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Home My WebLink AboutDowntown South Bend 2045 PlanPlan Contents Overview History of Downtown Planning Context Engagement & Design Process Development Principles Analysis Development Pattern Market Analysis Parking Analysis l_ -IJiE[Vision The Heart of Downtown Arts & Culture Innovation & Institutional Catalysts Neighborhoods Public Realm Built Form & Design Standards Design Guidance Focal Points Zoning Building Types Historic Preservation Preservation Principles Historic Property Inventory . ~ ~ ... -·~"'~~' I(..'( Implementation Matrix Wh~ .. · ... ,.r·_-Pl , ·at~~-!1-_s-·-a an. It is a guide for: • Making decisions about future development. • How resources are allocated. -----------• How issues residents, business and property owners, and others in the neighborhood could be addressed. ", Who is a plan for? • Neighborhood Residents • Developers, Builders • Public Officials • Community Leaders • City Staff What does a plan_ include? ), • Strategies to be implemented over the next 20+ years .-Ideas to improve public space & infrastructure (parks, riverfront, streets) • Housing (types, condition & affordability • Zoning & Land Use to guide development • Other matters important to the community Why Now? (2024) • New projects and investments coming to downtown, roughly $1 billion • Guide new investment • 13 Neighborhood Plans completed or in progress • New plan would serve as a 20-year vision for what downtown could become Planning Context This Vision Plan Considered: • Work done in the surrounding neighborhood plans. • Community and stakeholders ideas and input on a vision that centers on the heart of the City. ~----· Near I t 1 Northwest Side ,, Neighborhood Plan r ..., Northeast Neighborhood Plan Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan J r r! .. I 1111 llil'H :.1~ l .ll~mL "'la I IC."11 e' Ii II \..___ ~ ~ear West Side :-.... • ·11 • • '\, "'v:, Howard Park Neighborhood Plan J i .... ••-'=' 11, G :II • _ \, East Bank •-,;f ll If! .II m! Ill, • 1 ~ ~ ~;I':". 1111 'I Ii alt. ~• Neighborhood ·••fGl!II ill •• I ~ r . j " • .... " a ./_., i Plan I .. '_,. •• ., , .-•.,. J " :--: • I 1--11\1 ■ , / ;f;r .J \ ..,• ••~••-= -" 11.ll d~.,.'.-, 1. _ _,-::,... (•"" ,.•.:I-.· :;-., _...,,. m, a ·•-_.. ~ • ♦ -<t ..... -:,~•1-..: :' ,.,.-:·-~J11 ■ -~ ~~---. , .. • '!.J .. , , , I _. .!i-~------""" • -~-' -,,a ti •,:t _.. -~---·~ a 11.~ .:..• ~-, ,' ----·~··r r_ ,~"• 11P' -1------• ~-. ,. ICU..,., I ~" ~ _::J::.... '1 Monroe Park ---. ' : ~ .... •:1-1" , ~f ~---<~,.. ; Edgewater !. _; /~ L. ,.·· ·-· • 1 I~---~_·_·• Neighborhood i ,-.. _._-.t--._. --=----.-•. ___ __ _ 1 ~•_-_ ~-• Plan :-;' --~-, ..,. .. '" I~.,~ -,... .; •• ~ .. ·--·-·-·-·.,.,;:.!!....: $:1. Billion of new investment (2024) .... ..,_ • Four Winds Field • The Monreaux • Studebaker Admin Building • Beacon Hospital Tower • Morris Performing Arts • Tribune Building • Momentum HO • Soma Lofts • Pedestrian Bridge • New Trail Connections Planned Projects (2024) • $1 BILLION OF INVESTMENT Beacon Tower ___ -~,, Madison Lifestyle District , . -, Tribune Building . 11· ··> , --it 1-~~ <J , •• ·•· ' It: -•• "~" ., ll . ~v711· "17 Morris Performing Arts , /, •• • • • • .• !=~··• ~ · ·' •• ~---Expansion D ~ Momentum HO --,-'": ~ .... __J~~~ "\,,,,◄,~ Soma Lofts ,, ,:~,.~"'!!!llt,,""'S II Ir·:, ·, Diamond View & Stadium Flats .,~,-1~ J~ ,~ Apartments Herstoric Development .. , '. r 'S II · ; ,-.:: I \ , .•. , , l ----~ample~- South Bend's Place in the Region Stakeholder Meetings The best way to create a successful, implementable vision for Downtown is to listen to the community and let their priorities shape the plan. } City staff conducted 23 virtual and ~ in-person meetings with: • Neighborhood associations • Community and nonprofit organizations • Faith-based institutions • Businesses • City departments, and City Council representatives. Speaker event -Casey Steinbacher Hey downtown ... are you surviving or thriving? -. -,.-,, • "Plan for Success" "Downtown is the City's Living Room" "Successful Downtowns Implement Vision Plans" IT SAVS A LOT about: • Who you are • What you value } Visioning Workshops Workshop exercises presented a series of questions to help guide constructive dialogue among residents. Characteristics of Your Favorite Cities or Towns What Would Make Downtown Successful Describe Downtown's Unique Vibe Amenities Needed in Downtown Development Principles Nine key priorities emerged from the community input and feedback. ~ W!J lf' Activate the Riverfront Expand Housing Options Anchor Downtown with Jobs & People Create a Safe & Inclusive Place for Everyone Create Vibrant Public Places //? Build Comfortable & Accessible Connections I] Grow & Support Local Businesses ~·~ Embrace Sustainable Practices ,. ~ ....,,, "'-~ Support & Leverage Arts & Culture Design Week Provided another opportunity for the community to weigh in on the direction of the Vision plan. 76 Recap Presentation participants :) 73 Midweek Pinup participants 131 Final Presentation participants Design Week Three high priority themes emerged from the workshops. eACTIVATE THE RIVERFRONT EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS e CRl:ATI: VIBRANT PUBLIC PLACES > Project Timeline Stakeholder Meetings 23 Virtual and in-person Meetings Visioning Workshops Public Engagement Meetings with -180 Community Members & Stakeholders rebruaty ---March 2024 Design Week Open Houses & Additional Engagement Refining the Draft Plan with Community Members & Design Team Spring 2025 Results _January 2024 Listening. Testing. and Deciding with Community Members & Design Team _June 2024 Implementing the Vision 2045 Online Survey What are Downtown's Strengths, Weaknesses. and Opportunities? Spring --Surnmot 2024 Speaker Event Hey Downtown: Are You Thriving or Surviving? with Casey Steinbacher February 2024 Complete the Plan Making the Community Vision a Reality Fall 202b :.~ .. Create the Plan Draft Making the Community Vision a Reality Summer · Fall 2024 2045 Adoption Process Plan Commission and Common Council Presentations March 2026 ~ Market Analysis Key Takeaways • There is a moderate/ strong demand for rental apartments & for-sale townhomes in Downtown • There is a moderate/ strong demand for a grocer and restaurants Downtown • There is a moderate/ strong demand for a new hotel Rental Apartments 1,550 Units (+260 in Upside Scenario) RCLCO REAL ESTATE CONSULTING 33,000 SF 39 000 SF 45 000 SF I MODERATE Grocery& I (+O SF in Upside ' . ' . Untested location but Potential to help attrad Long-term opportunity Drug (+2,000 SF in (+3,000 SF m household growth will other retailers and driv for typically sized Scenario) Upside Scenario) Upside Scenario) expand appeal premiums grocery anchor STRONG STRONG 9,000 SF 16,000 SF 22,000 SF I Diverse same of Land economics likely Restaurant I (+6,000 SF in (+13,000 SF in (+20,000 SF in existing F&B withroom favorabl.e for s. maner Upside Scenario) Upside Scenario) Upside Scenario) to grow as daytime spaces, more efficient •• • • •• • conf1gurabons Umited-SetVice Hotel Fu/1-SetVice Hotel 160 Keys 310 Keys 400 Keys (+110 Keys in Upside (+200 Keys in Upside (+270 Keys in Upside Scenario) Scenario) Scenario) STRONG STRONG WEAK MODERATE STRONG Market is well-balanced; significant undersupply of suitable, smaller spaces MODERATE MODERATE 0 Oc:J oru7 J....-J co CJ Parking Analysis Key Takeaways • At the peak at 10 am, downtown parking is only 46% occupied on average • Downtown has an asset of unused parking that can help drive development WALKER CONSULTANTS C I .. C I C .. -2 Cl) • ■-.. ■-.. 0 ■-.. A. r ~ .. ::s -2 • .c I- Vision Projects The Heart of Downtown Neighborhood Nodes Innovation & Institutional Catalysts Public Realm Enhancements '°o '<'c,1 ~(9 -1t,<9 /..il)CO{ iJ Wa.vwest LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Washington S) vi C J u ~. ••..J?t'11'_..,., •• • .... =:,. i • ~ CD 2 al .! .'.3 WayneSt. Western Ave • • Monroe St Bronson St Sample St ~l,00 c,p..:>-$>,/l, vi :i: A Howard! '-' Park <00. 0~ \ Taking A Walk through the community vision for Downtown .,, .,, .,, .. .-:. .,, .,, .,, /..if)COft7 '"· >va.v vi C: ·15. ro _c u LaSalle Ave, Colfal<"AVe Washington St • .'!"'-' vi _g >-f ~. ,, ____ ............. ~ ....... (:1..,., ;;._J ----.... , I I I • ,1 •• ........ ~11a~----I :4',~..-----~-~ '· iJ I •-~__. 11::._., .....____ •• I 11 ,~ J' i1 II I !I _l_.,11, _ _,_.,] SampleSt L ________________ _ \ \ \ o:/'' <?:Je<:' I I I ,y,'0-':,o ... : .,,, Hi i H H II H '(/) i: • .... ~ ... .. ,: .. °-"' .... .._ .. 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C I C Cl) ..... a. 0 (/) Cl) u a. ·c: «S tj VJ s ■-.c ::;> Coo .c ■--1: ~ C) ~ ~ .5 0 :c ..Q -c • Downtown North Neighborhoods • Bring a variety of housing types adjacent to hospital & techjobs Tech & Talent Innovation District • A university anchor will bring jobs & people Downtown • Act as a catalyst (/) E ro ~ LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Downtown Central • Jon Hunt Plaza • Michigan Street • The Town Square • Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. Realignment • A Big Idea for the Future -Signature Riverfront Park ,,,,,. ,,,,,. ,,,,,. ,,,,,. ,,,,,. ,,,,. < ........... ........... l..inco/n , •. 'Vc/y ---,~ LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Washington St ,.,_...,,. :fh~~-~ VJ C ·a. IO .c u .., .•. ·.·.* ... • ,41,i,i(,iij;'i' .. ~t1Ji~-5t~.... '--··. •. . .. ·~ •• :~;· -·i -=·r7rJ· .· ~i~-• [ \ • •c:f I : 's· l LI ,:·r--.. --:--wese,dy~.•-.• ••••• .. @·····., :! ILJ I . ffl .. : .. · " Ii .... f. '~.~ ... ···' l I • .• , :gJii..~ '~l l~".J;· ~-r .. , '"' rs .;; "ll .•• ·.' .•· .• Iii~-·· •. • .•~; •. E I ~:~· H, l( LJ• ,'.F7 ' --• • • -s61lTfj S S ~ ,/' -, \-.f ,.._ . . l ' --.-..... • • I ~~·_---.:, ~-~-~• ; p::iJ ,L ~.1 ' q: 1-"'1. -~ • : r;; W!r ;,;ml ·~. •' ff= .. .II.. ' I ~-I ! • ... • .. ~ n.. ti. I . : : It I d : __________________ _,...i,.,...._...,Ui.a-J-gJ SampleSt ~e <oe0o $-'(:--":;o g n Jon Hunt Plaza • Activate the park as a cultural gateway into Downtown 7 _J 'r--·, f I LaSalle Ave Michigan Street • Focus on reactivating & improving the retail environment on South Bend's historic retail street ,... • ~ =--•-.••i::HBii.2.Yi& ~ • 7efl~---r:r•~~ The Town Square • Utilize the Gridiron to create an active public square that can become the Living room for Downtown Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. • Realign Jefferson Blvd. • Addition of prefunction space along Jefferson & MLK Blvd. • Entry foyer to transform look & add programmable space • New Parking deck, Hotel & Ballroom to support Century Center events ~I ~ ~'? ~i: ~/' IJJ I U ---• t\l\\l ~ ~ .. :. .. C 0 .. •-.. I ■-a:: • .. ::s .. ftS C a, ■-en ~ .. :. .. C 0 .. ... .. ~ ·-a: • .. :s .. ftS C a, ■-en I I I I I ~ .. ftS a. .. C 0 J: .. I ■-a= • .. ::s .. ftS C a, ■-en ~ .. ftS a. ... C 0 .. ... .. • > ·-a= • .. :s ... ftS C m ·-en Signature Riverfront Park • The South Bend Museum of Art is a valuable part of Downtown • Partner with the museum to find a new home that suits the needs and programing of our community into the future y Signature Riverfront Park • Connect the active retail heart of downtown directly to the riverfront, through a series of activated public spaces • Create a local & regional destination in Downtown ~ < '// ~~ == ' /, ; ,I , ~ 1/: Downtown South • Riverfront West • Sports & Entertainment Hub • Western Avenue Transformation • Renaissance District • Union Station ,,.., ,,,,.,,,,. linc011) ,._ ""dy LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Washington St VJ C ·o. ro .c u r:--:-:~•1• e .... ~~ • ~ ,,,,..,,.,,. ~ e_ ernov ~.;" ---~,'!:');. ....... 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It I" : __ n .I'__ :·_, : 11 I It : __________________ -1,1..,._.l.1....i-J-..,.J SampleSt ◊•;/" «},<:< to§ u ~-'#" !I vi £ Cl) C 0 ■-..., a. 0 C) C ,r ■-(I) :J :c -a C m Riverfront West • Prioritize bringing housing of all income levels to downtown • Activate the residential riverfront TODAY 1,900 units • ·~·· '•'.t'• ,,.,,.,•t, 3,200 t I people --FUTURE m +3,000 units by 2045 t t I Ii t•••.t~+Jt +5,000 people ,,,,,, by 2045 ~-::1~ .. ~ Sports & Entertainment District • Activating & Enhancing a Regional Destination Four Winds Field Enhancements • Home plate improvements • New seating and F&B • Improved Pepsi Club • Party decks & New suites • New entrance and plaza to new office, event space, and club building • Relocated splash zone and children's play area • Restrooms U'--i_,,,.· i> -~-----~~~•••~~=~;;;;; •~ • f.!W~-¥ " •M' j' ~~ Western Ave Transformation • Preserve housing affordability adjacent to new downtown amenities • Replace all SBHA units & add additional workforce and market rate units • Ensure new services & jobs are easily accessible & walkable from housing I I ! -l t. r·r j' , 0 Q i I I-! rO i I tU j .LJ t l r o i d U) ~.',:: of-·•-:t::: l]t er o _ ~I □ r s,1.... (--] ,I .--r-: -.J"" v h , uC,..,J i ~~oooeo~ -, □ [_] r~~il .~ □ □ □ [J~7T~~ □ □ Dn D r1.~ □ ~ ~ . , .. --~oo. ~oooOO(jc,oc~ ,,~~ ( l( II b -·---·. -• ------------------------------------------------------------------------Renaissance District • A mixed-use technology campus that will repurpose 1 million SF of the historic Studebaker plant • An anchor for the southern end of downtown • Gateway opportunities KMr·t•· :'±:lbt=1·..,=======1o=fi=1 liiiir ~ I.------,-, ,-----~ Arts & Culture By embedding arts and culture into public space and life, Downtown South Bend will model how long-term cultural investment strengthens quality of life and sustains a vibrant, inclusive core. ----Vision: Enhance Downtown as a hub for Arts & Culture O Establish comprehensive arts hubs and venues G Cultivate and support local artists and creative spaces 0 Support planning for arts and culture at the local level 8 Enhance public art integration with a focus on placemaking •• ■ -··-~ ~-,1~~,,. Arts & Culture Downtown South Bend offers world-class arts and culture experiences that can act as a beacon for artistic expression and a place that inspires. • (;l'J<:o;f/~ qY!,,z,est • <·_,,~«"""~ • • ~ 0 >-~ in ! § "O ~ i Madison St ~ vi C ~ •• Western St • • South St Navarre St Marion St ci LaSalle Ave • ColfaxAve ..s;.-0.,r. ~~ ~,i., ~ ... Monroe St _, -.. ,.. ' --i Investment in technology and education often helps spur development by bringing more people to live, work, and play in and around these centers of employment Washington St Jefferson Blvd • DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND ARTS & CULTURE ASSETS Arts Supporting Organizations The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Cultural Amenities •-· Civil Rights Heritage Center e 0 0 G $f 0 Century Center' Colfax Cultural Center' East Race Waterway Four Winds Field' Howard Park and Ice Skating Ribbon Michigan & Monroe Arts District St. Joseph County Public Library -Main Branch Higher Education Institutions Colfax Corner -University of Notre Dame - -------Museums fl) e South Bend Museum of Art The History Museum Studebaker National Museum Performing Arts Merrimans' Playhouse, Inc. G, Morris Performing Arts Center G} South Bend Civic Theater Ci) South Bend Symphony Orchestra Ell) State Theater en> Stockroom East The Drop Comedy Club Visual Arts _ Circa Arts (P Fire Arts ~ \\}' -c C a, Dl .c ..... ::s 0 en C ~ ..... C ~ C 'l-o ~ a, -1-' u ca ~ ca .c u u ■-~ 0 ..... VJ ■-::c (/) en C ■--c __, ■-::s en u ■-li- 0 ..., (/) ■-:c en C ■-c ■-ca E a, c:: a, .c ..., C) C ■-> Ii.-a, (/) a, Ii.-a. :.·. ... - II en • all -a. en ■-u • C u ■-.. .. :s A. 0 C en o & ■-.. ,a u > ■-.. .. 0 • .. en (I) • ■-.. :c A. :! ,.! = ~S41!H j L. ".: • .., .. U) C .8 CJ) C E ~ ------. __ J,, ..., ... ..., ... ;:• I It ......... "I ' .o••· • J,: I ... ~ ooe.001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I __ J Union Station • Bring an active use back to an important downtown historic landmark • Actively working with AMTRAK to reestablish ■ service • South Shore station location identified in long term NICTD plans! ------•--·-----·-• ·•'1~1~t~ 1--=--f_,_. ~--::0 ~ ~ a AH31.&1J V -s~.~ ....... ~--,.ll.;.-'-,,,-~}:?j!i =~ ... ~' ,/Al' . \~~.i. sc==::::"'«ra.. ■-(/) (/) (l) C ns (l) m .... ~ ~~ E.2 0 The Public Realm • Gateways to Downtown • Streetscapes for People • Riverfront & Open Spaces ~~~~ ·~ I I I C I :c t I l j l ; q' l f 1 .. I I I C I I I I C 0 .. 0 Cl) t I .. ftS CJ Gateways to Downtown .! a. 0 :. .. -2 en • a. ftS u en .. • • .. .. en Riverfront Connectivity • Create an active, connected, pedestrian network along the riverfront -•--------------------------·~---· l..incotri '"· "Vcly -0 2: [IJ 2 1 ~ f1l .....J -0 .2: [IJ Colfax Ave Cl) l f1l .....J Bartlett St Navarre St Marion St Madison St LaSalle Ave in C ·co 2 Washington St Jefferson Blvd Wayne St Western Ave in C f1l Ol :.c u i in .c Q. ~ Q in 'f'{l, <?J"",:-0 J:-"<:-cp in :i: Madison St LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Washington St Continuous Riverfront Experience • Create an active, connected, pedestrian network along the riverfront • Blue Loop -1.83 miles • Maroon Loop -0.70 miles Madison St John Hu Plaza Jefferson Blvd Wayne St '?"1e -....e~<:--~ec, LaSalle Ave Colfax Ave Washington St U) :f Built Form & Design Standards Retail Frontage SIDEWALK ZONES FOR AN ACTIVE RETAIL FRONTAGE Essential elements for a successful retail frontage O Canopies or awnings to provide shade and protection from the elements Q Transparent glazing to allow visual connection into the ground floor spaces E) Tasteful and appropriately sized signage O Seating for outdoor dining (Can be located in the Marketing zone or landscape zone) 0 Benches for seating e Street trees (Can be grated or in planter beds) Q Individual storefront identity to break up the scale of the pedestrian experience 8 Movable planters Marketing Zone Movable & outdoor furniture for retail uses Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping and public furniture Built Form & Design Standards Residential Frontage • Apartment SIDEWALK ZONES WITH NARROW RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACK Essential elements for a successful residential frontage 0 Recessed entry to allow for semi-private terrace 0 Plantings to screen ground floor units e Street trees (Can be grated or in planter beds) G Individual unit entry canopies to provide shade and protection from the elements 0 Grade separation to create privacy for the ground floor occupants Terrace Zone Landscaping & Low walls to screen residential units Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping or bioswales in this location Built Form & Design Standards Significant Focal Points HOW TO KEEP ICONIC MOMENTS DOWNTOWN AND CREATE NEW ONES Historic & Existing Focal Points: Step and angle new buildings back from the street edge to create sight lines to existing historic architectural resources Restore and preserve existing buildings at focal point locations Future Focal Points: Utilize higher quality building materials, attractive proportions, and creative massing to make character defining public spaces Locate front doors at these key locations Create an engaging ground floor environment Avoid placing loading, parking and other back-of-house uses within direct view of these significant downtown moments Plant and landscape appropriately to provide clear sight lines at the most prominent locations The view-shed map showing the LaSalle Building and Morris Performing Arts Center important facades. The northwestern corner of the intersection of LaSalle Ave and Michigan Street will be an important corner for future development in that location. St. Patrick's Church -~ The view-shed map of the area of St. Patrick's Church Setting development back from the edge of the sidewalk and inserting a new linear green along Wayne showing the proposed development set back to preserve the Street creates a long view of the historically significant St. Patrick's Church view of the church along Wayne Street a. ftS z a, C ·-c 0 N • I■■ :s .. :s LI. Planning for Success • -Beacon;Patient T~w~r -nearing ~ompletion ' • • Madison Lifestyle D,istri~t .:. garage construction to start spring 2026 I • Pedestrian Bridge -engineering ~omplete I I • Colfax Bridge~ engineering complete I construction 2026 . . ' • Tech &,Talent DiStrict -Colfax Corner final design ' . ' ' • U ~ j I I I • MOrris Performing Arts Center Expansior., -complete _.-l • State Theater -stabilized -" -·-• City Center Place -facade restoration in progress • Monreaux·; breaking ground spring 2026 Planning for Succ.ess • Milkwe~~ Comm<;>r:-~:& Monroe 1r:ts Building -renovations underway ' ~' i : '¥ • ' ', -.. -',: • • ·, • • Riverfro't'lt'West -building 1 permitted I new street under construction I • 1'•1estern>A\fenue Transformation\-t in design/ tax credits awarded ll l • I, i j ji, I. t i View -co~plete .. • I • i '. ~, -'.f M, -( y •1. I jl I ts -breaking ground 2026 • FOU-r:~Winds 'Field;.~ nearing construction I ,-: ~ • ··_.Gateways to Downtow,n1~-workshops complete ---• --• _-,; -v--: ' !'· ' ., • UniC>n ·station & Amtrak ~ engineering A special thanks to all the . residents, businesses, and organizations that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of Downtown South Bend. Consultant Team Urban Design Associates lead urban design and architecture Torti Gallas + Partners urban design and architecture RCLCO real estate consulting Walker Consultants parking study Indiana Landmarks historic preservation Downtown South Bend stakeholder & resident engagement J) _____ =!~=TORTI .. ~ •11 GALLAS + ■ii■ PARTNERS URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES RCLCO WALKER CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE CONSULTING [Tii]DOWNTOWN 01TI SOUTH BEND -·-·---·------· -------··-·---------•-·-Acknowledgments Prepared for: Prepared by: James Mueller, The, 0epartment of Community Investment Mayor of the City of South Bend Canneth Lee, Caleb Bauer, City Council Member, 1st District Executive Director (former) Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Ti"m Corcoran, City Council Member, 2nd District Director of Planning Troy Warner, ,M1ichael Divita, City Council Member, 4th District Assistant Director of Planning Dr.· Oliver Davls, Angela Rdse, City Council Member at Large Senior Planner (former) Rachel Tomas-Morgan, Chris Dressel, City Council Member at Large Senior Planner Karen'White, Tania Barreto, City Council Member at Large Planner , -