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REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN <br /> bringing People back <br /> A variety of revitalization strategies have been implemented <br /> in Downtown South Bend in the last few decades.In 1986, ' ' •': ' r. , ; ."'-' ` <br /> Stanley Coveteski Regional Stadium,now Four Winds Field. ��� . <br /> was constructed to host a minor league affiliate team of the -• ''� ', _ <br /> Chicago White Sox.In 2008,the 140-acre former site of the " - -- <br /> Studebaker manufacturing complex just south of Downtown ��` s =s <br /> was proposed as a technology park called Ignition Park. y <br /> Paired with Innovation Park,built in wog at the University of i T 2,i I l l ti <br /> Notre Dame campus,Ignition Park is intended to cluster'high- �� �j- <br /> 1 . w_ • <br /> Weir <br /> potential technologies and ventures'and attract technology '" <br /> start-ups and workers. " ti C' »..� <br /> xl.�/..�llll:::3.41I1]"pOnnl c- Zr i , c ® t'" --* _- <br /> The largest employer in South Bend is Beacon Health � r= rr�� E <br /> System,which employs over 7,00o workers in the City and is • :, ; 111�11t1ttt1,1�� , `�� -^ ►. - tiwBY <br /> headquartered in Downtown South Bend at Memorial Hospital. - I ,..*► + YNS,,. II <br /> Healthcare systems often generate huge economic benefits a r — 22z„ <br /> and help attract healthcare professionals to the region. ?: ' "2`_ r '' ±! -� 3i. n, <br /> In 2013 the Smart Street Initiative,a Complete Streets plan to lk ; r • r 7''• 'a <br /> make the City safer for pedestrians,bicyclists.and motorists. * w alik ,., tl _ "T .s`° —�"�' • L. <br /> f£, <br /> was created by the City.Many of the one-way streets that were <br /> . '. „1 - <br /> established in the era of urban renewal were converted into w?+ �` <br /> s 47 <br /> two-way streets,including Main Street and Michigan Street.In "'�� `` " <br /> the 2010's,the City's population began growing steadily again. k_ a <br /> Moving Forward +4' 4 '�' R iti <br /> -- <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. <br /> overview 11 <br />