii o -"! �� '• - a
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<br /> deterioration of the existing turf field. f'f _"'� ✓ .'��y _ `" N W
<br /> The Gridiron is ideally located to act as South Bend's Town `� 4 - 7 ':,0 4, 4_=, : �r �•,, + '
<br /> Square,but it requires a major redesign to transform the space "y- • 1r I • �--"'fi ;` Veas _` $ � Q
<br /> including the following elements: , 4,- _.., _ .. ,_, . �•' + ,;�; �, _ . _ ~ Tomorrow
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<br /> • Benches and places to sit and gather. - I ,4.Y o
<br /> • A combination of flexible hardscape,landscaped.and MI'
<br /> grass areas that support a variety of programming and i.ist Source Center Ground '�' _1
<br /> informal gathering. Level Improvements L. - k
<br /> • Water feature—including water will draw families andOUIF
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<br /> create an active area and tie into the proximity to the A _ ,
<br /> riverfront. �. _ --
<br /> • Art and sculpture—work with South Bend Museum of Art — - G t - t
<br /> and other agencies to locate or commission local public I *Ii • ;jrf';
<br /> art for the space. - •' ,.•_ - -�"
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<br /> • Shaded areas with plantings—create an oasis in • _ / T.` "
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<br /> Downtown with trees and gardens. — — l 1� - *"' • •
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<br /> • Pop-up retail and three-season kiosks that offer small High-Density • 2. Improvements to
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<br /> business opportunities and create a unique destination Housing , '
<br /> that draws visitors to Downtown. f —� Football Halt of Fame t �'
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