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5165-26 Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan
RESOLUTION No . 5165-26 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana March 23, 26 20 . J Attest: City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado )--------' Attest: President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana March 24, 20 26 4A4A4/04,/j City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado Approved and signed by me M sit'l^ 3 1 20 26 Mayor . SOUTH � A/ � ' ' : P\ . 04/ l. 86� BILL NO. 26-08 RESOLUTION NO. 5165-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN 2045 PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize Downtown through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans; and WHEREAS,the Downtown 2045 Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS,the Downtown 2045 Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Downtown 2045 Plan by resolution, has certified it to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS, the Downtown 2045 Plan, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The Downtown 2045 Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Downtown 2045 Plan amends City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Downtown 2045 Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Canneth J. Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: 4444/1 Bianca L. Tirado, ( , Clerk Office of the City erk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 24th day of March ,2026, at 12 o'clock p.m. ) Bi tkpir/i a L. 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''''':.it , • ,.... ,0-ii; , . . .. ,..,,, ,,...., ,...., . .„,••, '' ,'.',./ II, ',, ,,,-,. _ ,4 I- ,r--'-• . Olt ' '' ,1••, I, .t•,,-, . 6 ,'''', -.4 .- :I.-1 ',1 •,' I". .' ill% i ,•. 11\ 14;11 D, • iNI ' N' . 0 U II • U 1_ 111110011u 40. . ft < -..• 2 . - --„,. : - -, -•• ' •' .4k.:',4.4'.,.e,',..::,4.';". ''''..'''‘ 4%. ..- • ',‘ 11"..,, ..,\ Acknowledgments . ihilre-**. . Prepared for: The City of South Bend .11.111 �!'�"L' James Mueller,Mayor of the City of South Bend �������'.� Canneth Lee,City Council Member,1st District ■U...��� 1 uUnlm=�liii:im 1. I I Ophetia Gooden-Rodgers.City Council Member.znd District -\ �������� uw�� 1{{iu 4tfP __ ��������imunimin wet=Hnle Troy Warner,City Council Member,4th District li�l�--- _ , A special thanks to all the residents.businesses.and or I� ' 1` 1 P`-`ASouth organizations that shared i i I�,- ILi■�IwI�' I� 11 ��■ tf �•Y -'1 their thoughts and vision(or[he/uture of Downtown Bend ��- - - i. � , _ �--—�� s �.a,� +af .t�i vim' Prepared by: 4 !W L1I ii '1 -,r �. ,m . . Department of Community Investmentbil �e - ,"'« w�'�" .* a+�'\,, Caleb Bauer Executive Director of Community Investment + • '`" r -��G! Tim Corcoran.Director of Planning 8 Community Resources fit ! r11,� +� _' '� M rel . ,. Michael Divita.Assistant Director of Planning =;'•'- -��— - - .,,t• 1 ?# , Angelo Rose.Senior Planner } t ,'1 • f' ' `-'1 ri. re 3 T�. • F Chris Dresser.Senior Planner �`� ! w t ---- '� A ' ' 1 are Consultant Team ��� ► r'. ; _ A ._r- ► ► Urban Design Associates �.y `AIL_ r -. `_ - r 4 ! •., k ..'". _ Torli Gallas•Partners I j ..•-�_ 7 - '♦ J F . RCLCO Real Estate ConsultingI .a.UI . r 'c4':. ' I l+ • '; WaLkerConsultants �^+� r. a g Indiana Landmarks _.; - --• '� r r ''T _ • • � ' r 0 r , �� , ,;; I \ qh ii• I itiiitr DOWNTOWN r_a� f, Ia, it.is rr SOUTH « �i sr.BEND _ -URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATESi ! - . � �lj! ' - 14 au 1 � , 6j1` �, •a a�TORTI f 1il- .'.kt4� 1' `N li f .,_ ,+. ,-- Cr•1.GALLAS+ �O DOWNTOWN • • �;; x., f� ,l Ij .I'.: 4ii•K( ,.r , .. - Icy, - ., ����-•r-:z._. _ 1l�i PARTNERS ©0 SOUTH BEND - _-ter- sus _ -,1 _ '. i is '.1• - �: '' -� �. WALKER c� OAO: J ! � • •-r' � �� 'S � J,nCI CONSULTANTS i .;to it - )' r1 _ - ,_, , ._-.-_, ff` d _ — Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 The Town Square 42 Built Form & Design Standards 103 Creating a Vision for Downtown South Bend 2 The Century Center&Jefferson 47 Retail Frontage 105 A Big Idea for the Future 49 Residential Frontage 107 Overview 7 Arts&Culture 59 Residential Frontage•Apartment los What is a Plan? 8 Arts&Culture Assets 61 Residential Frontage•Townhouse los History of Downtown South Bend g Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 65 Street Frontage with Grade Change 110 Downtown Today 12 Tech&Talent District 67 Significant Focal Points 111 Downtown Tomorrow 15 Beacon Health 71 Alley&Mid-block Connections 107 Planning Context 16 Health District 72 Screening&Locating Parking&Loading 113 Engagement&Design Process 17 Sports&Entertainment District 73 Zoning&Building Types 115 Vision Workshops 19 Renaissance District 75 Building Types 117 a Development Principles 20 Neighborhoods 77 0 Design Week 21 Downtown North Neighborhoods 79 Historic Preservation 11g February&March 2025 Open House 22 Downtown Central 81 Preservation Principles for Downtown 121 W Riverfront West 83 a Historic Properties 123 al Analysis 23 Western Avenue Transformation 86 Physical Form&Patterns 24 Public Realm 89 Implementation 133 Market&Economic Analysis 27 Gateways to Downtown 91 Implementation Strategies 134 Parking Analysis 29 Riverfront&Gathering Spaces 92 Downtown Tomorrow 135 Public Art 94 Plan Implementation Matrix 136 The Vision 31 Lighting of Downtown Riverfront 95 The Vision for Downtown 32 Curbless&Shared Streets 96 Appendix 143 Vision Projects 34 Tree Canopy 97 Historic Preservation 145 The Heart of Downtown 35 Streetscapes for People 98 Under Separate Cover Retail Core along Michigan Street 37 Multi-Modal Connectivity too Market Analysis Report Jon Hunt Plaza 41 Transit 102 Parking Analysis Report January-March 2024 Community Engagement Summary y . ►' !'i i I t lk ' ' ' ,i.,i 1 „,ip Ni,„1 :io... A \ f J 1.-- Vt.1--2:, I i i li. . sik,‘71r--___ ..:, / „. t........,6,.._ . ,,„,. _ , . , , ♦ ,� g :a maki.lik' 1 \ '' '\ . i. , ....,, 'Y -., . i ..," •sidi X , • � �4+ . WV) Creating a Vision for Downtown South Bend WHY NOW? _ ._.- �.� .-:.. „ South Bend is at an exciting moment in its history.Over the coming years,public,private,and _ — non-profit partners will invest over$i billion in Downtown.With such a tremendous amount of ,. 1"' s — .•" investment in the City and the change that will result,it is appropriate to pause and ask essential ' ' - - • — ., questions about the future of Downtown and be strategic about the priorities and investments. ��+ ` �` HOW DID WE GET HERE? ' This plan results from a year-long public engagement effort by the City of South Bend to create `"" '" - ' a vision for Downtown 20 years from today.In addition to engaging with the community and i T � ik. .r� stakeholders,the City and design team analyzed and recorded existing physical and market . " ! °.+„;. — conditions to ensure that any proposed idea remained grounded in what is physically and economically viable.The plan also built on the foundation of the surrounding neighborhood ' _ •'' plans,weaving in the neighborhood initiatives to create a fabric that would more easily connect #li w a "� e s►r. j. %►% a to Downtown amenities. n.�{ . . r, ,= . i WHAT WILL THE PLAN DO? P 8 = ' � 4 This plan will guide and shape downtown's built environment and public realm.It outlines the ► N needs and goals of Downtown.illustrates successful project implementation,and serves as a road map for future development and public initiatives.It is intended to be used by residents, " m developers and builders,public officials.community leaders,and city staff.This document is BENTON HARBOR& organized into six sections:Overview.Analysis,The Vision,Built Form and Design Standards. ST.JOSEPH KALA' Historic Preservation,and Implementation. r- ..T...,j r .. ''"' "�t '`,� 1 So-`a `"�•J �' llllnw ! :' ' '- ) rq + 1!f MICHIGAN SOUTH • ,,. , - '+'J ,-_`s' ''�`-, r IEAII w/j''e =�" - CITY BEND -yjCy'�*, S^s.a z * G 7-�.,.._ ids i `'... rl E - - >r 1!t i ` 'Y3 .try -T- HAMMOND i, .,r.y,•c =•'t`• - 7.-.z; /r elzs `>� - - - EAST CHICACO) ELKHART ' GARY ,yy a .c .• -- i ,•:yam FORT ... . L'� • ' < f � _ WAYNE 3 �>} E • -- � • Kew.-'.�" .. . /. ' - v. Aim, i J - ,,, - .. al r� � �- /5 - _ _ J _ �'�'j' `.' %"'2ev' -fir - H -- - Downtown South Bend is the largest urban environment between Fort Wayne.Kalamazoo.and the metropolitan Chicago area.With strategic investments.it could reemerge as the destination for experiences that aren't available xi the suburbs and small towns of Northwest Indiana. - -- Executive Summary 2 OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS THE VISION The project team Listened to the community and stakeholders to understand the needs and The vision for Downtown South Bend in 20 years is a regional destination where visitors can challenges of Downtown while also analyzing its physical form.Community engagement spend a day walking,eating,shopping,and enjoying cultural experiences.Four priorities will took place through a series of surveys,workshops,and open houses,from which thousands guide the transformation: of comments were collected.The project team analyzed patterns through mapping and diagramming,a parking study,and a market analysis.. • Reinvigorate the Heart of Downtown • Attract jobs and people to Downtown The engagement and analysis steps were conducted simultaneously,with the findings . Add housing diversity and infill neighborhoods within and around Downtown supporting one another.The community expressed a desire for increased activation,improved • Create a world-class connected riverfront open space system destinations,and better access to the riverfront.In parallel,the analyses identified the lack of connections between Downtown and the river and the fragmented nature of retail in the area. The vision plan outlines a series of projects divided into four sections:The Heart of Downtown, These themes and insights from the analysis and stakeholder engagement form the foundation Innovation&Institutional Catalysts,Neighborhood Nodes,and Public Realm Enhancements. for a 20-year vision for Downtown. Each project includes a description and an illustration depicting the site's potential in support of accomplishing the four priorities. -lt \ ; .a.. -w F.= •-t z=___- ._•.: .1,,, ,,gegett i -. ~I \ a" a t •\ "•"•'"' t Kti ti . prime...r.�� I 9 • WJ 1`' •:»+"" \.i .� N..... n4 •.,, , e ,...,, ,o. -...... # , '-' • ,`.\\ I 1 'j t►I!; — • 1 ,lit ifa C 1 .."; ,* mrs.- ?i$,'"".. .. ''''.*:10' lti -,-=-,-LA. '-'' - I #'*.; r'. '4' Ai ..--C. (:=1-• ;1/4' • •-i.:;' c ',,, --_,--1-, ,4j ;I\N---',k"IN- ,._ " I. '4' IN (- r � a,F : ':; bi'r ° '4 .— \ •t}y •• � ti A. • _ � „it y ._s� . _ . M l t-i � g l _ � - Lj3:. ' t' :.a'� �. 41--ara The analysis drawing of existing parks and traits Downtown Existing retail in Downtown is spread out and not concentrated in The Downtown of 2045 will function as a true center of the region.with new world-class illustrates the lack of a connected open space network any one location destinations,neighborhoods.jobs,and unique cultural experiences. Executive Summary 3 VISION PROJECTS f The projects included in the plan emerged from stakeholders.the community,and the City, Sill building on current initiatives and identified opportunities.The goal is for each project to • strategically build on existing assets and past successes and engage both public and private o� 1 partners. 1% The Heart of Downtown projects focus on reinvigorating Michigan Street and surrounding v _ �° blocks,building on current initiatives,and responding to the community's desire for a central 4°/ gathering space with active uses connected to the riverfront.The Innovation&Institutional ken Marlon St}} s '� Catalysts projects focus on attracting jobs and people.building upon the efforts of Beacon i Health System,the Universityof Notre Dame,the Renaissance District,and others to enhance t�ct '" _ Y L�F-J(11(-1 f�l ter 4 employment opportunities Downtown. r ib �'° .,r If , ,�""••'•"""`1- LaSalle Ave The Neighborhood Nodes category offers recommendations to expand housing close to jobs 1 L fr�r1•' 1lai and support downtown retail.Finally.the Public Realm Enhancement projects build on the City's 0 T p efforts to create a safe,comfortable and connected downtown for people on foot,on bicycles, fig t Colfax Avev. using public transit,or driving. t® t 7-•V Rs The Heart of Downtown Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 0 71 ` '- `' � • Retail Core at Michigan Street • Tech&Talent Innovation District A �r E d a 1 f i Jefferson Blvd • Jon Hunt Plaza • Beacon Health District V L- Y � t Howard • The Town Square • Sports&Entertainment District -1 7 is I Park • The Century Center&Jefferson • Renaissance District Jli _ l.a.aiwaaatafanrr Blvd Realignment 'suein ::: WO "— - Public Realm Enhancements x i ! i, , ,._Y • A Big Idea for the Future— • Gateways to Downtown '411ip r^t onroe N +.,�7: Signature Riverfront Park ' ll i 3 • Riverfront&Open Spaces r _ e..� , '00,...., Neighborhood Nodes t'"�.,:� t d • Streetscapes for People s; • • Riverfront West •'� um 1ii.•.t r • Transit 11 14111`• • Downtown North Neighborhoods °' t'F ~ t i : mi • Downtown Central t .. t �i.._..1.._,I. sample • Western Avenue Transformation Execu[.ve Summary BUILT FORM & DESIGN STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Downtown districts present specific design challenges unique to the character of Downtown. Nine principles emerged from the public engagement process.Every The Built Form&Design standards offer guidance and best practices for these unique initiative and project should measure success against how welt it Downtown design challenges.They include standards and guidance for retail and residential accomplishes these principles. frontage,screening for back-of-house functions,preservation of visual focal points,and improvements to mid-block connectivity. iiiLli• ' ' \ '- 4 1 1' - .)4„,...7%- . , ,, 'k. 1/4{ kii,, Activate the Expand Housing Anchor Downtown ,, . : • Riverfront Options with Jobs&People 04( tikir..._.., . , - 1 4. c0II , 111 !• •'1�-s - - ma's *.`� -.4 Ai; Create a Safe&Inclusive Create Vibrant Building Comfortable& fit f�i i� ;•{ , Place for Everyone Public Places Accessible Connections IIII , i1 i I i v r 1 - , f x., 1•JI, i' -r . _, . .._ . . a .. .... .. ,, _=.,, ,_ , . __,_ .,. .........., „...„,....,,,..,..... .,„.,L.,.,,., ,,.,.._,...,.„,,.,.. ..._ Grow&Support Embrace Sustainable Support&Leverage Local Businesses Practices Arts&Culture Executive Summary 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Historic preservation offers a chance to revitalize the heart of Downtown.Historic properties From the outset of the Downtown South Bend 2045 Example Funding Stack for a Public Project narrate the tale of South Bends growth,from its industrial beginnings to its changing urban initiative.the City has prioritized implementability. landscape.Revitalizing these properties will enhance the cultural vibrancy and economic This approach guided the selection criteria for PMlanthruWc wndtngtor Gaps_ na mveretl by other sowoes sustainability of Downtown.Successfully rehabilitating a historic building stimulates further interventions,the vetting and development of action Leveraged Private Investment—) investment in the surrounding area.Amidst renewed interest in urban living,historic architecture steps,and the active involvement of partners from the enhances walkable downtowns,This document highlights downtown's historic buildings and beginning.The plan is grounded in market projections reoi Local match and/or tax—> s Project provides recommendations for several at-risk properties. that reflect what is realistic and achievable within 0o.t the 20-year timeframe.The implementation strategy outlined in this chapter details responsibilities and State 6 Federal grants 8 bonds—4 roles,partnerships,and specific timeframes for execution. — 1 m ..- Faun*Funding Stack for Private Protect - At, •41 Ytein_ TODAY zo45 I Lnw Established Program Flexible ProgramPhi antnropccrants�4 ^�s a Will riot change Could have significant Pa%ic Incentives— W4 4, '-Q_ �"r„... i substantially adjustment s/Oeveape Equiry�1:'-_,. A It: 1 ,, a1 j _ a Totalicc . �� ; tat Subordinated Dead >Cos Project y, -'� *(Js " -"—.''' i' , I tit' . 1 -' 4- _,... . ,--; 1 `a i•! , It,W '1.,7.'I _ 41. / jy4. . Conventional Bank Debt—* `~ .fir i rrV'i ',• _qf�,-,g _ 1a 417t I . J'~ _ _ L .�1� , ft , a ��tlf.b:�,nr! I5-1 r Example Funding Stack fora Non-Profit Project ' ' _- • t �'^ + ► ., .. �� Itit►iaa1 1 •� `. , Lr N i rj Philanthropic Grants. t ! L r'.i 41• • J Ill., r , «, ' ,• ' ; e t' v est t V r I� :.'I \ Pudic Incentives , Tonal r 1 al 1 _. ` r'r ! E. "" �t• = L Project Sty -j. + _ -III Fundraising Campaigns all�w The historic State Theater sits in an important location on Michigan Street.The restoration and reuse of this key budding would help .transform the 200 block of South Michigan Street Executive Summary 6 111L \\\\ II 1 I - 1___ ,,i_14-litir--47ii - (�_,,,I• iiiktt, b � � �. il ‘7...—a.,-..i.,zs �� U '. mg..a ! 40"%i I, ,s4,111 .4. 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A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the desired WHO IS A PLAN FOR? w ! long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those f•�`"P- -0110 - goals.Developed through a public engagement process,a Neighborhood Resider us ,r �' plan is a guide for: can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the .,� short,medium,and long terms. ^� ..,,i Pl • Making decisions about what kind of development and "" services are appropriate. Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals +�.�py� 'T=�' 1g-1ill%Ii'`o will use the plan to help determine the type.scale,intensity, - ` �.' Lam. • How resources should be allocated.and and location for new development. �"� rlaW • --�,� ` • How issues residents,business and property owners,and Public Officials and Community Leadersllik - il� others in the neighborhood are concerned about could be will use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on S" 0 •.>_ i \ addressed. 1 zoning and development issues. • , prioritieslargerCity y . Staff Created in the context of the needs and of the •,..-4-. _ region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and challenges will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and `\•,1'; . S '�. unique to that specific area,Neighborhood plans seek to "� " �� ;. create a more livable urban place that is attractive,healthy, as a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. �w.�, �'- a equitable,and sustainable for current and future generations. • ,_ ! ord i� `- a Once adopted,a neighborhoodplan becomes official City .�• s V policy as an amendment to the ity's Comprehensive Pla . HOW IS A PLAN USED? '� — N A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future >d yM i ,.r o initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed } S:. � � ���'. �� WHAT DOES A PLAN INCLUDE? planning and public engagement as individual projects are E♦� '�► pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing 1 Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. a w 3 0" ♦ N. w,. implemented over the next 20*years within the following AP' 4� �� ', categories: The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other graphics ` i • presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative . • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, purples only.The images are not intended to represent the - ell> ��' j .,,/ sidewalks,lighting,parks,bike paths,and essential utilities exact results expected from the implementation of the plan, 3 - 0 4': . to create accessible and safe spaces. but they provide a general representation of development �y , principles,desired building types,land use,infrastructure,and "� 4'� • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition,diversity,and , '`�lj�-; other elements that theplan establishes. affordability to ensure options for all economic levels IP '� l � � • Zoning&Land Use:Guidingdevelopment byspecifying The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood . ' i ` ,.:. ` p plan initiatives will depend on market demand,the interest of \ > �, building types,design standards,density,and appropriate private organizations and individuals,available resources,and t ~ ' �J .- locations for residential,commercial,and mixed-use areas. direction from further public engagement. �' • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific needs, 4 ,t,-- such as environmental sustainability,historic preservation, •ett, . - economic development,and public safety. - ` n I. ','N TOW,N JViH EENI L.:4,f-'L"t ]','.1IH BEN.'INLl".I`-1\ ' N144,t1 L'_, History of Downtown South Bend OVERVIEW ,A The story of Downtown South Bend is a history inextricably . T F 5� ; 1 tied to the ups and downs of industrial development across . - ' '' SOUTH BEND t the country.South Bends downtown,bounded to the east ` x qv FAMED by the southwesternmost bend of the St.Joseph River,was f the economic powerhouse of the region throughout the 19th , - •-'" .....it...,,,:,,' r " . l / - i k'01, r may, � ,._. . �_ �Yat� r, century,but it experienced the same decline in the mid-loth `„_ >. Vic" /,-fir. I+ 'trc; 410-. century suffered by many Rust Belt cities.But the last few t ',' f F ,,ir, decades have seen major improvements,with a growing ,, -`'" --_ - _s ' R l!y ..f "' population and renewed interest in urban living.From a culture *,-' ,. . : r _'" ' •.. centered on the river and the railroad to the education,tech, `' 5,,.'�'.� �y.. ram.. and healthcare driven economy of today,Downtown South 7� s u• 7 ii(' . ,'..: •• 7) Bend has experienced an incredible amount of change � ; = Wi throughout its history-a history that will continue to define the ''. " r- ' '. •\ future story of Downtown. "` __ L EARLY SETTLEMENTS & INDUSTRIES Map of South Berl,2866 A River-Based Economy Institutions&Education Geographically located at the southwesternmost bend of the In 1842,Father Edward Sorin accepted 524 acres of land just local economy rooted in production.South Bend experienced St.Joseph River.this region was occupied for centuries by the to the north of Downtown South Bend with the intent to found a huge influx of Polish.Hungarian,Irish,German.Italian,and Miami and Potawatomi tribes and used as a portage,or an a Catholic college amongst the small local population,which Swedish immigrants looking for steady,well-paid work in overland route between waterways,between Lake Michigan was majority Protestant.Sorin was successful.receiving the factories in the latter half of the century. and the Kankakee River which flows into the Illinois River and official college charter in 1844 for the University of Notre Dame eventuallythe Mississippi River French explorers and fur traders South Bend was incorporated as a city in 1865,and the Pp Pl du Lac.Buildings began to spring up to form a campus within industrial economy flourished following the end of the were the first European settlers of South Bend,building cabins the century.The economic influence and renown of Notre and trading posts along known trails and routes,including Dame continues to shape the City of South Bend today by American Civil War.Downtowns were thriving economic hubs at this time,with factories mostly occupying riverfronts and Michigan Road,Indiana's first"super highway." attracting young talent and respected faculty to the region. small commercial storefronts lining busy,gridded streets Two of the first fur trader settlers,Alexis Coquillard and Railroad Connections&Industrialization filled with vendors,early automobiles,horses,streetcars,and Lathrop M.Taylor,plotted the town of South Bend,home to The first steam locomotive entered South Bend in 1851.shifting people.With a population of more than 30.00o in 188o,South approximately 128 inhabitants in 1831•Within the next two commerce from the river to the railroad.This shift spurred Bend boasted a local newspaper,an opera house,a large city decades,businesses and industries began to spring up in the establishment of some of South Bend's most famous park(Howard Park),hotels(including the original Oliver Hotel at Downtown South Bend,particularly around the two man-made industrial titans.including Henry Studebaker's first wagon Main&Washington Street and the Grand View Hotel where the canals,the East Race and West Race.The waterpower was shop in 1852,the Singer Sewing Company in the 1860s,and Century Center stands today),a public library,courthouse,and necessary for production before the development of electric the Oliver Chilled Plow Company in the 187os.With a booming more. power. Overview 9 CI...WNT A,N SOUTH BEND zoz,Pi AN 1 ri Fr_ND ,. A... Ni,-;,:rI_.,s5 tr �_ ' Downtown South Bend continued to thrive well into the Urban Renewal ,^� `u, ' i ,t, early part of the 2oth century.By igoo,the population of The 1960s and ig7os saw a trend in urban renewal across the .i, t ; `_ 'lir Se `tW South Bend reached 35,ggg.Other industrial giants including country.In ig7o.the South Bend Redevelopment Commission N Bendix Corporation later,following mergers South Bend Toy was formed and called for removal of blighted areas and •-,u r-- -_;. - Company,South Bend Watch Company.O'Brien Paint Corp, buildings.Many of the building demolitions were carried out -.e"tlsoi,.,:: -- •t ' =1 1 and many more made South Bend their home.South Bend throughout Downtown South Bend,including the ioo block "°° 4 l -w was also connected to Chicago by the South Shore interurban of North Michigan Street that became known as"The Hole" �i_.- ;.'El.. - ,3`i;lig .,am established in 1925 and regional electric rail transportation. because it sat empty for almost a decade.First Source Center A track elevation program was completed in 1929,creating opened on this site in 1980. bridges over Michigan.Bronson,Main,Lafayette.Prairie,Scott, The Century Center was conceptualized as a convention and Chapin Streets for the New York Central railroad tracks to . i _ center,sited between Downtown and the river,where the reach South Bend's Union Station which also opened that year. „ i ���' 3, Oliver Chilled Plow Company once stood.Internationally N ( — wr, recognized architect Philip Johnson was commissioned to a ` " r. ! design the facility,which opened in ig77 and is an example of N DEINDUSTRIALIZATION & DECLINE c ki 1, i lit late-postmodernist architecture. �` tY ,lf. , ! , ii Post War Downturn 4Ati Paired with the First Source Center and Century Center W �'I. -" y- r By 195o.more than half of all employment in South Bend was redevelopments was a street realignment project.Dr.Martin -- j y y'% in the manufacturing sector But this prosperity did not last. < II tt 4� Luther King Jr Boulevard(then St.Joseph Street)was m -- Thepost-WWII decline in manufacturingas well as the US c, ' �- '-jv "'""' constructed as a bypass of Michigan Street.from LaSalle ' .. .: Federal Reserves economic restructuring lowered the cost Avenue to Monroe Street.This bypass was intended to help .1, , ; � of imported manufactured goods,decimating industrial-and Michigan Street become a pedestrian mall lined with retail manufacturing-based economies across the country. _ r- shops.Although a trendy concept at the time,this traffic As factories closed.residents abandoned the Downtown- shift allowed vehicles to easily pass through the downtown ' x` South Bend's population began to decline dramatically after without any incentive to stop,walk,and shop.Many retailers on ' - " _ peaking at 132.445 in 1960.The suburbs began to expand and Michigan Street closed in the following decades. - -- - many downtown buildings fell into disrepair. ....-...--a r- {:;I In IS II $ IN Historic photos of Downtown South Send.circa 192os Overview to REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN bringing People back A variety of revitalization strategies have been implemented in Downtown South Bend in the last few decades.In 1986, ' ' •': ' r. , ; ."'-' ` Stanley Coveteski Regional Stadium,now Four Winds Field. ��� . was constructed to host a minor league affiliate team of the -• ''� ', _ Chicago White Sox.In 2008,the 140-acre former site of the " - -- Studebaker manufacturing complex just south of Downtown ��` s =s was proposed as a technology park called Ignition Park. y Paired with Innovation Park,built in wog at the University of i T 2,i I l l ti Notre Dame campus,Ignition Park is intended to cluster'high- �� �j- 1 . w_ • Weir potential technologies and ventures'and attract technology '" start-ups and workers. " ti C' »..� xl.�/..�llll:::3.41I1]"pOnnl c- Zr i , c ® t'" --* _- The largest employer in South Bend is Beacon Health � r= rr�� E System,which employs over 7,00o workers in the City and is • :, ; 111�11t1ttt1,1�� , `�� -^ ►. - tiwBY headquartered in Downtown South Bend at Memorial Hospital. - I ,..*► + YNS,,. II Healthcare systems often generate huge economic benefits a r — 22z„ and help attract healthcare professionals to the region. ?: ' "2`_ r '' ±! -� 3i. n, In 2013 the Smart Street Initiative,a Complete Streets plan to lk ; r • r 7''• 'a make the City safer for pedestrians,bicyclists.and motorists. * w alik ,., tl _ "T .s`° —�"�' • L. f£, was created by the City.Many of the one-way streets that were . '. „1 - established in the era of urban renewal were converted into w?+ �` s 47 two-way streets,including Main Street and Michigan Street.In "'�� `` " the 2010's,the City's population began growing steadily again. k_ a Moving Forward +4' 4 '�' R iti -- Today.Downtown South Bend continues to grow.with thriving institutions,beautiful parks,beloved restaurants and retailers, Downtown South Bend Today historic architecture,and remarkable riverfront views.A renewed interest in urban living sets the context for this plan. charting the way forward to a future that builds on the rich, illustrious history of Downtown South Bend. overview 11 Downtown Today �. �' x� Hey, Downtown....are you surviving .°'` ' or thriving? -'*': eM tit +t 4.x= w 1"' . +: . During the early visioning workshops and survey,residents ! r s *` ",�• ,f � uitia " k described Downtown South Bend's unique character as l{ ! •E7in-,,,, �� friendly and welcoming' "big enough but small enough and .ter tic'^ _oot ... tn.r f'r 04a .y a place for"rust belt innovators".While Downtown is surviving, ,;'' g""- x T �r. "• -fit _rnrn o a ��NI�Neaa ., most ;4 --- llet people quickly identified that it is not thriving.Many _ 1 places Downtown feel disconnected and less walkable duel a — -- ., " f ���' N. to a lack of density,retail.housing and an overabundance of — -- surface parking lots.Residents and visitors see the potential Itof the St.Joseph River,but realize that Downtown South Bend yr K� isn't making the most of the opportunity to connect to and • �' ! V '� = experience the river • _ a r s; 0 c z go J► C South Bend C. t ± ' _ ti. • Location of Downtown South Bend within the broader City and region Downtown South Bend's rwerfront is one of its most valuable assets Overview i2 '- i' f '�' r . `.R,� t liit - -- s Many areas of Downtown do not have active uses or feet welcoming to pedestrians • - / _- • ` Michigan Street offers some pedestrian amenities and streetscape.but not continuously - I • �^• The rruerfmnt trail south of the Jefferson Streetbridge lacks activated frontage q. K le 'r� r 6 • While many buildings have been lost.Downtown stilt has historic building assets �.• '�. - tel... •pp.' - a lam' �.•-- -r _- '�_ 1 11• Fr Zlie0;''''' • • ''Aill ft:..: -- •• -- 1,14". .1Ir --r •i , •AN. .°..•' , E.. S a • • , tu • 411 t �s _ ww..•nw.eglatirt Fir- I . A F . i Ald, 43777 lair 1 I a ,1 f These dedicated bicycle and walking paths make Downtown more attractive to a The island sits at in a prime location in the river,but it is challenging to get to and feels range of modes isolated and disconnected While adjacent neighborhoods offer single-family houses.there Is little housing in Downtown S31VIJOSSV N9IS30 NV9 11 .6 .3 F r a.' J �I O a 3 m " k g 3 iI r, /. I :, _ 3 A 7 vI! . 5 n c m - d 5 8 a ii B„ , �{ 7 - g , ',.",•• • ._ /11r/re 1 C iff a, "� ��llar 11 3 - o I 8 • '4 iiii. • , , x.2 .. h • I N O ,a J{ 4- g •* + ail.. �;•' �lSI: 3 p �; 3 il jj '.. @ � m ,ti' VV y� 1 .1 ' um • I y �'y 3 m -f m k 3 I, t 3 •..� a c 8 4 g 1 ‘ ,�/ y j4 I. am 1 to ' x' ice. _ !',' I ;" i , ,,.. - i§ - o. '5". !ii .r.'... ' , 13 110 F 2 Downtown Tomorrow I he Vision for Downtown -ems` � , , --9,-ter 'o .�, _;; .� ? f South Bend is a River City With '�`a � f { =�yf�r •- ' '4 � ' `)��^. , something surprising and ` ~ ' 4y- ". e' ��- ryl ;'- `lam -�x rtic�,. ^�`' . ' :YnC _ '" b,:.: A 9r • .� f Wonderful around every corner." _: ✓- a - L_ y .-;, . . : -N;. ° � .t..-z .; . � � ir. ��[�r a a� i t a i, tai i ate,..€7 South Bend residents and partner organizations yearn for a �,y ,,..•.. j`+- . ..• fit , •" s vibrant,green downtown with riverfront restaurants,parks,and r 1". w;ri '!7 f,¶q.. a" - ' _ ;; r "'t"• ` " walkable trails.Residents dream about new housing,spaces ,�` ; ! c r ). . . a i. J 'ç . r• ., for small businesses,new art and music experiences,and ,' .icy ,•_�' n • 6 _ i i ys [t - , more third places that invite people to stay.Over the coming 20 ,: r os LL `sp ` , l ,�,. 471°,4, • il,� ;- ` °, , E ,. - . po years,Downtown must focus on adding activities and amenities •A K Q.r it MY :. ' r_+ '�q =i . v '' L+ s rrY ;. /': ! �° rz Ibt� 'r,l {1 tl r' t ..., tr ti f aacall , i„, F. t ages and abilities.The Downtown of tomorrow will build on the /.� tmikkuve` ��. . ./- .• history and culture of South Bend and offer an experience that ' a s ` � _ a'r�" rt7xf 1 , _ isn't available elsewhere in the region. 5 �' ` -.# m• r/` 1 -� • "'• _ _ •# •f" , c i . s eR , •ti'''' :',41 .i.e.' 'q.. . - ''''r ' l. "yam os s ' f T a. . o 4p ti, s I I11F: t om:. r"-0 ''• a .y�p'i `:? T' Wit? �^ 4 i+F.•_ = `. sr; ; CA./ w a , ti �4itif ` y i • ( �•S '' .4 § / � ./ -)ll' M` 1 '''.'=w,. __ i Over view 1s Planning Context Lrealing a unified vision plan for _ . -- - Downtown Near Downtown is surrounded by neighborhoods that have Northwest Side I ' i'` g, undergone extensive community engagement and planning Neighborhood All t ,� processes led by the City of South Bend's Planning and _- Plan ...cu;a ' Northeast Community Resources team.Each neighborhood touches nin MI ` Neighborhood Downtown,and their plans include thoughts and ideas on ( 1 n. i a -'.14!"r Plan Lincoln Park �R F 4 I \ J improvements to the perimeter of Downtown.While there are '� many great ideas,none of the plans have taken a coordinated Neighborhood _ Plan ., 'approach to considering the entirety of the Downtown.In i ' ' �p .1Ai,y N addition,there has not been a coordinated vision for Downtown I `..fin. -w since the ig6os urban renewal plan created under Mayor Lloyd I ..+ 01 ' N 1� E Allen. 404 �.1 •` s `1 This Vision Plan took into consideration the foundational work EMI K $ ! •6 , ,71 i el done in the surrounding neighborhood plans and then asked (' 1 -fr, .• r Howard Park Near West Side II-. 1 East Bank 6 si z the community and stakeholders to focus their ideas and input m• on a vision that centers on the heart of the City. Neighborhood Plan J ^�_s;7*; Neighborhood f. T.4 . M Irk V. \ Plan i r. g* - in • t , i .I k 1 d‘e ,-- ••:--", Ille .: '• • ." . 1 .12,- • _or_ , ,...., . i I IN' .* . , !IL: • �'. ��*-" :`�� et lk Monroe Park I.f �t D .. r '�``��,�� Edgewater - �.�yL r 2�' * A I _ Neighborhood ;.�- a �. Plan ec , HEN•J TOMORROW r 1, A aliV I Neighborhood Adjacencies to Downtown Boundary DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN I SOUTH BEND.INDIANA I MARCH 20: Engagement & Design Process The best Way to create a • ' •_ • . : - '°" 4 ��• successful, implementable vision - _ ,__ L..)1, k . 0. for Downtown is to listen to the - E; .._ .1. jes ;w� community and let their priorities , 1 .. shape the plan. ,_. _ ip �.<, .- • • ' taut The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process - -" '3 1 ;` re��,,Cfl7,c / `k �c «� ' that engaged residents,businesses,institutions,government0 'j 404 ��rl f 4 . agencies,and other neighborhood stakeholders.The planning '` �• process included online surveys,key stakeholder interviews, • and workshops that gathered critical information about the %.*/..... s F Downtown South Bend planning area's existing conditions, " •+�� needs,and opportunities.This engagement provided the basis - t W - _- for this plan. m Casey Steinbacher speaks to a packed auditorium about Durham's transformation Hundreds of ideas were generated through the Visioning Workshops in early'W4 January 2024 February - March 2024 3111 Stakeholder Meetings Online Engagement Casey Steinbacher Visioning Workshops The City's planning staff conducted 23 virtual The Downtown South Bend 2045 survey The City of South Bend.in partnership with DTSB. On February 22 and March 5,the City of South Bend and in-person meetings with neighborhood was available online and on the City's online invited the public to attend kick-off events for the offered visioning workshops,format presentations stakeholders.Stakeholders included neighborhood engagement platform:Together South Bend.This Downtown South Bend 2045 Plan process.On and open house periods.Workshop exercises asked associations,community and nonprofit survey was available February through May and February zo at 6pm at the Leighton Auditorium in a series of questions to help guide constructive organizations,faith-based institutions.and would be used to inform the design process during the St.Joseph County Public Library's Community dialogue among residents about Downtown's businesses.City departments,and City Council Design Week.Over 1.70 surveys were submitted and Learning Center,guest speaker Casey Steinbacher future.Following are some of the major themes that representatives.These conversations began to more than 2.400 ideas were generated. presented"Hey Downtown...Are You Surviving or emerged as result of that dialogue. outline general themes and potential focus areas Thriving'? Steinbacher,Founder of Finding Next.is for the Downtown plan. a national expert in urban innovation strategies and told the story of Durham.North Carolina's place- based Downtown revival.A question-and-answer period followed the presentation. Overview i7 ., i '4') li « ICE SKATING � a rr l r ,a ,l 4 ._ : -r- . , . . „iiiiimirnir, , .,. , ., . , f F ,T i r '. . a .=+�' 1� y • et A . M � � r. , M kn - i d, helped make decisions about the location and tE Residents yp.•or ie[atl in Downtown Amid-week Open House allowed participants to give input while ideas were in-progress Design Week culminated with a presentation of the ideas explored during the week 0 z June Fall 2024 Spring - Fall 2025 March 2026 ] m Design Week Draft Plan Open House&Plan Review Adoption Community members were invited to take part in During Fall 2024,the City and consultant team After a draft plan document was created,the Following public hearings,the Plan Design Week to review preliminary design concepts refined the ideas from Design Week,incorporating City hosted a series of public open houses and Commission and Common Council and offer their ideas.Design Week included a series the public's input.Additional illustrations and Invited the public and stakeholders to share their will consider the Downtown Plan as an of open houses and presentations open to the drawings helped to further explain the visions and thoughts about the final vision. amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. public.The week began with an overview Overview ideas. of the week's activities.review of input received This Plan now serves as the City's official during the February/March visioning workshops Feedback from the open houses led to more policy for the area. and through the online survey.opportunity to detailed discussions,clarifications and additional comment on key themes that will help form the content to strengthen and align the plan with downtown plan.An open House followed to allow broader stakeholder and regional objectives. for comment on preliminary designs and offer direction.The week concluded with a presentation of the work completed during the week as well as a look at next steps moving forward.Over 25o people participated in Design Week. TOv.'N-rOAN SOUTH(W ND_U.:5 PLAN I SOUTH BEND INDIANA I t-t.Alii..h z,JGC: Overview 18 Vision Workshops 151 Workshop Participants On February 211h and March 5t,the City of South Bend offered a visioning workshop with formal presentations and an open 1,2 C o+ house.Workshop exercises presented a series of questions Ideas Generated to help guide constructive dialogue among residents about downtown's future,Following are some of the major themes that emerged as result of that presented sessions. _......4!.-, ..,.. ..: . 7111;7111,.. i-_,-,,:r.7.:. 7 7:7_,.,::,_ k ,..,. Characteristics of Your Describe Downtown's Unique Vibe What Would Make Downtown Successful Amenities Needed inn Downtown Favorite Cities or Towns Activated river Sports Town Train Station Downtown Open Spaces and Parks Lively commercial and retail areas Artists and Entrepreneurs More Residents(•io.000)Downtown Connectivity Connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists Green City Farmers Market Downtown Business Green open spaces and plazas Friendly-Welcoming City Formal Green Gathering Space Livability Art and cultural elements Non-Traditional Innovator Connected and Activated Alleyways Green Principles Quality architecture and historic buildings Foodie City Things for Children and Youth Downtown(Activities Activated Riverfront and Places) Entertainment A lot of people River City Night Life/More'Third"Places Built Environment Crossroads of Collisions for Entrepreneurs "Something WONDERFUL Around Every Comer More Public Art! Big Enough.Small Enough Trees.Green Spaces.Green Infrastructure Rust Belt Innovators University City New(Affordable)Housing Renovate Existing Historic Buildings and Get Small Businesses in Them Use River as an Asset Restaurants,Parks"and Walkable Trails Over view 19 Development Principles • These key priorities emerged ©aI from the community input andAIPP illit feedback. After compiling all the feedback provided by community Activate the Expand Housing Anchor Downtown members during the Visioning Workshop and the online Riverfront Options with Jobs&People survey,nine common themes emerged,which were formed into development principles.These Principles guided the work of the Master Plan,acting as the criteria that interventions must meet to advance the future of Downtown. 160.1 .11 • ®lirl p nV' TCOI ., N Q - Z 2 a Z Create a Safe& Inclusive Create Vibrant Building Comfortable& Place for Everyone Public Places Accessible Connections ' ii % Iir . igif Grow&Support Embrace Sustainable Support& Leverage Local Businesses Practices Arts&Culture DU',N TC,V N soon;BEND 2345 r'i AN I sourr:BEND,NDIANA 1 MAA,H zczc Design Week Held in the first week of June,Design Week provided another _ opportunity for the community to weigh in on the direction - - of the Vision plan.The three top priorities that emerged from �= J • - the workshop were to Activate the Riverfront.Expand Housing '11111 _ —. Options and Create a Vibrant Public Places for Everyone. ••y." _ Highlights from the community comments are below: ;1 i � et, > ''I tf[ • At the end of design pi I! r • i — week there was ti �" ' . 1 •:' , } Ilk _ _ _ „-, _ overwhelming - r '� ,. . support for many of ti f r • the ideas presented - �k `l s _ as indicated by the Ld '%�• j green dots 76 73 131 'al.'Ay' i 1i i t�i, participants participants participants Iti - '. + ,`r Recap Presentation Midweek Pinup Final Presentation --'- - ®ACTIVATE THE RIVERFRONT EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS . CREATE VIBRANT PUBLIC PLACES • Provide opportunities for riverfront dining • Ensure affordability for all residents • Build more,better green spaces around downtown • Design a gathering space at the riverfront Incorporate green,private spaces for housing in a connected network • Build a public outdoor venue/gathering space for • Improve the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure • Build urban housing with ground-floor retail and socializing,events,flexible use along the river-wider,connected,more amenities amenity spaces • Pedestrianize streets • Keep the riverfront feeling natural and green • Consider active-adult neighborhoods,with single- • Improve the lighting and feeling of safety floor living for aging populations • Incorporate public art,murals,lighting,beautiful • Build in more shade Refurbish vacant buildings for housing landscaping,into public places • Preserve greenery&build in more shade • Connect closer to the water • Preserve historic character where possible • • Bring residences closer to the riverfront Don't block the views of the river Provide public space for use during the winter • Include a dog park • Don't block views of the river February & March 2025 Open Houses The City held presentations and open houses in February and March 2025 to give the public a final chance to contribute to THE HEART OF PUBLIC REALM the development of the Vision plan.Feedback from these DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENTS meetings then informed the four themes of the plan:Public Realm Improvements,The Heart of Downtown.Neighborhood Town Square • Maintain and repair existing streets when possible, Nodes,and Innovation&Institutional Catalysts.Community1• Create a public Town Square rather than rebuilding streets input was essential in shaping the Downtown South Bend 2045 • Improve the East Race area • plan,influencing every stage from the initial meeting to the Incorporate new destinations and museums that final round of engagement. could focus on South Bend history,such as the • Provide cold-weather building connections,such as South Bend Blue Sox and the Pokagon Band of skyways and tunnels Potawatomi • Improve wayfinding for cyclists and motorcyclists NEIGHBORHOOD • Offer free experiences in public spaces NODES • Use materials with distinct colors and designs for Michigan Street spaces that are intended for pedestrians General Housing Comments • Develop continuous stretches of retail • Design buildings with large windows to connect a Develop affordable housing and mixed-use across from Hunt Plaza/Morris Theater the iblyoors exploreo reflectivs e n glass groundf rivrand the former Hall of Fame possibly reflective near the river a • Provide dedicated spaces and electrical hookups for • Enhance street lighting and incorporate vibrant 7i Provide more low-income housing food trucks along former Michigan Street alignment. colors to brighten Downtown at night Do not upzone residential neighborhoods • Connect Morris Theater and Jon Hunt Memorial m Plaza to Colfax Avenue Provide a range of new housing options (affordable housing,high-density housing,etc.) Riverfront Park Downtown/River West Neighborhoods • Eliminate the dam MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS Redevelop the Karl King tower • Increase the focus on the riverfront • Integrate the housing along the riverfront into • Connect to other riverfront parks,including Leeper, Make Downtown feet safe and comfortable for all Downtown Park,Seitz Park,and Howard Park Support people experiencing homelessness • Century Center • Encourage changes to landlord leasing periods • Renovate the building,but don't alter it • Use environmentally-friendly materials and practices INNOVATION & • Don't relocate the South Bend Museum of Art • Connect with all colleges and universities INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS • Relocate the South Bend Museum of Art to another • Engage the Westside community • Extend the South Shore into downtown South Bend existing or purpose built building • Ensure parking is convenient for residents, employees and visitors • Attract more arts uses to the Renaissance District Physical Form & Patterns i he physical tot In� of South Bend _ � � ,` ':�' $1 ii „x ►;s r'• has changed dramatically in its " 4 q• .3 _,.?`.31,71 loss r s 160- ear history. •I. _•n• �, ' ,- I. _ c.4 Y Y. , , i i.S i•i �,.1:41 - j South Bend has undergoneperiods of dramatic growth, ' • -• f3 .:Z 'if'''. _ 9 9 ea{! r't�5.�::_.. � .. . ;:�'F�• _•. " id Cw :3.� periods of urban renewal,and more recently periods of infilt ,:..i;;=. ' : ' '' ik s"'1.: ••' r-•. JE -• Period-specific planning ideologies through "'II-'•'r!• �'s i :i V � �• •n ``:� i eolo ies the decades i•;17: ; .• :J. • 1 have left their mark on Downtown's urban form.Mid-century, ��a i t:.;: !''. > .� °`.:'1 J r.:;K: i,1 d ' 101 .. - • monolithic and single-use projects consolidates multiple ti+i1':.�ci'- =• ._a•, '!`_ �gy,�= .,: :�' • city blocks at a time,while street-facing buildings were -y - e:11 C qr rt• r s.4 _• .. .•,, „q , i '`r� • demolished.Many of these vacant lots were converted "' 1 I dil T '1. ! ' .:»w ....W;.i •76 i 1_P! r, Jt':JIoN' � �. Ski, -.V^ ~� �! P. „ into surface parking or remain as vacant lots.These gaps 14 ,t I■tP,. .. . 6�!..{.i ,,,,+',..'.404 ,..,,„, ,J, & R,1�r I - it- iti were identified by residents as a hindrance to walkability in .:.aJ ,;O'I Pm it: • 1 '' ?— r a a .. <4 _• •e -is ' - Downtown,but also as opportunities for future infill and growth. Pill-is' -!sr gr.: ,, • • • --#" "•��_- `J````��'L� ' ,ii,.;:T�.423ME'Lb:: _.."'., ;a:e2. _i.` ,i:. •'•..1 �' .-•ElMR GIs , ct • to C.■i! i i* �, f q I 't 4c!ii�;? rFlj;i16�_ ;IeJ�f' ....: '�'I �j r. ' ir �f • _.ir9i•'rj r i l..l„f •.i{".Z I. I'l l • 4' 1ti _l��-Ii14�L76 I� 1 7r vi . "al .• '• -GsM Ale 1917 Building Footprints 2023 Building Footprints Early in the 2oth century,Downtown South Bend had a Urban Renewal in the ig6os and ig7os eroded the building legible and clear street and block network.The center was pattern Downtown.Buildings were demolished.Large clear,with continuous mixed-use and retail frontage along interventions such as the First Source Center and Century Michigan Street.Buildings ranged in scale from residential Center were built,and streets were removed,rerouted,and neighborhoods at the periphery,to the heart of Downtown with converted to one-ways. more commercial building types. Analysis 24 r ■ Ix a _ t\ _ a, r liliti n....k I.* iiii, -, ; 0,:'. .MI-1.■ Y `t AIM' rill L■ I -Mini=i '1 0 ` Existing Residential Uses Existing Parking Existing Open Space and Trails Downtown today has a Limited number of housing units, A large portion of the land area in Downtown is occupied by Recent City investments have greatly enhanced the quality of which results in fewer people activating streets,shops,and surface parking lots and garages.These parking resources parks and the connectivity to and through Downtown from the restaurants around the clock and throughout the week. represent a surplus of parking,which can be allocated as neighborhoods.Dedicated pedestrians and bicycle paths make Existing housing tends to be multi-family.but there are incentive for future housing and commercial development. walking and biking comfortable and welcoming and reduce pockets of single-family houses that exist within the Downtown Surface parking lots offer opportunities for infill development. the need for vehicle parking.Howard Park and Seitz Park are boundary.The River Bend Historic District.founded in igg2. world-class urban parks that have activated the east side of exemplifies architecture from just after World War I.Attracting the river.However,gaps still exist in the open space and trail more housing and more diverse options is an essential step in network along the river.adjacent to Downtown. bolstering the economic vitality of downtown. Analysis 25 C,N.704I --.rLNii.:_, DIr.N ,will lit ND INDiAN, I MAI,.'N u_., Retail Concentration ^ — 1.... The existing retail in 1 South Bend is d spersed, and there is only a single, ` half-block two-sided of I retail in all of DowntownI yq - Two-sided retail streets r� � are positive feedback g , loops creating active \1 r 7 retail districts.Downtown 1 �. J Durham,NC.is a good 1krr 1 example of a city with r_J _ gldi - I I I many two-sided retail - conditions I I I - d- •. ` , " 1 ^fir---J I1_ ill p I t 0 ` W I 1 o r J S'''3,t I I r1 Pwa4 1 I _ - `J I f o - - - - 9 i Dorm % % 5mina.Walk I a sue t-: .1 - r ... is �` rs '/( _V. I I �� � � a �..... .1 oki; i I ; ;, ,i p t'iit Ir I 1 W `�j y = r` Retail Locations,in red,show the lack of two-sided retail within South Bend's Downtown in the Retail Locations,in Downtown Durham,North Carolina show clusters of two-sided retail in the Downtown boundary of South Bend Downtown boundary of Durham,North Carolina Market & Economic Analysis I here is strong demand for growth on multiple fronts in f, 't . , 8 - Downtown South Bend, ` < s,r ft i Downtown South Bend stands at a critical turning point,with }`. '`i'' "', strong demand for mixed-use environments that cater to 4. ( diverse audiences.However,the existing built environment �y ? ,�; �' .,or, faces challenges in fully meeting this demand in its current �` II terrrt.A5 a result,the City of South Bend has a rare opportunity ` `a � ���M� � 114.1u rll ._, to activate interest in the downtown market and shape its 014;:. `• '{ • : di. - ' l', , -r U future growth. r ..T •r A r• -; 4;' i er The area already benefits from key differentiators that drive ' visitation and activity.Downtown South Bend serves as a :=:r• j'`.r hub for entertainment,arts,and culture,with venues like J �' J} ��a ` — Four Winds Field and Morris Performing Arts Center drawing .� \\ steady foot traffic that supports retail spending.Additionally, ss ,' a: - <' A.4 the presence of parks and public spaces enhances the appeal •� 't 1111 o ��`,� :: r h of the area.Downtown South Bend is also home to major c=, . employers,including Beacon Health,that contribute to a stable t ' employment base.The challenge now is integrating these ji * i • !� - - Four Winds Field drives visitation to downtown assets into a cohesive,compelling experience that attracts w, _ - residents,employees,and visitors from across the region and - '' t i beyond. r., it. I t: Several obstacles hinder this goal.Downtown South Bend - ' The Challenge lacks sufficient housing variety to sustain activity throughout "`� R .,� ,. Integrating South Bend's assets into a the day.Retail spaces are misaligned with demand in terms �- ~ cohesive, compelling experience that of size and affordability,resulting in vacant storefronts even in prime locations.Moreover,entertainment,arts,and culture 'L- a attracts residents, employees, and visitors anchors attract visitors,but there is no seamless connection from across the region and beyond between experiences:for instance,families attending baseball Baseline demand shows support for rental and for- g y sale housing,institutional office.limited-service hotel. games have limited nearby options to extend their outings. neighborhood-serving retail,including a grocery store Analysts 27 Market & Economic Analysis . Progress is already underway,with Downtown South Bend DEMAND FOR NEW PRODUCT BY 2045 poised to see an uptick in new housing development in the coming years.As part of a market analysis looking at the Baseline Scenario Upside Scenario future growth trajectory of Downtown South Bend,RCLCO thus determined a favorable outlook of"baseline"demand, Rental ApaftmeYtts 2,450 unit. 2.46o Units defined as the demand the area is likely to see if it continues For-Sale Towrihomes 400 Units 470 Units on its current trajectory.In this outlook,Downtown South 'Missing Middle"Stacked Flats IMMEM1111.1 260 Units Bend is likely to see support for new real estate in a variety of segments,including rental housing,institutional office High-End Condominiums oo vn r5 space.limited-service hotel,and neighborhood-serving retail, Grocery 45 000 SF 48.0oo SF including a grocery store. Restaurant 22.000 SF 45 000 SF However,with strategic Improvements and targeted Entertainment&Fitness 8.o0o SF i8.000 SF investments,the Cityof South Bend has thepotential to unlock 0Services y 000 SF 24.000 SF a even greater opportunities.In the same market analysis, Hard&Soft Goods i 000 SF ]000 SF RCLCO also developed a forecast of"upside"demand, — — vl which reflects the additional gains that could be realized in Limited Service Hotel 400 Keys a Downtown South Bend through thoughtful planning,enhanced Futi-Service Hotel 400 Ke s 6 0 Ke 5_ F, connectivity:and curated development efforts.In this scenario, Corporate Office T 195.000 SF 503 00o F there is likely to be even greater support for new development, especially for commercial uses that would benefit from greater C Institutional./Medical Office 195 00o SF 5og o0o SF visitation and foot traffic across the urban core. The analysis highlights the potential benefits that can be Baseline Scenario Market Opportunity realized through improvements to the downtown built Opportunities Downtown South Bend is likely to see if it environment.Through these improvements.Downtown South continues on its current trajectory STRONG send can bridge the gap between its current assets and future MODERATE/STRONG Upside Scenario MODERATE potential,ensuring the area becomes a vibrant,cohesive Opportunities Downtown South Bend is likely to see through destination for residents,businesses,and visitors alike. MODERATE/WEAK improved planning,increased connectivity,and strategic public investment IMMEMM r,,;Niov,NSOin 1.1 LIE ND =..1,_ f ,uuf,-SF-Ni INLs N ,.r..ii=r_ Analysis 28 Parking Analysis y. ..w ,t Downtown South Bend has an _.-1', ..,---. ,,, . untapped resource in its available : . -' parking. , ; , , ' ., • ram • At the peak at io a.m.,downtown parking is only 46% ,i _ occupied on average. M • Downtown has an asset of unused parking that can help W ;. . v - L . drive development. .• a 'r "'°�f • Current city parking resources are well Located to support ., k • olli future developments and activity downtown. � ' a 3 ' 1 1 ., • Existing structured parking is clearly marked from the i • `{( ''' �,' exterior,but improvements need to be made on the interior " *.t, for ease of parking. o - i t r • Small adjustments to parking systems downtown can help _- Y '! rA a to utilize the existing resources more efficiently. ; 1 F` Z, fo' PARKING OVERVIEW Overall,15,048 spaces.including public,private,and on-street'' ._ spaces,were inventoried in Downtown South Bend.Weekday • parking occupancy was observed with an overall peak At peak demand at to a.m.on a weekday much of the parking City owned parking decks are located at the blue stars which are Downtown is available(shown in green). in good proximity to activity and services downtown.Green rings occupancy of 44 percent at io:oo a.m.,gradually dropping illustrate ideal walking distances for services and visitors.yellow throughout the day into the early evening observation period. rings illustrate good walking distances and are more acceptable for employees. The City is the primary provider of public parking,with 14%of FUTURE CONDITIONS the parking supply classified on-street.ig%public off-street, and 67%as private parking or parking reserved for a particular Several future developments were considered for their impact business and not public parking. on the parking system,The potential plans add structured parking,eliminate existing surface parking,and take advantage Overall,parking provided by the City is user-friendly and readily of underutilized parking.As planned,downtown parking will available with many free or low-cost offerings. remain adequate as these developments come to fruition. Analysis 29 .;•:iN i,lv/N•,rail, 8r�1.� �t••.. _ .. ,. .__ 4 0 a PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 0 AndtySiS 30 . - _\ '-',.... e 1 4,:i;1 rxi i DU, kiiiii I• •,-,,,,..,..ii.iii G.?\;t44 C' "",. - 41 \\ 11( 0 r 0 • f cli \fir ,it r imita- -.-r- 172:tatems, ' t.' 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"----... -11 ' , 5, k tl ; ,:s.,:-_-_-; r.•\"„,:-.4'H'sLo-Ni .j; '',(1,''''',:f , g7.: -'.11. .'" s- i I •:- 1, ) . v i l . _ ,\- !,,,o ..1 , -.. ,- ,. , , , •v, ,•t},,..4, • .,4'\j,T i..f,l,,lrt iAY •..:;,,,..:31,.0 Ia..,.,. >7b..,L')4t i.1 1n14,1..i"g h,vf,,„dfe,7,,.,,,„,.,,t,'4rvi.,k,•f,j..,,,1111. 1. • t, r" ,- - ., , •,..., y. , v..; ,-- illtri„, 0, -If' 03 4 = tr9.iii,t At 10 ( ., , \ ,..-s•r M: ir t v- v a silArt.,_*,-- 1 „Izgli ifi, ' , \ ,,, i liv::),.. it ,, ^N ,-.; iL ....,. •-•• - , ;. .r' ',I, • , ___,,,,,t,.4-05.1. \ ' , .k. , , 0 0°'*. .' .i , 10...:,'r• ` ., ?Ili AI 1"k....,•4 -,...erru, ,, -414 4,..<4, :fir ...,.'4. The Vision for Downtown Let make Downtown South Bend 1. Reinvigorate the heart of Downtown 2.Attract jobs&people to Downtown a delightfully "wanderable" place -.. — l' !lbprV_" Ire, — somewhere visitors cans end a —` ,.o. � ►� I• �' `'��, p day walking, eating, shopping, and •.- ..- - - r ' ' 1 enjoying cultural experiences. ' ► �,., �((,a,r. �..MIII ti, :r� cl, ,, , : - ,�• r.. + k'ly �► �1 V .ti r� iit ;� Ems/ h� �. ,✓ 1+� ix®�4 The vision for the next 20 years recognizes that people value ,.. 1 i'•'}••�� -1 i '' • �� '\�f> • F�I�•%�<�a r, .�L��.'�ti `�� -. •,__�, experiences—the are voting with their feet and dollars. ..kifo, • ��.11 ,,E Downtown South Bend Is the lamest urban environment ! t J� fr . U ` between Fort Wayne,Kalamazoo,and the metropolitan • �„� _ _ _ . �■ Chicago area.With strategic investments,it could reemerge •-',, p Y, . ;; ; - r .a'` '•i a !�' as the destination for experiences that aren't available in '_ a,� `b r � yR �I� �1�� �� the suburbs and small towns of Northern Indiana.Achieving n k,r r� .. �' ( ' ( ` this long-term vision for Downtown will require �_ sr..,, s :.: "� y`� g ' g catalytic _ _.- investments and cross-sector cooperation.The vision will ',1' be executed by focusing on four priorities:reinvigorating the m core.attracting jobs and people.adding housing diversity,and 3.Add housing diversity and infill neighborhoods 4.Create a world-class connected riverfront creating a world-class riverfront open space system. �� within and around1 Downtown open space system _ lUl- �1• 1.7--=1 '4..,.- T ma's• ;a„• t: - .. ■ r _ tARB0R;8 1, ,-,1f4s' ' •, ,r-- —-E .IMa 1 •.ac • �• v 1f ST JOSEPH amo-- r. ��..rear nl.a"' _ - ,JF;- .r1,✓II ;+, ,� KALAMAZOO u 4. ,o.'w s,t ;£. �'z- "5.' awmii .1,, 1�., ,.�,--_ a.., .S „ ,,,, . d ! fi i i �177 r- Simi. lii ,i MICHIGAN �' n `. �••�t m,�.� r�( '1 f-1 a �'"5 s ,i �,' \I A. �`4. . . CITY �f i i«� = �Y _ 1. I 1• !i ,1 Y r t___ _ EL<HART 1•,. Es.'�5 �� - ,;^ 4_•' d`p '�fir.-y .. _^--_ - - - " __4- 1� - � • HAMMOND GARY s 3' � y'J' 9l w '' am- :•1!'�,!♦�.. i�' _.I tz __ SOUTH . 4 l , - ♦ I_ 1» '' - ED EAST CHICAGO - / s. -- BEND ✓ -. „R.�, � �, ' ` a . ,•..� s FORT " ii 4. _ D�T),.•NTQWN b.!TII GENE-.-._. . _. The Vision for Downtown i t The Big Picture � ` `. ' 'x: '© The Downtown South Bend of 2045 will sr _ ; -� +"' ' '� '' ` function as the true center of the region,with 4—� •44-}a ,' new world-class destinationsneighbarhoods. R �r`•:�. , ,• ., -.� °� � rs ° �e jobs.and unique cultural experiences '' .;✓ sue' -r:yaw t l ► d `j • < ,y._ k �ti / vl ♦ r ''+-ai1. 1 sr. d' r ` '3 -.m.....r {� + � •�* �.>,-P J3M�W �".711" �_ t r • - -?l .fur ''i 1.1, - -1- 1/ �L + �'/�g� get ,{ . _ `�-•�-� �'�: tee..�.F'^'� i ,:. 1 wh�i�i' 'i a'k N .-..a' � �'_% "..-- • � ♦ n. ; /. � ow...-. � � _-! __ tCggl/ • y/11. p-- Ir t - a � ',y-Z �.s <f l r , k:',. ,, 4 - j i_7 / • �r (,.. -1 k+/ e y "( � �':f�LTi .111;yh.. i ' .J /�,� /--�.. ' {. rEe_S �j• ,it r '? �§r .� , ...�[ '-v: ^, . S4T 'i. - r �#R!l5p.. ! •• .' Y E y 7� ♦ a'-t1�u�7A �S w.< ', ..{ a h . t "eta )o ✓ '• •� y. / n..�• -- • T f —���-.^ . . .e.a r.f k, `Ity " "i ---imi rr •i yo - i,4 `..1!0 ,.. 1"'s.. rir +M1y �a � t es • ! c ,( r p�d rr v °' N~ ~ 'X iesJlp►° r:}► l •1= � _j ✓ '• �� cr l '�%�Y • O • 4 �- ;l'zCs lC• s `tip Nip• k '�' Wm ',c'T h7.r�„ WG.�r �, a++•r� -• live ,'A'l, T M1 ,._. �. Y'w �S} y. . lit .. •.y Q� , s r r 1 r�:Q iP • e .. .. t • ' ` �/ �#"_ .. / +.. Lii t .., x � *!` � i s • �" ..4. ._ ice „ Ili F py 7 }e Y,,ti .t. .( r J , � r ,. .:r C �fr�-' , {t ,}�1<�. ..:if.. "- ti'if � _ ,r. -, 4 •• A .. . Lr a 4B • Vision Projects x r �..a . A , O/ The four priorities for Downtown �9�9, C2 a ...r, . a will be accomplished through a P Navarre`-'- i• c series of projects that will attract ` °,n�ayt� D2 est .. more people to live, work, dine 7. and shop in Downtown. L B1 0.4 Madis.; r v Each project strategically builds on existing assets,past 2 successes,and engages public and private partners poised LaSalle Ave LaSalle Ave. alp to implement.For example,the creation of a signature urban waterfront continues the City's legacy of world-class riverfront �. parks,which has already begun with Howard Park and Seitz Park. Colfax Ave 4 co;rar Ave , The projects are identified on the map to the right and described in more detail on subsequent pages. e* . Washington St V The Heart of Downtown Innovation&Institutional m • ® Retail Core at Michigan Street Catalysts a `" WO ' _ cf) `o �' , E m Jefferson Blvd ® Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza ® Tech&Talent Innovation District U ° = E Beacon Health District m ® The Town Square Wayne St - Howard 0The Century Center&Jefferson ® Sports&Entertainment District W Park Blvd Realignment ® Renaissance District j 0 Western A,E * A Big Idea for the Future— Public Realm Enhancements ` _ Signature Riverfront Park ® Gateways to Downtown r B4 • I' i ' Ne, ® Riverfront&Open Spaces ® Downtown North ® Streetscapes for People CJ �.. 0 tac Neighborhoods o q ® Downtown Central ® Transit _ : Di D4 dy N ® Riverfront West :; ,MIL _ Bronson St gg L. 3 ® Western Avenue r `Z C4 =-,t s NMn'�i¢��YY LL Transformation g °°"{. . • . g 0ffia d � W O HC The Heart of Downtown i Graat Downtowns have I Jon Hunt Plaza places that feel like a public living room-where ® © °r If ., . I residents and visitors I can work,live.play.relax. The historic main street of South I entertain,and more. :, Bend, Michigan Street, and the .-- adjacent blocks, form the retail and sf0,\ cultural heart of Downtown. The Town °,,`♦ Square Anchored by the Morris Performing Arts Center in the north and I ♦ f ... --r -_ Signature the St.Joe County Public Library to the south,Michigan Street •I �/ I ♦ 4 , 4 .'yam Riverfront Park \ W is home to restaurants.hotels,entertainment,destinations.and + tt_ ";'t I � � _ iconic historic buildings like the State Theater.Gridiron Plaza in �, , _` ( \ - 1 N front of the former College Football Hall of Fame acts as South - "r t n. I ` ,r a Bend's de facto town square.serving as the home for festivals - _ I ii. r I I I M:LE, and gatherings.The plans on the following pages illustrate visions i '" I e I i _ for the Downtown core that build on these beloved places to i I - . . ,,,�,�"„'ler-I alt_ ——••— _ ct activate the riverfront,enhance the public spaces,and grow local I — — �01,4 _ 'J (: ° \ businesses. ) (� 2 I l iim, Projects in the timirsiI i• .. \ Heart of Downtown: I j �?� Retail Core along I11 ile"ti I �� ` 4NMi1a wr Michigan Street I 4 fr . . �^ m: ., m • Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza ( ` _ ( 4 t , ii, i tr4 "`lei • The Town Square F 110 .�, i ' ,1 i *NA The Century Center& The Century i fr . Retail Core at Center& ,ter•[ Jefferson Blvd Realignment Michigan Street =• [ g Jefferson Blvd A Big Idea for the Future',; • ;g[�i ; - Al Signature Riverfront Park r+►a�-— Reinvigorating the Heart of Downtown will require concentrating retail on Michigan Street and around the Square.restoring landmark buildings.and creating a • connected open space experience around the St Joseph River The Heart of Downtown 36 The Heart of Downtown ' Retail Core along Michigan Street L - ,, - i- -- -u� e i.Sidewalk&Storefront -a y ' �1 f Since its earliest days.Michigan Street has been Downtown - Improvements I f hr South Bend's historic main retail street•anchored by retailers W ,w,:r, rat. and storefronts,particularly between Lasalle Avenue and •�®;, R, ' i �!` 1' "km I r } , !-_ ii•iTr_ I i a Western Avenue.Adding St.Joseph Street(now Dr.MLK Jr. , Boulevard)in the lg6os allowed traffic to bypass Michigan PEGGS J. . Street.Urban Renewal also led to the demolition of key ,- pieces of the urban fabric,leading to discontinuous retail F- -. K' Chicory _ ; frontage.Much of the historic building stock has already Bruno's Cafe , When storefronts lack signage. been demolished,and manyof the remainingbuildings need v • -• --- landscaping,benches,or even the ability g ti {%c.. to see inside of a shop pedestrians could repair.Some of the newer buildings on Michigan Street have easily pass by without noticing-that'swhy eff,. •n= • Outdoor seating and landscaping shouldn't it's important to create reasons for people storefronts with tinted windows,repetitive design,and a lack r° + j, t, 'cr.. compromise sidewalk accessibility to wander.Unger.and stop in • of engaging signage and building elements.The streetscaping - 9 n along Michigan Street is inconsistent.In some areas,such AS Studebaker; Tame i 0! the ioo block,the streetscape has been upgraded with street IIPlaza TameS' 3.State Theater trees,pedestrian-scaled streetlights,and street furniture. i I ►' 'i n --- ~ -t However•there are locations and times when the space for �' pedestrians is constrained,such as when restaurants locate �, '' right-of-way. City l i a - outdoor dining patios within the ri ht-of-wa . 2. Center t Heirrlan Ct fT I , Place Improving the overall experience of a walkable retail i a # y ;. niC ,��, - ki IIF f. environment on Michigan Street is a critical step to making --- - - Downtown South Bend a destination for dining.entertainment, !�` ( , -_ 1r—•-• and culture.Attracting pedestrians-and getting people out vainly Mad Food 4 • of their cars to walk and wander around Downtown-will Hall •- grow and supportpublicl Both newer and historic buildings line Michigan Street providing plenty of opportunity to help local businesses,create vibrant -- -_ . + insert both small tweaks and big ideas to create a vibrant.Uvety retail environment places,and create a safe,inclusive environment for all. W ne St St Jo;eph County Public Library pp E .•, ,.`. Study Area Retail Core at Michigan Street The Heart of Downtown 37 .... ,. .. The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street 1. SIDEWALK & STOREFRONT j ,/��l i!/ "Ls �' IMPROVEMENTS ��9�) / �17 �, i r/ Improvements to storefronts could include: 'lit 7 • Improved signage for businesses that is colorful,clear and lji- I _ b"i7, �.; , '� Li / yA ( ' engaging for pedestrians(including identity wall signs. lit • +r 3 "' • ' (, "' • canopy signs,awning signs,and projecting blade signs). 341'';•;1. t t A. .1 r M, i ` :fir r ( �7 •"d � ,t ._. „,,��Ni�H luui �I�i��l , \\ • Diversity in storefront design,awnings,and shade devices. ' ---•,,, - l7 j.. li rl,•/ • Transparent windows with active uses on the interior. Today �'�I { ��I� ! II ft, 'ai �IL I ;,� , ., /��qJ� Outdoor dining,benches,and planters to activate the I ,t/ 'I ii �- �� ry V . .. J' '_ space immediately outside of storefronts. ., i 111P4 lti +ti�,` r3/" i' V� f 4-: ' Improvements to the pedestrian zone could include: o Jr ., ;e �� I ,�� R►. � ,�" • Moving street trees and plantings into curb bump-outs to e .. ..41"I��.oi .^t//� �.,-; prevent obstructions within the walking path. ,... n. --...--irr-rt,---;;;,. .,...,;,...., r,i ',1-'' 3 1 iii ii ' 14 r it,19, " rrE 4 f r*A R. ! 't + 1�� ik j �'�� ; 4, 4b�P/` �f�;/ I t� t � HowrTo:Grow&Support l !I -, .� 1', r" '.� L y i�la` .� Local Businesses y ` �T��Lbr + * p� � Ra Vat j - �� 1 �' � �5 •Storefront activation grants • fl' t --, 4 .„ . f�/ L-4,, 1� • If\ v , �s •Grants to ncentiwze `£ j 'fit'• vie - - ,_ ` r'r� :At:*-c y -—dt.rr✓ , 4 �2 businesses to work together i .. ' ,^ lotto . t` - i�1,. "4. -tti •Small three-season spaces -J. , , $ � )- for local businesses and i _ - _ ( 961.1 ° 1 shops - 1 ( -- I •Breaking retail spaces up into r -' k ,{ I --++F� it smaller spaces that match alkar _ • what business owners need 011101 row _ - r • Power and infrastructure in = n a II /:j public spaces to support - Potential improvements may include additional signage.added diversity m storm ont/awning design,open outdoor dining.transparent windows,and tree wells in curb bump-outs to clear events - i the walking areas on sidewalks -—•.- '- ' '-.. 'rho Hmart of Downtown 38 The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street 2. CENTER CITY PLACE BUILDING & �� FACADE IMPROVEMENTS The Center City Place Building was originally built in the coo' � 1.8gos as the Grand Leader.The original facade was made of S • e-'' 0 limestone,with Large windows.In the 396os.the building was 1t - renovated as a women's clothing store.The original facade was e , I •_f - I ., III , — covered by a metal panel facade,obscuring the upper floor '_.yam -S =; _ , . t- ' j windows and creating a concrete canopy at the street.Indiana Today ! /'' __�� Landmarks analyzed the structure and determined that it is di._�✓� • - possible to remove the exterior metal facade to reveal and s .9 i 1•- t Z,, • i restore the original facade.The Center City Place Building was "r' ram, E ` Sc recently purchased with the intent to create more active uses inke,n�' if'-f�- on this key block of Michigan Street,such as retail,restaurants, _ and a boutique hotel. !`' ,, ° I.l I _ _.—�' This restored Center City Place facade would: / - �� 5' , �t� i!: �,�,� • Expose multiple levels of windows and uses that front �1 41�+ i = t r Michigan Street. i t vv.. vIlvq f• ., iil'� i.fi 1� illi 1 • Create active ground floor retail that engages pedestrians ` i IiI ; g1.,Ill 1'l, 1,, i�— ir` ill_ rid _r h with larger storefronts and updated signage. _ / '+ �tip r- +� - ^. ,.,.� r. G • ' . '� l'! / ii �l - , Ptt /../101,1,,„ i'likit ''''j : .eS"� lc ��. • I i l , rini�i�14.11..1 • 0 1,1 111111.11i O �7N ' ? '1 I r .13,,.._41- i ii' 4 . ../ .410,71!)1/4"s.. i 111 '`"*.r• .•••••• ....... .77•••••• ...,__ :,.... •••' er.••.,,, -..: ....14.1 Ne trI>•',AWL _ ... ....., 1 Illrl -.....r-:„. _ ... .„.....„,..._ ^ `.. 1....Tici L e �a 27 'L.'. Tomorrow fit, ram. .r wr r" "' --- t' Potential improvements mayInclude a restoration of the original facade beneath the ecestin facade.improved si na a transparent ground . �" � floor storefronts.an awning at the hotel entry.and additional signage �• 3 i The onginal building facade can be seen on the right ode of this historic photo The Heart of Downtown 3g The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street Tpda • .i. ,,.... . 1 ..... , ,,,,...-5 l't,i s 2.,.-----_ " - - ..... , till N �\r *, i '~ i ••� ~ Q This postcard from the tg6os shows a bright.illuminated State Theater amongst a lively i > IT Iii kol ' (�♦lk _ • ; �. o Michigan Street-bringing back the energy of this historic destination could help activate -. ta_. _` l'.111 ''' ;4 a i I,. M t, ;+ ;. ,- nearby restaurants and storefronts before or after performances and events -� isto�' , 3. STATE THEATER : �, I The Blackstone Theater opened in South in 1921 as a venue -' T,,, ,N., . ,• 1,, ° :. for silent motion pictures and vaudeville shows.Designed by ' `� •s -� If1 A Henry L.Newhouse,the building has a Neoclassical exterior �___ „•M ; • ��� U. and a Beaux-Arts interior.Reopened in 1g2g as the State t a �-+-." 1111 :' �'�•+��I • • A I . it''',;, i Theater,it has been home to a range of uses-burlesque ' shows,graduations,telecasts,beauty pageants,second-run . 9! « - LIJ • f : ?cf I jil. performing arts and cultural center. 1 ,,,, k • A Renovation costs and complexity present a challenge to • v t - ►} ! + •s+�i�A ., reusing the space.However,the State Theater is one of the - MN ___ I most significant historic buildings Downtown.A public-private ' "' - partnership wilt be needed with adequate incentives to gain site control,stabilize,and eventually renovate the building. * Tomorrow Through the Downtown South Bend Master Plan process, Potential improvements may include a re,twation of the Facade additional lighting and signage.added street furniture.and improved sidewalk plantings citizens suggested potential future uses for the building:an art, music,and event venue,or reuse as a comedy or dance club. The Heart of Downtown 40 The Heart of Downtown • Jon Hunt Plaza ----_-?-___ApipvIripispgrws, Lasalle Ave A CULTURAL GATEWAY AS THE FRONT t DOOR TO DOWNTOWN , k r An expansi•` Selectively clear song of ti, hi of Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza serves as a gateway into Downtown.It h, : of the Mo and tree growth along Dr. MLK !i is one of the few places Downtown that offers views of the river. Performing ! - Blvd.to create vie+i of the rr,l r �- Arts Center o, Michigan Street,and the plaza acts as a forecourt to the theater. - s _ -_ 4 providing space for people to gather before and after cultural f ��>'pa events.A new zo,000 square foot expansion of the Morris will q: ,` l~�\ ' Close Michigan St -� �_ improve the use and functionality of the space.adding event ;; - ''> 1 4 _ between Lasalle space,restrooms.circulation,and pre-function space. x `'". J Ave.and Colfax Ave. ` .r. 04 There are a number of challenges with the current design of .' `f , / , the plaza that prevent it from being a truly successful public i , —I -� — space.With a few minor interventions,the park could better Colfax Ave activate Downtown.Potential improvements include: Addition of restaurant pavilion sti '" Level the lawn area ` to make space more • Closing Michigan Street between Lasalle and Colfax along Colfax Ave.to activate �' 1 the plaza on a regular basis usable,safer,and Avenues. have views of the river • Raising the grade and adding a stair at the corner of -t-A Colfax Ave.and Dr.MLK Jr.Boulevard to create a grade- separated green that is safer for families,more usable. and has views of the river. , , , Tomorrow • Add a small restaurant pavilion to along Colfax Avenue to �. .W `- �- a '��_ l r y i activate the plaza on a regular basis. +�,;� g „ • Selectively clear some of the plant and tree growth along tam. •+ r. �r� . ls�� r ,i! i, Dr.MLK Jr.Boulevard to create views of the river - mr nnei I�� t ,;i� �y ��� nit n �!+ it-. ',gill , 1 r i, iu J.; • Create a clear visual access from the new Jon Hunt stair ' jj i ... tu, to the updated river access to the southeast corner of the ft.,. II ' .•• I,•i K ;3 plaza. S w1, a.-1M 11 ., 1 he Heart of Downtown 4 The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square qr. ., a 1 r. ' ;'. --N �I�II , - fy,.tee_I.t:-' �._�r/�n.i ��_ - to 'm IF 1 e d , fl A GATHERING SPACE TO 4'* a 4�. ° �'" �_' e 4 ANCHOR DOWNTOWN r ohf .SL+ /�,0,, - -_ • � Great Downtowns often have a signature gathering space, r ,, �l ` �� , s� y l.. �'k ! \ •_' � regularly programmed with events that activate and attract 11 G it 1* �: v : 1' ,L t e ti. 1 /�. ti ^ visitors and residents.Gridiron Plaza serves as the de facto b #_.: --=�' - r ��tF ,-'=-rl'1 r �p �� gathering space Downtown,but it is surrounded by inactive f i 4''� .' �,.. a s �,' .y • :-� �� 4 � --- uses, - parking lots,and vacant buildings.The existing space is 1 j• f El •f fip-�.0_ i d » ' t`. 1 �� ;+ r r. further challenged by the underground level of the College - ► • p � . - .• . err r 1 ,, a Football Hall of Fame building,limited power supply,and %'f.$ 'A' �'" ~� p_,;- � `'-~ • '',G�44k ',; , • y bw deterioration of the existing turf field. ` 4� 1�t 44 ,# ` y_' ✓ ` °tom„ 1 "ti W ♦. y The Gridiron is ideally located to act as South Bend's Town 4^"' rr • t �I s 1 o" �®' r = Square,but it requires a major redesign to transform the space r 4 p —� } v " v o including the following elements: , , - ,' t,..�J >rj• z Tomorrow • Benches and places to sit and gather. _ _ a • A combination of flexible hardscape,landscaped,and • y grass areas that support a variety of programming and 1.1st Source Center Ground i r- ' informal gathering. Level Improvements fit;-- ' r �1111111111111111 r • Water feature—including water will draw families andOgN �•�> -• wg• rr ti create an active area and tie into the proximity to the .,, ' - • - riverfront. 0 M,,r i. _ i • Art and sculpture—work with South Bend Museum of Art ` it '., Y f '. max\ and other agencies to locate or commission Local public F �,,,, if —� art for the space. o "� A-"5 ,, • Shaded areas with plantings—create an oasis in - �, If Downtown with trees and gardens. 3.Addition of ,� ` • Pop-up retail and three-season kiosks that offer small High-Density ■ 2.Improvements to _„ysv m .^In the Former College business opportunities and create a unique destination Housing F Football Hall of Fame that draws visitors to Downtown. Today DQw'NO.\'t.'SOUTH III-NC ;.ft 4^, tN JTH 3t N..,f-:,'Iti.l� , --.F.r, The Heart of Downtown 42 The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square ._, _ _. There are already many programs and events that occur at ' i ' ' the Gridiron today The proposed redesign would build on that IT _ 1 , ,,.. .,-• - 1("\, . , , '-,.. IA, momentum,improving the space to be a multi-use,multi- --.,:r., g&i • - ,-- .-___ -, • .-AN •.1 season public space that would draw for locals and visitors I $ 1.- -:i ----- 4 . or. , ,..r:, from the region. 1 ig' : 911.1 -••• i ,- ___ 4.... ............t_., .1 • . . . • , . .,,:-. 11 •-•n 1k ,e-., • . 4 ; ilt. i'.6.; --._____,_ 1111.1 640t41 :-'71' -0111110 '41-"` 994:1 Ilf...../, A , It+ . , cli,...,..ii- .,............2 ...4* :7•• .7.,,,,.„ s7 1 4' -.. • • 44- I IIII. ,., . ..11610,2:' ... • ___...... .,,..., ., , . ,_ _ ..,,. ....., .7, . , ., , •. ... , . .,,.. .-ii, 1,, • --:--.• ^ Ii.. r., . . ••••. •••,, - -.4.1 i... ''''' rr,rjf-'.-- '‘I1..--,: ....r______—:- -- _........,:.... .lii e Examples of recently completed successful town squares ' 'r7"4" .';'. i . 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ADAPTIVELY REUSE OR REPLACE THE FORMER COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME The College Football Hall of Fame has sat vacant in Downtown South Bend for over 10 years.It currently looms over Gridiron Plaza without activating the space.The portion of the building underneath the Gridiron limits the future design and flexibility of the Town Square.There are two approaches to the existing building.It could be repurposed with active uses,or it could be demolished and replaced with a new building with active ground-floor uses.Below are three potential concepts for the College Football Hall of Fame Site. v'1k-�5 .:� "" I mewl R .r a ,� �'1 .:.tf'Y-0� " . i Py otkr - ly�t�'r o r m,�r _� yit►{ - ---p- a I • �.�., Mhik. B -1 e i M i�r1U�Ml�1lre! l'< a ., 7�i4j't3m i;F, 1- � �"' �1 �. iii- r!•�'y �a>f•e \ - r^r � _..r'iri-�'+: S'�, l ! _ it 1111 A 1"- 1 - .\ � -v ,iy3 a '' t w� ^. -=r f sue' ► . lT. l ) ^� ti .r 'citot . fill ' 4.04. ..__:. i Z 'A t{ I •.A- 1h c Rp 'tl, 5 y f lS i \\\\\_ M{ _ i !\\7 o 011 • O. NA y Diu 1'( I l,l4; A .iip 6';1• m Option 1:Adaptive Reuse of the existing building Option 2:Replace the existing building with a Option 3:Replace the existing building with a mixed- • Locate an active,family-friendly retail use in the ground market hall use building floor of the Hall of Fame that engages with the Town • Demolish the current building and replace it with a multi- • Demolish the current building and replace it with a Square,such as a restaurant,brew pub,or interactive tenant market building that allows for better connectivity boutique hotel with a ground floor mix of uses.The museum with a cafe. between Michigan Street and Dr.MLK Jr.Blvd.This ground floor uses should offer multi-tenant food, • Add a two-story porch to the building to create a shaded building should encourage indoor-outdoor use and offer beverage,and entertainment. outdoor dining area on the square. opportunities for food,beverage,and family-friendly • Enhance the pedestrian connection along Washington • Replace dark tinted glazing at ground level with clear, entertainment. Street to encourage movement between the Town Square transparent glass. • Enhance the pedestrian connection along Washington and Riverfront. • Transform the brick egress stairs into transparent Street to encourage movement between the Town Square • Completely remove the above-ground portions of the pavilions.The structures could be enlarged to add and Riverfront. building and redesign the Town Square to be an activated program elements. • Completely remove the above-ground portions of the gathering space—South Bend's living room. • On the Dr.MLK Jr,Blvd.side of the building,improve building,and redesign the Town Square to be an activated building access,signage,paving,and landscaping. gathering space—South Bend's living room. Jr,',,,,,t .D.)1l- Et4i) „4;14'.�: I ',",,I..BEr4 „I: , --- the Heart of Downtown 44 The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square 2. 1ST SOURCE & WASHINGTON `/� ` if 4��lr lf/�r�// STREET IMPROVEMENTS d e if� 41.2 �I% .w ����,�- ' It is important for the buildings fronting the new Town Square �0 ilk - • ?d ` • /_— i , jf ,T✓ '�6 to have active ground floor uses that engage the public realm. ab fff A t,�?�' �,/ 1/2 i� ,,' `i� The 1st Source Center sits to the north of the Town Square, _`�+ L Ll P' , eV i ,.� I `! with an uninviting split-level sidewalk and dark glazing. a1i ',� ` " ; Y�rj;�;f jl Currently,the uses in the 1st Source Center must be accessed J� A ., ti,t 1 f� �+ �o/ /.'., ,f - �`'--- ` w"f through the interior atrium. j R1 r \ f , ' , 1 w rty�I _ c I 1 �S v rY 7 The ground floor space west of the entry on E Washington Vi i w Cl. i 4, r•). `�.. .. , ; i!'' Street could be reconfigured to open directly to the exterior • '�) f / 7#rf- ~ i,yr ' .: le IM �I of the building.If a restaurant or similar use was located in this ( ■ y/ � y;,7 r„ rJ ✓,�i d• i i l� I I p p!9' .r ," 1 t Y V � t ` e I r , f I i4 I space.outdoor dining could be located on the existing terrace, Y_ h ! t I , _ F ky . ��i,I �� with additional steps and access to the street instead of the 1_� •h e AP i�11. L I ' �:• �"�r` Pk 04e0 I ? retaining wall.In partnership with the South Bend Museum 'r •;� `l�l- tl� t� bra , 1.r0-' 1" f y, of Art,the 1st Source Center incorporate an art theme,which �'1' would add to the unique character of the Town Square, '"— i, r 31i v ` r. 44: -. ,s L ., .r, r� :ice. O'y0 � � ,. - 1. - How To:Make •Public spaces should feel T:t ` �� ! •• Places Safe& welcoming to all ages.races. . -- Comfortable and abilities.Lighting design. amenities.and programming r. 'ems 9 for All shouldrp use diversep !'Iifw�''I11'''��'Mj� '��1 hi :aw l •Well-activated.well used groups to use public spaces. 1 P1 ! Downtowns feel safe. p � S •to people should be aces, I 1 iht r U q I ;= _1. s 1 i t. ` ", to eo Le linedofaLLabllities. / �a _ by active uses,and well-lit •Include year-round activation l and programming that is i , 1, :141 _,i It , i® t t..' a." family-friendly a r � J ^- �i W_ II •Design and program for the i O ' � L jiriyoungest and oldest citizens. )•W `e Today 4 The existing retaining wall is a barrier to an active ground floor use in the Century Center There existing budding is in an opportune The upper level sidewalk on the western location to have ground level uses that side of the block across from Gridiron relate to the new Gridiron Square Square is a dead wall without entrances I he Fit.,,t of Downtown 45 - The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square 3. BUILD HIGH-DENSITY HOUSING TO Y.: . : CREATE A MIX OF USES415 wow _ _t .� 2 Increasing the number of Downtown residents will ensure ,it r 'rr•x. Downtown feels occupied and active around the clock and How To:Create Vibrant r ' .x'' throughout the week.People living Downtown patronize Public Gathering Places •4.,I ' restaurants,pharmacies,and grocery stores.They walk their • Program year-round events I. rk .,• pets and spend time in open spaces.The parking lot across that appeal to diverse ►� r; �• I• `'% audiences Michigan Street from the Town Square should be developed •Create a series of outdoor J with a high-density mixed-use building with ground floor rooms with different uses that community uses or retail and residential above draw people of different ages to Downtown •Utilize small seasonal retail to • 4 U T=l17:1 activate the space _ l'_ + . 1 - ,1.0 cy ••Locate active uses on all sides - M,' a 0��d of the space with restaurant ; _` _,tom uses and outdoor dining that ••.L•' -_ o 01� spills into the public realm .3 0 ( r iM --a' • -- --t4. a 0!3 _ o Q z a rctin• �iCl i }mn '�iii 1pi5 1II a III �� n 10° r' Est a r , G1•Y tr l • in 1 tl 1II U.1§MCIiI I is 1 g S 1. o _ I t P OP FP , - /'�� • ill i'+a(L !+i 11 I lilt Or • 4 \ "" .• `t - - a r7 I �,f ti�l 01 M -• 111/ .�.,� .. , r J1 Tr in. I p A 17 is, poi Ilifi ! .-nn Y r„v. ,, Iii;x: .ip, 1 t i II I/1„ 1 _ mooJr ' __ +�' :r `1 ,r, _a , .; 1 11114 a' II : fro a :. 5.. .� lii! _ Ilfll �859 sil! - _ tsi iir" .4" :0111g44 L y ) .iia . °wnN% ,. C `V '4- r_ ..,. .�._ s '_ _: +qr5_i.1 iL j , Tomorrow ■01 't •. x �_ g-;_ _.,-;: _ -- �' i -"' -'- • ' -- ',:"' A new mid-rise residential building built on the parking lot across from the Gridiron,would bong more residents to activate Downtown TI It.Heart of 1.,.:: The Heart of Downtown • The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. �' IIriiii■111 ii i I 11 111. CENTURY CENTER INTERVENTION 1 The Century Center has served as South Bend's convention �� and civic center anchor since the late ions.However,the " - 'w :, Addition of space facility has aged and it struggles to compete with newer, Entry foyer gives the along realigned larger,less constrained regional convention centers.The City building a face lift Jefferson Blvd. commissioned a study to explore alternatives to improve the I, and additional usable gathering&gallery space c Century Center and make it more regionally competitive.The la f, - - . •� ..� ';� study recommends an addition along Jefferson and Dr.MLK `. i ' ,..• l : Jr.Blvd.with a new exhibition hall and prefunction space.The y lir7 7 T 7 7 - •' 1 addition would provide much needed space for events as well ,..r , as a new,more transparent facade that would welcome visitors A redesign would allow into the building from the street. �� ,. for more compact, screened loading a a. r along Jefferson Blvd. 1! u,; 4-; 4 f" _ l s. 0, - ,- 0,. 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New parking deck, `, , - ''7 hotel&ballroom to fr .; the south of Jefferson n' tr � �f rift w ..+_ 0 —.__ Blvd.supports I- • i k " 1 '1 Century Center uses l. ,4 4.41 J ...IX ilk' \ — agovA =,: nt� �,,,�• �, ,s vim, —_ . - ,...4 _.,,,, ,. _.„...0.0.. . _ .,:-= , ,. _ _.:J; A rendering of a potential addition to the Century Center located at the corner of Dr MLK Jr Blvd.and Jefferson Blvd The Heart of Downtown 47 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN „4 f r!LEND JNLd AN:i i MARCH zo::,_ The Heart of Downtown • The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. Straightening Jefferson Boulevard �5 Reconnecting Jefferson Street into Downtown would create Tomorrovfi - new development blocks across from the improved Century M -**,. s.' .4, • Center.This location would be ideal for complementary uses, �1 such as a hotel,ballroom,conference space,restaurants.and retail.The existing surface parking would be replaced in a ' fii parking deck and additional parking would be added to serve ;;,' • ii� i _ the new development.The Jefferson streetscape would be 'Room�r'�l `=r designed to be pedestrian friendly,ensuring visitors can easily osmium� 'i move between the Century Center and the new development. - I n''5f - rsisi ' " .n`" _-� e ' . �_ , It ■rr _ 1, rer l 4 dU ; i-si'l The newly realigned Jefferson Blvd.would tie together the east jib1,l�. i, ' (rL arm r 4 ' and west sides of the City,creating a more direct connection s z . :t- tk � 4."�, -• -h ;" >s from Howard Park and the east side's retail and housing to ';-y.`� �" f r• - - J � ' �` ? r - y;; - ., . - ems �K ;k - ��� jet a Downtown's retail core. 1 I. °if+:aii* `, . "fir- ,,t it 9 .� `' k i. 1 � ' o a R4� ,s - , 1 tr., : .A_ flt' •- e- a v iir, fir k�� .-as. _ - ,;ir IlUlit f��"�.: yti/ J y y J w�f"R J,� � �.li.-'. I 111 ill��� it r/. Z g ,. _. ' ., ': ------ ; ,, 1 r:._ 'I,.'. -.I..-",,:..:7""— .-..,. ., . - -.---,7-. • -- ja v,• i �_ • - ' POtentlal The proposed Jefferson Blvd.realignment would reconnect the Downtown street grid to _ ..�� — the east side of the river.making a shorter more direct connection between the two a '*'y` Realignment of _LLB, r Jefferson Blvd. ;�. r Today Jefferson Blvd is a wide road with a large sweeping curve green median and adjacency to parking that feels very suburban today The Heart of Downtown 48 ir:... —-. . L•---' -"'' • The Heart of Downtown • A Big Idea for the Future __-.—_ Colfax Ave..--. _ -.. - . . — R . A SIGNATURE RIVERFRONT PARK IN �. Aliiiii DOWNTOWN "` Y ,y ( L South Bend's existence is a result of its relationship to the St. - Joseph River.Early industries chose to locate on the East and z.Si nature Downtown r West Races because they relied on the water to power their - ,, / Riverfront Park machinery.Polluted and industrial in nature,the river was not a I quality-of-life resource.As a result,Downtown today has very ..., little connection to the riverfront.When asked to rank the most • ' $ -1 _ . s, important needs for Downtown's future,residents prioritized , • -. °. P • 0 access and celebration of the riverfront. i �� t h-9 - 1 The Century Center,in particular,disconnects Michigan Street, — ' , the future Town Square,and the rest of Downtown from the � - river.The building was designed to privatize views and access to the river—the Grand Hall has beautiful views of the river, t,r • _ w t but the building disrupts the riverfront trail and river views -- '11. ..1 , f. r ° down Washington Street.In the future.making modifications to }°yr,*,�� 4 � the Century Center could transform the experience Downtown - „,■ ,''�{ tI�k. s 4-+J y. ,,�0 by connecting people to the riverfront. } i { ecr • , i%IIIIIUII\i�,, \ ,� '`l' mu _ 111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllh. r i: � e rf I ... , '. i.Century Center Intervention . ; i ..- ` n pJib- w +ilR 'tAb +.-41i,. From the island,the current Century Center configuration does not From Dr.MLK Jr Bind it is difficult to see the river - allow for visual connection to Downtown • • DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN 1 SOUTH BEND:ND!=7vA MARCH_..,., • • Today i i �• \I`.\� 7 / Aail • 1, CENTURY CENTER ,�+#: / SIGNIFICANT s'•CANT INTERVENTION N ON 1i / �- - In the short-term,additions should be made to the Century �HI ,: • Center along Dr.MLK Jr.Blvd.and Jefferson Blvd.to improve j, 1 .�; ° • pporti inity � ',-- circulation and functionality,Long term there is an o _ ;- IIUIW,i to make larger interventions to the Century Center to ilpr \, \ ' j j reconnect Downtown to the raver and create a destination "' \.\ riverfront park.The portion of the building that is the most Alto\ N !�0/ ' problematic barrier is the northern wing of the building,which ii i hi �\ P 411 dal .�:�:_ r �, 't. houses the Bendix Theater and the South Bend Museum of Art \`� I n _ The Bendix Theater has largely been replaced by the Leighton • Auditorium at the St.Joe County Public Library's expanded ,. It �� "° f `_ ?� Main Library.The South Bend Museum of Art would maintain 0�1�'�j lea �� ! 2, �� �f t g its gallery and classroom spaces but would be relocated to �ti, S r. �t ,°`�� • I -i �r�. j 1L a more visible location Downtown.With this approach.the �, k,r- _ '' _ w'' 2 - Century Center would function as a smaller,riverfront civicIt f IIII' �� OM• ;f , ,,lf .,ll. I ��•'` t -',`` center,supported by new conference facilities across Jefferson ''• ' 'ti t' 4 . Blvd.The facility could continue to host much of its existing programming,and its new setting,directly connected to a f 1 I f ) tr Tomorrow - destination riverfront park,may increase its desirability and ` ability to attract events. Decision Making Process: a v 11111— This idea would require a significant amount of coordination between the City,the Art Museum and the Century Center to • To Be , • +A a Removed 1 achieve an outcome that addresses the needs of all parties. '.;r IIIHigh level steps that would need to be resolved before major - ' 1 \•, changes could take place include: • lath s f K Confirming the future Century Center programming. . r►, o •. - ' Working with the South Bend Museum of Art to consider - " I alternative downtown museum Locations. ' l Finalize appropriate level of intervention based on Today the view down Washington Street Is terminated by the blank wag of the Century The northern portion of the building has the biggest impact Center Removing the Bendix Theater and relocating the South Bend Museum of Art would on disconnecting Downtown from the river available funding and resources. create an opportunity to physically and visually connect to the St.Joseph River ' • CENTURY CENTER ALTERNATIVES FOR CONNECTING TO THE RIVER During the planning process,the team considered various options to improve the connection between Downtown and the riverfront.White each alternative affects the physical layout of the: Cen nter duff- - ly,all of them are co __ t• • interventions that would significantly change the relationshi.between Downtown and the waterfront. • lw,' S4\\\ •jihIlki. `1. fIi , r ft' lk -,-._-:-..„-s. ,ilk _. • ' - - i4''•\ ,.._, 7 ) �` ��. y '. E �: •yi�ilSy I i�I Si 4 , .•., ` J Y .-t'�: .0 ...,,,,, ‘",‘ ' -N, ,' I ' - ' 1 '''l ' _ll i t,J.,:.,_ 1,,ii,..,, .. .„ __ Century Center Century Center r Century Center •-; to remain y to remain ��;� Ir' fj to remain OPTION 2.f OPTION _ -.- • y <,. 1 OPTION 1: 3: MINOR INTERVENTION MEDIUM INTERVENTION SIGNIFICANT INTERVENTION Remove the bridge connection to the First Source Center Remove the loading dock and a portion of the South Bend Relocate the South Bend Museum of Art and remove the , • and relocate the northernmost Century Center loading Museum of Art Bendix Theater dock Create a stepped and ramped access down to the Create a stepped and ramped access down to the Create an art plaza with seating and a riverfront overtook Century Center island Century Center Island Upgrade the pedestrian access to the riverfront and Bring restaurant and retail amenities to the east side of Dr. Bring restaurant and retail amenities to the east side of Dr. create additional circulation around and to the island MLK Jr.Blvd.to create active uses along the riverfront MLK Jr.Blvd.to create active uses along the riverfront Bring a restaurant amenity to the east side of Dr.MLK Jr. Open up a visual connection from Downtown to the Open up a visual connection from Downtown to the Blvd.to create active uses along the riverfront riverfront riverfront • ' ` TOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN I SOUTH BEND.INDIANA I MARCH 2026 . OPTION s: MINOR INTERVENTION Although this intervention has a minimal effect on the Century _ � L-- 1 _ r—___ Center.it would moderately enhance the connection between `t-F�^� "t vi c�a �'� , �w'�` �, • e5v Y �-.�_ •• j am` y ir}F j ti J 1 Nr'Sq; vp Downtown and the riverfront.The proposal includes an pp�inn: �,_`� x- ~, �," ` ' " at-grade park along MLK Blvd..featuring active areas that °t' _ .. T` r �_ „; .arr �� Y T "�r «°' jN p overlook the riverfront.Additionally,it improves pedestrian ;:I if r•1' +;-o -'/. ',`' z x ' t'.� , o — r•���,Q' access and circulation to the Island and nverfront. = c..+ « �..{- r 1;' ` _ P l • E4,I.II ..a. .. ,.1 ♦ , z E "aN�{ , k, ,. p' TM' ' rr 6t� p_ — ra f� T�c�+" ,Y __ c i/.'S C a' !y-" ID-JII'II-zr�>p. -OLD ' •. Restaurant with �— ma's a q R n4 n p o a r j. rc a m m m r �m m mac er m�= e •t no t o ao r -&V fl o "Et V r .c 41" ? �-tp r. u: W rr a-n-@'4' t outdoor dining g n •000ao �.. sx r• swan Kr *_�y-c ,.,. a riArmor tz• a' r a• Looking over the river t { .. h� jnf� .f� t t .. r e i.c m a• .c .� o a ¢ ��i w ,� !. !f •c-, z_sr c u c r:.r_ c r D F r �, t to iT"7L•7T�-� Removal of l,` R J bridge to First :N - ' Improved �.+ -44d ' .i�g :- • Source Center . �+.\ connectivity '1 ill - - �� �� Y ,•' • • a to ss .1� �. to open up � . /�\ theand yn' -•,:• .ram• -- __ - \ - � t sa ' w' river . ► ., it -. I v ,, et a[sru t�l.r4: o U r .ut fit" " • � • 'L ' , � c t 1 t A t2 A�'' +`ei .r �l. ne ''.6 as .ir w r. i �_ t t ' * t ,.a' , - ' ...�3� r . et �_`f t 1_,t r ite 1r • }sr. S � � }Z}ram ., }, {fit•. ' ., ifil t. • Improved • r I \rI ,y n ' IN • and access ! . Century Center "-� r�It r I €q - to the art W to remain :..K' 1 i zT k yd 'J? X a-� 'S ,,�/ �. u.. .- . museum %�I., ,tr` '. t , <^ �Da ``C ` fit ' ::} Al' t` Ctl (it) • _ �,. a P��y Y`r .r y'�� �KK �_ s�.s;i • 9 .f_ •�"'V '' i ! Tomorrow ... .t Y 1 _.. OPTION 2: } MEDIUM INTERVENTION • 4° .. . -. 1 -1: • jet . In the second option.the Bendix Theater would be preserved "" r;* r - - and the northern portion of Century Center would be 1' - - „ �' . demolished to connect Washington Street to the river.In ! t, a i ' , . this alternative the public plaza would need to mediate a sk - 11 _ significant amount of grade between the street level of MLK7. - ti ,r es, 'I�Ir " •r 0:I. . _ Y b .mod __.,- Blvd.and the terrace level at the river in a relatively small t, .ti>bh°�: ` area.This would result in most of the new public space being �' . occupie. ., ste. d accessible ramps, . _ • \\ r-- - - `C -e '1 _ ll 1' y Gene k''along`the•maha iverfronti,eorporates sli:• andPtay areas for ' _ - Y 4... children into the grade •' Y t i , ' lk „ . . ._— tip•` �•t • V % � a� zi; 'si: 4 • i__ �_ .: w• - 114 L a: .tit „;r, r .ar,�,,�,,� ,— -�A�4?•° `. ''S'., Lower Sproul Plaza combines steps and ramps to connect two Levels of •� , ,��w.�•i'44111 , ��r' . ' t ��IICkfirdiY'!:1 ii gt,lr d L/C Berkeleys campus `SM + L. �,.- :.. "'�•"5r ,�!'' '1 !Li , • :_-------01-111% - Ili = Century Center "''"ry f .,, ` / tt. ili , ,•., -3,N ,- • yr.. ., IjoremanrL.� �.. AIM 1 -_ MN - 31 Nit f ,, } '.=-. : r,.7. le plaza between E Stetson Street and the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale features public art A stepped water park features terraces down to the Missouri River in Omaha Riverfront Park --rid a water feature as it mediates grade OPTION 3. SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT PARK ,. Pursuing Option 3.a significant intervention.an reovIn, yy�;� k' - the northern part of the Century Center would open andm F lliAi c' / ��� opportunity to create a signature Downtown riverfront park on ' . the west side of the river.The new space would complement .C' , ! ••,• r ' 01 the City's catalytic investments in Howard Park and Seitz 4 t;• =-r • , Park and complete an interconnected trait network around - . 3 L j•.'� the river.Connecting Michigan Street to the river through a ��. . ,.' - , . series of multi-level public spaces would activate the heart b 14, l'. of Downtown.bringing programmable space,public art,and I �".r- t�717.? "�'indoor and outdoor dining that would attract residents and r' v •_ r I I —I_ . 'I' 8 e !M i.._t * W visitors of all ages y u,+' .. I : 11 '— (I w R -. ,. Edit! 'rill _ _ _ � d J e , _.. • , ...• ,. _ //, 4, — --: /. i •'i.,' . Ai . . 1,-, •-. : u. /I o How To:Activate the l , ti Tw Al r _ Riverfront ., I� _ '`' _' = t •Add restaurants and active -111616 y' I al —4 Y ' �k I ke"-� bk ` uses with outdoor dining With 1" ". , •• b ` °' ....WW' = rwe t illin'� S • `n views out over the water s.r:� _ _� =1� - i1 R ', r I _ : •Include creative seating L ---- iii 1 t . ionsi,, .�„ p s + opportunities adjacent to . . «_ the water.For example the , ' - ` +! .•,! swings at the Wharf in DC or k • ' ' I. - If Hammocks or ropes over the 'r"•'•ice `���—• I ' 1 water in Spruce Street Harbor t _Park in Philadelphia. 4r 14. ilk. ,', + F 6rs •Have multiple routes and s ,,•,',., access points to get to the 3 s '., i a• - 4, i1 , '` riverfront c -'''•- s •Include interactive water Z� _ • _ , features that help people feel connected to the river - = f " ., 'f •6s'� - > r _ ., Tomorrow ;_n..'NTDWN SOUTH BEND zoo;PLAN I SOUTH SEND.INDIANA I MARCH 2026 -, •, .. The Heart of Downtown $4' • . • . Step 1: Remove the portion of the Century Center Step 2: Connect the courthouse building, Town ' _ that houses the Bendix Theater and South Bend Square, and the signature riverfront park with the Museum of Art. river. Iii k . ,'•- ., ,_ . 0 o G // 1 �` ti f / d .' !:,ref,• 1 ' 2P': am: _ : _.` . \‘ --a�� Pedestrian rian connectivity is currently poor along the west side of the river.between E Colfax Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard.Interrupted largely by the Century Center .- Step 3: Build higher-density mixed-use housing on Step 4: Design the signature riverfront park as an _ the vacant parking lot across from the Town Square. integral part of the Larger open space network '. 1 - i ringing the river. 1 if, i , l 17.-- 1 1 It ,4 p . lir.'0 I ill. - 11 / ;t r a+ EL filt..7 1 ,. L :- • �i w .-..._____-_ 19 ,_ Today.the riverfront trail system is well The signature riverfront park would - connected on the East Bank.but there is a connect the heart of Downtown to the river, a " gap Downtown at the Century Center completing the network of trails �� �� fda I _ � t�: 1.4 Signature Downtown Riverfront Park(Continued) l rim _ J #+--+ r � III .aSsT;',... r-.-. Today,the Island Park at Century Center is occasionally t{ i4. i i �N,t "^'r used for events and gatherings,but due to the challenging .',.,. - . � 'i. .. „ a ' ,~ access and outdated utilities,it is not a successful amenity for - _,, , ,; r +yy�' a \ ,t � Downtown.In the future Island Park could become an integral r •: ,� :R ry "6 __ +�a t "° 7"� {b,, • ,, '�x destination in the signature riverfront park.serving as an anchor is \``a : a r' , for riverfront activation.Catalytic improvements would include: ��„ 1 rl,i i:,,AN ;_, :. -- ,r � • o qt- Bui�ding a new.wide public bridge that directly aligns with A cries.to Hand park is chauenging and uninviting today . 0.' e 1r , '� y r Washington Street. ,.. ' r; : -lam ^ -- Improving the current bridge connection to Pier Park I 'fir" L to - - `r +-` i y 5 Building a cantilevered boardwalk outside of the Century t Center Grand Hall to connect the trail from the southeast 'r, II• I''" -v J i - I-.4a, itC:p a _�=_, �' Activating the island with a small seasonal pop-up retail r:.• �y .� t j' • ti t� �f~ o - Incorporating local murals and art to activate the space " `; ? _ z ,..., ? ZA - Improving utility capabilities on Island Park to allow for s - �, `o y larger events �' ' • ` 2 8 Ls1 Interconnected trails systems with actuated spaces attract visitors to Downtowns Island Park would be the final destination at the bottom of the signature riverfront park } wary R :ts NO _440 ��p • �. b y►s ` • lid" r c 1 �. ,y. ' asp'.-_ ya�� _ 74+�- •- .r �`ri ��7, 13c, 1 Is,...uo tvw�.Per ec>rn-M- c1:.411)2_. 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' ' i 4 ' I i / •..00""".",..,•-• ...", ''''''':,;, - . 11111.•. li:i ,,t ! g ii4 / ;, i , i tLI.. • A 11. 4, ,4 , 1,.,•' '''' ,, — . '-usul"--. , ,.....-ir'''''.8 • H ii 'V 1 Ai ........:\t„, .....ar. `,.......... , t I'S.0.41101 1' --4 J1 i i*alma 4 ay . ____ ---,-•-,a _ 1 .. 'a...-,.......,. ..-- 000.0.11,..,,. _ ,-or , . , / /1)1 f- - >Ali t t ii 'Oi i . . ••........., , • e ' , I •lik ...,.. 1 , W t ez. • . .,. f •-•.4.71. 41.6 WMil = 0 OS th .1.11 INN < Arts & Culture Vision:Enhance Downtown as a hub for Arts&Culture O .. Enhance public Over the next 20 years, downtown South Bend art integration _ with a focus on • will serve as the region's civic and cultural heart placemaking — where arts and culture anchor identity, foster connection, and drive vitality. Downtown boasts the largest concentration of cultural institutions, public © Establish - . . . . comprehensive spaces, riverfront access, and arts and educational arts hubs and W venues partners in the region. u 4 ll N Downtown's role will be both catalytic and connective.Advancing arts and culture is a critical li li 0 component of the Downtown South Bend 2045 Plan,and investments should be made to expand the `� Z landscape and leverage the existing assets and partnerships.Downtown South Bend wilt © Cultivate and II.� support local rue • ...,.,�/l • Continue to serve as the region's cultural hub,concentrating signature institutions,events, artists and t€s „Ai i' and public spaces that sustain the impact of investments in the arts. creative spaces y -I _ • Act as a physical and programmatic connector,linking neighborhoods,the riverfront,and 5a.iii. regional destinations with walkable streets,trails,bridges,public gathering spaces,and +►`'�.� _ _ �: cultural corridors. _�•iia '.t • Support artists and creative enterprises by providing spaces for creating,performing. entrepreneurship,and collaboration to support the creative economy. 0 Support .. planning for arts • Lead inclusive placemaking and access through low-cost programming and opportunities and culture at -- . • -ii* '- L'-'4I' " the local level / ' t- to experience arts and culture in everyday public spaces that reflect community diversity �/!\. 'J + .. �awi1, •-, . p • Serve as a testing ground for innovation,piloting new partnerships and public-realm .M activation that can be a model for other downtowns in the region. - I 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. Arts&Cutt,,, 5c DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND ARTS&CULTURE ASSETS Downtown South Bend offers world-class arts and culture Arts Supporting Organizations Performing Arts experiences that can act as a The Community Foundation of `r Merrimans'Playhouse,Inc. beacon for artistic expression St.Joseph County and a place that inspires. Cultural Amenities © Morris Performing Arts Center Civil Rights Heritage Center 0 South Bend Civic Theater Navarre St 0 Century Center' m South Bend Symphony Orchestra ,t I O Colfax Cultural Center' 0 State Theater Marion St 4,,,�o� m 0 East Race Waterway 0 Stockroom East n'ye v Madison St • sf l 0 Four Winds Field' Cr The Drop Comedy Club LaSalle Ave O Howard Park and Ice Skating Visual Arts Ribbon Circa Arts cii Colfax Ave Q Michigan&Monroe Arts District ® Fire Arts m s m" 0 St.Joseph County Public Library © ® f v -s 7 `''� Washington St —Main Branch iii 6 m Higher Education Institutions ® o g f Jefferson Blvd 0 Colfax Corner-University of Notre 4' 3 ° Dame O© Museums Western St © South Bend Museum of Art ® The History Museum Monroe St - _. © Studebaker National Museum South St 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 Art,5,olt,,c. tii • ..'.: .... - ,.I':,. Placemaking SOUTH BEND-ELKHART REGIONAL Enhance public art integration with a focus on placemaking to Reclaim public spaces and enhance pedestrian areas. ARTS & CULTURE PLAN amplify community identity • Use existing infrastructure as a canvas for public art Self-identify local arts or creative districts. (such as the retaining walls near the Century Center). The Arts and Culture Plan lays out a collective vision for regional growth through arts and culture experiences and economic activi- Assess appropriate locations that could be repurposed ty.The plan expresses four tu a • Apply for an official Cultural District designation through the State of Indiana to increase opportunity for funding and activated as public spaces or pedestrian connections, Objectives from the Arts&Culture Plan: sources. including underutilized road space,rail underpasses,and alleys.Use lighting,public art,and landscape the re-active •Foster nimble and welt-equipped arts and culture facilities that • Formalize the Michigan and Monroe Arts Districts, the spaces. meet community needs integrating gathering spaces,signage,and destinations •Amplify community identity through celebration of historic into Downtown. Celebrate historic places and invest in community spaces. places and investment in community spaces •Encourage and implement arts and culture programming that is Develop arts and cultural trails and corridors. • Collaborate with existing historic preservation partners inviting and enriching to all to explore the long-term benefits of commissioning local •Cultivate livability and community for creative professionals • Create a public art experience along the new 1.8-mile historic preservation surveys. and artists walking loop around the riverfront.Connect that loop to regional trails that connect to other arts and culture • Conduct a historic preservation survey to support the " ' I. _ amenities. understanding of local historic places. g ' .....-.! _ 7 r�/y •` Create a cultural trail connecting the East Bank to „, Support mural programs. Downtown to the MLK Dream Center through the Near • Explore matching mural grant programs through regional West Side historic neighborhood. and community foundations. c z -= , : .,-*._Elkhart ' +f+ 4 .'-- ,��,`'. ,w-.°1 C Q Q _ .� rr.�rc v 4+ •.+ •r W " E .f iow'aaii� 17 70M REGION . — r a,�"- t �'!!�' "=* y1:"t ==. `zii— - . j` ,: :::. .- - _ _ Grp "�—_� • .- ' , O. U .. / I c �� r ..4.,.,. . - - .I/'.p*I�11. 1 •;y, -r i/ ti .. . '-`1 .) It - limo,..::ioot•. t� - ‘,4041.:, ;: iip r.. c e •ea''��3■,lIg NIUlahi�p;�+; _' r it - i- .1 , SOUTH a.noi�xe�Ai u ` `•01" — ,�/fM �/71 Art Venues and Facilities tea.. Support and expand the existing art spaces and venues and \` +b ±ti explore the creation of new spaces. =� tt •o, Foster different sized venues in Downtown to promote more . _ t performing arts.• Develop an mid-sized theater(boo-too°seats). y 1 ,, • Explore scenarios to revitalize historic buildings for i _ i 4, r l .f, i b performance spaces. `,= _ , ,.��" .•p± ,_,•y Develop intentional civic open spaces. 7 11• _'^�+. • , • Ensure that Downtown has a full range of spaces that • SW.'`- + ' ` •I t i w • t Aliiitit support programing and events,including plazas,parks. d _--- _-- - _ •: !,`� ) o, ril,‘; + • ' - outdoor amphitheaters,and band shells. i � • Incorporate seating, Iz p public art,utilities(water and ) � hI , ' •.•; , i k, 'he f electrical connections),shade,and landscaping. _ r±r • �'•S .± '� .' ± ;; x Artists ::,,.. .:, .:- Cultivate and support local artists and creative spaces. - .. r Expand the definition of affordable housing to include artist `1 housing in Downtown and creative hubs. �� • Support the creation of artist housing in Downtown by \ \ ti • permittingand encouraging live work and other building �� � 9 9 9 `� and unit types that include creative work space. \-- _ • Consider incentives to create affordable artist housing. • � ' r' :' " -_ �,e. Enhance visual art spaces that can act as education spaces, ' '' Is . ':• � studios,galleries,and community art spaces. • ` , �I h i • Prioritize the rehabilitation of historic buildings for housing, ,-.• , ,_ artist studios,and collaborative spaces. Ark -l +rss% ''li ,;t '' -.d • ' 4. Lu Planning for Art&Culture ~� Support planning for arts and culture at the local level. A . 4 • N • Create a South Bend Arts Commission to help promote "':., - r public art throughout the City. lb- 0 • z Encourage a thoughtful and individualized arts and culture .■ a planning process for Downtown South Bendill ' . �. • Ensure that public art designed and built in Downtown 1 . is A s�-.,,, r � authentically reflects its surroundings and the diversity of // the South Bend community. moorr 4 - x. • Seek consulting services to develop a community art plan .;` l��• l for Downtown. 1 r !� ( a Mp. ;'" IV'. . fir t.- /., l — y , , A . ..., -_,w. trawl tl • S - - (.. 4 !1..- L. `,tr,?. ! n)1-i1Er1 . r., r -'-r,,twoIdol ^,,. rn�, '��,'_. _ ,- - Arts 8 Culture 64 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts Innovation & Institutional Catalysts ( - - Attracting young Beacon I professionals and Health families to work and live in exciting. Nava•r�.St J _L, '' GI innovative places wilt help grow a Unique jobs, education experiences, and !--— nSl_ --IL vibrant Downtown. entertainment destinations attract people 11 tfiiiawity °p�� a Madison St - i++er Who live in other parts of the region to spend �ay, , r. est time Downtown on a regular basis, enlivening 444 C-? ,....� LaSalle Ave .- ea - restaurants and public spaces, l I 1 i Sigtik: ..'. L l l Colfax Ave Y F With its roots in industrial production.South Bend knows the value of anchoring Downtown with ) 4 n[ o innovation,jobs,and people.South Bend is fortunate to have trailblazing institutions located — os °fir Washington St aP a Downtown—Beacon Health System and Memorial Hospital,the South Bend Cubs,and a future --- s Tech and Talent District that is envisioned to include innovative companies in the technology Tech&Talent _ sector partnering with the University of Notre Dame,and the Renaissance District at the G District m Jefferson Blvd ° renovated Studebaker factory.Each of these institutions is investing in new facilities and amenities ° i ; 03 that will draw people and capital to Downtown South Bend and catalyze growth. £ o a f `'.�:,`4\^�,,� Innovation&Institutional 4 \ Catalyst Projects: ( I ;.'westerns 1 Sports& • Tech&Talent Innovation District Entertainment District •,-; 1/.4 • Monroe St -i • Beacon Health i,_., 410 R�;.. • Sports&Entertainment District 7t ' ,. . • ..9j',;' • Renaissance District I ,r _ - 1 ;n ‘ Renaissance j [ In . ) District 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 In,1,,,l an e In,Dtut...c.0 4 a 13 86 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District =,A* " _ _ bra .1�T� - <:.- - __ �.,.-�"—t J —. n ` - _- BRINGING THE TECH WORKFORCE TO fr, , l jjpi[ 411 i� DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND d The University of Notre Dame is partnering with developers1 T �esr and leaders in advanced technology sectors to define * s s - the opportunity to establish a new district for talent and - • .4. technology in Downtown South Bend.The presence of : • innovative employers,university researchers.and students will r 1 ` act as a catalyst,attracting related businesses and people to L ,. . 2.1.eiayette Boulevard Downtown.The resulting increase in the daytime population l I :1 will support existing restaurants and services and increase the . ~ • " ,� I — demand for new retail,dining and housing choices. l_ a — - - •-- , , ___--a. --- 5„, : - - =41 South Lafayette Boulevard and Lasalle Avenue.west of q i Lafayette,will likely experience infill development The City a' f- — s should invest in transforming the public rights-of-way from r J r1 0' car-oriented streets to pedestrian-friendly streets and ,fit.. ii I t gathering spaces.This transformation will create comfortable. 1, . , '�r L ;� walkable connections to the heart of Downtown and - 1 , le _— A — J surrounding neighborhoods. %.. 1111. _`_ `" :..,__ 1.Renovation a t` '� N mi of the Tribune ►• Luil {i ;. ' L r Building 1 ► l.� - —3j.jJ . l ' a: w limn _- Columbus Ct - 41 r_. k_ ` L Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 67 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN I SOUTH BEND.INDIANA I MARC, Innovation & Institutional. Catalysts • Tech & Talent District ii I, Akil 1. RENOVATION OF THE TRIBUNE � BUILDING & BRINGING A UNIVERSITY - ' PRESENCE TO DOWNTOWN } The renovation of the historic South Bend Tribune building `1 will anchor the first phase of the proposed district.The oldest +! I i 11 portion of the building dates to the 1920s,and the property has = = : 4 i I, -� I 7. r � I�. T �{ .,, been vacant since 2oig.Phase One will introduce active uses R t.+= on the building's ground floor that feature science,technology, �_ i a IIIIIIi, and innovation.These uses will be visible from the sidewalk. _ s +d., r.=� + " N t i —. W �� 1' i- ltlll - �>".. E III r .. o creating an engaging street level environment at the corner of .... �R+` Colfax and Lafayette Blvd.In addition to attracting advanced I I t • ` I • . ,,� LL — Q jobs,university researchers.and students,the former Tribune r +_ " building is envisioned to host a variety of community-facing o programs with Notre Dame,Holy Cross College,and the South — m c. Bend City Church. The Tribune Building today looking south on Lafayette Durham as Case Study ,,' , ' `-� ,y„.e E- :a �r- ®' I, Lessons from Casey Steinbacher `5r, ;Y —' / t, •Attracting talent is important for a community to succeed and thrive x ' ` ' �T _ ,?' •When talent has choices of where to go for jobs•the draw is people and places ti ,--- �,. •Downtown needs to have places that inspire collisions•where people >e 4 '� "'_ , -'.' _" ;' • • s e .' 1 + r can engage with one another and the place �l •Downtown must act as the City's Living Room—A Place to Learn Work Live&Play ' , W ,:I ' •The Universities need to play a big role in catalyzing Downtown's growth • ,`-r -I- . �"'�'" i X�4 S a 'JI , i 1�_ •Be intentional with priorities and values.Make sure to define what ,�, + �'-^--- L} - success looks like + . •Never lose site of local " 'a. •Plan for Success It -'• - Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 68 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District • r ,� �^� ,`_ __ LJ Tomorrow 2. LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD INTO A J ' ��I SHARED-U STREETT b +. . !�'1 !. . S E 1 -, _ i • i ,�?. Today,Lafayette Boulevard lacks character—it moves ! P i traffic parallel to Main Street,but it doesn't invite people to ' �> 4 c �1 y � I. �i�''F I stay and spend time.In the future.Lafayette will become an h P l• � n�' ,�,. important connector between the Tech and Talent Innovation ° ./,;..1 1 d- i .L�- - District and the Sports and Entertainment District around _ 4/1. 1. yy � �� r" ' � 6 <- Yj ' ��Four Winds Field.On the block between Colfax and Lasalle, �`. ei , �,' � r i i jv /; • ! {- - Lafayette should be transformed into a street that prioritize ., 1 f !' . fl( V - �y/� � t' - pedestrians and bicyclists.Additional parking and turn lanes ��� (� �i�G r;:r.;,�� " .,, t �� I = could be reallocated for wide sidewalks for outdoor dining and a�•;' i1;! �'� ' `� ✓K �,r, ,I '.�'gj 4, - !y . �-,L� hiY, �i I . �I .This block could be closed temporarily for festivals _ � � — '�• �.' i t-1 �i 'a' gathering P Y �� �1 r I . _a � . `'.'t si,-ray,l� i i and events. m� r• f1^ �'� f' j. i 'w : T. 3 . �i-,.may. = - ...... ,,. ilk _ \ • q t9;. _. _ .. _ 1l. _ 1- _ 1 ' ' ar r ..� - , , III rj' M i' Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District What does Success Look Like? THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME'S American Tobacco Campus(ATC),Durham,NC PRESENCE WILL HAVE A CATALYTIC The development of the ATC innovation �•.,.� IMPACT ON DOWNTOWN district has revitalized Downtown Durham, pf!•' attracted visitors.increased demand for =`�"' housing,and created new community ' • gathering spaces. I1 ..'� Madison St +�, • 40, ••�� a AA. r j j(l, 1.(I . • II 11:'. 7 • A- z LaSalle Ave �7 . ... j, •J Gill l 1 ' I ! o ... , „• ,_,• .,,, ...., , - .... ,,,.., 444,4-7 .ti.:1,4 ogi IF - '. i• --1-, 4, , • , ,• ,r, ! _ . .... 4 t<: ., - . __ ii-, _. i . I l i 1 I Cortex Innovation District,St.Louis,Mo • _ 1 ._ In partnership with Washington University.the Colfax Ave _. district has generated over Si billion in direct economic impact,created 13.000 technology jobs.and revitalized the surrounding area. Washington St ',ill - + «• ! !`�+� ' A ( ' .•" r _ ` .Via. v... reesraura ilird .:11100040.).5-' -.17- 1 "' - - - -- - - ,novation 8 Institutional Catalysts 70 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Beacon Health A ' -t. t f ';�i• Bartlett St 4 f''... % av ,* HEALTH DISTRICTS BRING PEOPLE .... 4. i; AND JOBS TO DOWNTOWN x A. i._. I I , 1 —ram..f. . .. y _ _I Beacon Health System is investing over$230 million in a -• W f ' t • ' - new tower at Memorial Hospital in Downtown.The 10-story I '- tower will add seven floors dedicated to patient care with 50 - new patient beds,a renovated and expanded Intensive Care I , 12 e4 ,� II . • 4111111111r rill' ` Unit,and renovated department facilities.The project will ji.- bring hundreds of new jobs to Downtown South Bend.While '" '" I hospitals of the past tended to be insular and contained,over - Pr. 11.',7 ' I Lillb the past decade,health districts have been growing around "` ✓ �- '.* -4- hospital anchors,attracting housing,services for employees u and patients,and destinations for visitors and families. cook Children's hospital campus in Ft Worth Texas pnoritdes outdoor r • - n Hospitals around the U.S.are also facing recruiting challenges community spaces throughout the campus district o — o due to the difficulty that entry-and mid level employees atr�r • -�• experience finding housing they can afford.While South 4 - 0 Bend fares better than other cities on housing affordability, planning for success will require more diverse mixed-income fk.- kris _- iit, i 11)ff0� and mixed-use housing.New housing types should offer both ' T ►' rental and home ownership options in Downtown. I 1q r _• Mali• r ..I ,: , ;; , 4,. tits, 1 a In t ;• - 4/ Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 71 - Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Health District ,dr "�f�lr Walkable,mixed-use health districts are becoming increasingly i ii I ; N , Vt.`„ lAhlij� popular Across the country.medical institutions are exploring t '—�,'` ,4* 's ' how to design their campuses to promote healthy habits and ' <. {d ? l461 A;' lifestyles.Many of these districts integrate healthy design {\.,-e . - \ 7 , +t, I ..._- principles,including biophilic design practices.community gathering spaces,and a combination of services and housing a -- ^�} near medical facilities that encourage walking. Fr �^� ;� N.... f� �'. 1 g • w a 0 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital created a walkable quad connecting the hospital to the neighborhood with a yj comfortable inviting streetscape.It also includes outdoor seating and cafe use adjacent to the main hospital center c z u 1- .v, �. 0 i S .1t • The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus transformed an uncomfortable,pavement-heavy streetscape to create a comfortable.shaded corridor that connects medical facilities within the campus. - - - Innovation&Institutional Catalysts 12 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Sports & Entertainment District - i -�� ,- , i ACTIVATING & ENHANCING A ( . !, , i-�- - REGIONAL DESTINATION IT. ill Four Winds Field I • min �-. Stadium districts are regional destinations that drive activity Enhancements (1yl`, IN AP". 1. . and the economy of Downtowns.With Four Winds Field •Home plate'` • investing in a major stadium renovation.it is positioned as improvements ' I ' �u a catalytic engine for the southern end of Downtown.The •New seating and F&B ij`-. t I .•Improved Pepsi Club . Western Avenue Transformation district to the west and the p p t F.- i w,5, r •Partydecks �° / Stadium Flats and Diamond View projects to the east will .i ., K , �_ •New suites iII; i substantially increase the housing offerings immediately '/"�- - 6- I'- I- I(_] . °o L •New entrance and plaza G ! z J adjacent to the stadium.Four Winds Field is poised to become �_� _• to new office.event 3 r ••••• t an even bigger draw and more active destination in Downtown. space,and club building z _ " • Relocated splash zone �- �--' ► a :1 , tier and children's play area i •• h iii at •Restrooms �y ray 41 I__ __ � rI �.. AVE. r I t� ••wu - I l . . f : ' a .. } _ The plan illustrates the future potential of the district with the Stadium Flats and Diamond District housing to the east,the Western Ave Transformation Distract to the north and west.Bringing the Amtrak train back to Downtown across from the ballpark activates another side of �• the stadium. --- ._ r_. Looking south on William Street toward Four Wind Field shows A curbless environment with residential and retail uses at the the opportunity available to create a true sports destination entrance to Nashville's First Horizon field creates an active. district in Downtown that could have a mix of uses attractive destination Downtown. Innovation&Institutional Catalyst, /S - YI r-1b- 5315113OS5V N91530 NVBLl1 ��i �i I J ' 0 6m o'• ( 1 ? iY '� errs'- Q� • �l s+ n Ij, *It U•� I,Lk4 b'8= 1, i! C';':I I— ,.,,,... .ii., i..,li A'16' ' . ./it 4.4444061 ). /N., ....— i jki.., .2 ;'I T. iF9' ',. II ! tea .; ` / ''". _ y; N 'i' "• '}`�1 ` Y • r ,' k ' 1 Il is 11 ,, .S r, w �\ !E i 1 `!� :. ,;or....,., itii;.1..1:,;'• ,'..:,,,,,:.-#;:.til'''' ilta'-' 11::'''.5 .1:'' A.mi,'''':7,1i4e:';''' '''\''\;'11*''''..''''''' :'.'' ' y r { ski +A"� ' .1.''''':i •'!•-2=--•,-,'-'1:— :' l'', '.; 'kti-' '-: ,...-'••--#:' k.,,iiiihy i • r: 1 :11.,(,!,, .,,,,,)4 1 .:,,,,; ,,, _.• s N 0 ,,..„-, , .,.. • ��iil ,, i l',.,i_.,i', .1,i,-,,-. �, � �.1! �,I Ire. 41 • iiiii:Ilimmiii:i,,,,, l 1.. I�(eVl . �r i �I ( 1w I—I,N 'I it Mal 1'' / ti.' 1 t o N1111 1 1 2. b..: 10 ; j` q „fx il• 1 r i 1 ''1 i . Ito. '/it r „ (^\ c,re", Vill fY A. .t, ,t. •Litt 1 li I Y % , i. y i 1l/. It. • 1. _ I .V\. QY it. i . a „ :1 , .‘ ,; �1�- 41 z fig 1 ,i F , i ▪ 0. I11 1, 1 1• / t V ,,.• 1, RI I y'� 4��.e •- "�I.��. F 1 �.1 F, ; ty •(�; /r -r i' n 1 \i • �� � y�,'�y1 N Y 1 •.f...:ini 1 e 1 i'1 II ► o A' o Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Renaissance District _ r_' - Southern Gateways into The Renaissance District is a mixed-used technology campus '}�. ,.T..c-1 t Downtown enhanced ���` with landscape, that repurposes i million square feet of the historic Studebaker , _ - --__ --� __� g � lighting and art plant and anchors the southern end of Downtown.The district ________ _ _ 4� �, blends preservation with cutting-edge technology.offering l+ • __Ng v space for high-tech manufacturing.digital infrastructure.retail. I. )ll � i ' logistics,and education.The top floor of Building 84 could be I a — _. transformed into loft apartments overlooking Downtown. I - + - s�,� nai I .t ! i t— I. in g _ R L i U it S ' - 1 _ti , • -c y, sao.. - ^ •'-r y ay/ y„ - 7s� e!l YS is W r•W r 11. wa ca�4C ~ - _ q*4' •--- . _ . - _ _ Maiii..„..: • . AiaAasrffimar Rn rartRlf�rlt...,. . ••rarA•y fi(c' , ■ � •, A An historic image of the Studebaker campus where cars were manufactured from the early igoos through the mid-60s The Studebaker campus today looking north toward Downtown Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Renaissance District #tom. jp.r4 The Renaissance District is designed as a real-world testing s -' ground where technological advancements can meet practical ` + + = ?� . ;V ' application.It serves as a bridge between institutions.industry, �^ and community,allowing innovations to be implemented, - tested,and refined in a live environment.This allows '- p d: ��"'.� • businesses,educators,and residents to see what works,adapt d, '� \;,, it ii ip .; what fits,and shape their own future. b y , I uL [ l t�� � r.,i lfy,i i I�-4arr � The district applies principles where resources,energy,and / g <,� �- y data flow seamlessly across industries to reduce waste - � � �. � a�t,— and maximize efficiency.A key driver of this model is the ' L' r, �l_Iii .,' integration of circular energy systems.where thermal and <-- '`' �' - -f .1 r electrical energy are continuously captured.repurposed. _ z. and optimized-reducing reliance on traditional grids and ' a pioneering next-generation energy solutions. Creation of a new campus district with a green boulevard.spaces to gather.and state-ot- New streetsca ga pes and public spaces will be places where workers can have informal sl the-art office and collaborative tech spaces collaboration rii ia This convergence of historic infrastructure and emerging o technology transforms the district into an institutional catalyst, /-___ _\ m bringing together Purdue's advanced programs,Notre Dame's research initiatives,enFocus'postgraduate talent,and private- . r i v. , F 'lilt. 3 sector innovation.By embedding these assets into a shared, — low-cost innovation platform,the district lowers barriers for s" entrepreneurs,researchers,and industries to collaborate,test, _I { and deploy cutting-edge solutions. I • Ala i T to r !f ; ` Energy innovation Innovative reuse of historic structures __ innovation&Institutional Catalysts 76 •J ' ia . j rt!'r�iairirw am- „Iiim "Liiii'ii Id..•0. •� aWI •: itilV-- dililLei 1114' 'P I 4 11111A.- b a„ , 4111.1-4-.. , ; . ,' M t � Y " 1 si , � e►•• •I z ,ea�� =� �ir 1 rAt � ' v Pi Q _^'.. .��� _ Sit,g44 i '' SA pt0 ^` � ' I � u t `jsit c v _ . th lS • ", t kjn8 dt0 am . • A it. " I i' � � � r Ilkollhp WDBILL1 all t II n ��., - 0 AU �0-- -4 ` _ t ., ' :it "' om _ d•! f r , � - I I MO°' - --ri I if i CA CO.1'-811 1' --. 5.-- Int IL I.! ti'l '41 t ?:_k-Q.,...1 AlhellPr . ../!,!---,„„ ..---- .. t t I. •''.al TO 0.4. " ,... lai ill .".;.. II a 11] ,03 k - ,f- , _i___ im,. . _. .2.01w, Oil :1 1 LW 1 1r e• • ;c71 iiii'1 illikl '7.L% 1 41.13LI g.4 1•6°1—Ii..-. 2 .7' I' 1 '141 ' '1 ' ....4-....- ..- _--4 iftp- •driit . ...--,.... ,....... Iv MI !� 1� III 4 - P. f ,J �� ' tom.pi, ._ nr Tr ,r.. j tt III n II ,lt[t � j s I �� . I Y. �". I • i• n I i . i�l� �r !e a 1f 4 off }i Neighborhoods. j .� . ArAhijaing4.� .:�, .T II wt `0 �� (�� .pail 114:440.10.... -L,A:a - - ' 74.4 Q �� 1 i 7. rri� --1"J1 N- , 1 4: N.,' �,�— - `� go p '�; PAP 1, Zi, . ` ..� to in - IN ....N.-L. i ---.r-d k/7 1.) tetckl. • . . 11 Mit .1', ...t ?D.4,- ,i:- . , . _IAIII. R Ia. Neighborhoods 0lot40 ...._41•••„44, 1 Creating safe and r Marion St ig k vibrant residential Downtown should function as a oG'"vdyivest �iL �' neighborhoods t� (! , With a diversity Madison st f �•�•• ""f of housing livable residential neighborhood _ options will help that appeals to residents of all. Downtown North Downtown grow. ppNeighborhoods i' -_ r .... ages, incomes, and stages of life — LaSalle Ave South Bend has a population of over ioo,000;however, ,14 I just over 3,00o people live in Downtown.It is important that vi P P P m I� Colfax Ave r w people live Downtown to create an activated,dynamic place. in — ~ 1 `g Residents walking and using public spaces on nights and a o weekends make Downtown feel safer and more comfortable 3 s a E co for everyone.Increasing the population will support and Washington St =; u sustain retail and new destinations.New housing should Downtown Central Riverfront West expand choices.offering building types that appeal to different o G t:i Vr household types,home ownership and rental options,and p'^'', ' 'a-r"1 esmx M+ t ' je- -' etvd' ra housing near growing employment centers that provide u N I M •-... • 1 4 • i` t, easy,walkable commutes.The following pages highlight �' >1 �k , ' several areas where it is possible to expand or create new ~ a • neighborhoods.Filling in vacant lots throughout Downtown Western Avenue '^"'*) w 1 Wayne St e- a with appropriate housing types should remain a parallel priority. Transformation �k t T I ;' 1 `R� aitd. 4 Neighborhoods L,, t e ''''�'-� '• ,fl. Projects: Western St /' :' nr t: '1►' h ,Downtown North I i I �'� '•� ,� 'l a Neighborhoods ` �" ; ';; ; I ;:.. I I -t`, y ' Downtown Central I it t I Monroe St S_ diak Wino„� • Riverfront West I ACtogre I o • Western Avenue I w \ /-:--,- Transformation Creating great neighborhoods with a vanety of housing options brings more people Downtown,which can help support more local retailers,restaurants.and other businesses rt,an hornu.,ite is Neighborhoods • Downtown North Neighborhoods . . .40 .-- Navarre St - . ',-.•=1:', INFILL AND HOUSING STABILIZATION _ 114 - Additional and diverse housing offerings are needed to 2 n rn iii _c a 2 support the existing and new health and tech jobs Downtown. ,' :j • r- -',1; , By moving surface parking into central garage locations,as 2 .Y. proposed in the Madison Lifestyle District,existing surface - ', lots can be redeveloped to provide higher-density,walkable housing for health and tech employees,increasing the 10.44004310 -' :'".— — IP.- 4re — — 17- number of people walking to work and supporting Downtown pillaKTIMINIPD ,- - -- , ' _ -401.06,... ' ` • ' ------4---. ---- --..., , e, c t..,..;,,z,;,kr #1,;i•'- businesses. 1 al ---- 1 - .,.. -/.1. Vacant and auto oriented uses east of Michigan Street 31 """1-----rus 1 -.•!,•_.•-v.ew. ' 44 I , -‘...4 ... ,y, , . a! 4,8, /-"" • between Lasalle Avenue and East Marion Street could be 0 redeveloped as infill housing adjacent to the river.Townhouses 0 , - ,._ . . Ell" •, 4;7, IV* I- 1, ' ii • • , 6 and lower-to moderate density housing would be compatible s,rnl •1 , , ,1• -,ieea •d0,- - „,,c1-'-' , with the adjacent River Bend Historic District neighborhood. ‘2,1 The riverfront trait system should be extended along the bluff . --rt.. ... , . -.., c' M..--.• ,..- - 3011 - , ` t ....10: to connect to the new pedestrian bridge at Marion Street. 10 - 1 tli. ,,,,, I CI ' : TIMM,I 10 ft ' ! .,e!..e...-• um _ , :.116ililirmilL11, I. M - - -II 0--? :"';." 4 r r II-• . 4'6 io re 414& f4116ziliS • - ' lb . '''''':",, '''' ' .. : v r.'T..! - 7 ' *v--t,-,''2, i,--•••-'—"'—•-_"40-2.-f,'-_':..-1'P ''' _'...--,--b'lf,t 'li,-,' ?, ,*,,&-'—2--111 1" "to -_--;•- . • •3.44,',1'''''' .. iket ... .... - --#11-.tIL : ',.- ...','Y'''.,., :-',.".1,-;:, -;• :14,-.. t . ' i ll,--1 1 r'.1' ------ ._, 1 I 1' 1 r- • ''.' '.- - r 1 I *.-- , 1 -1 4%\ :•=I ill 1 1 l'., . Am ,. , --. .: -,..4-4L —.,...1 g ---"..•.- - ---, "-'0 -I -,< - -.-( .._...._. .... , -• - "--1k1-,, V.I1 101 I - `• „„:-.1 ; • ! ,, , , W-1"14, :_, '' 'i,. t.' r_ 4 i 4- , ...., _....- -- - _ -----, _.__- View looking north on Michigan Street today toward existing droe-thru retail and surface There are a series of opportunity sites north of Downtown,including the Madison Lifestyle District and various parking lots and infill sites parking lots adjacent to Memorial Hospital These could be developed with a wide range of housing options,from for-sale townhouses to walk-up or elevator apartment buildings Ne.apb,ntlJud,- ,,,,, Neighborhoods • Downtown North Neighborhoods Tomorrow BRINGING MIXED-USE HIGH III DENSITY HOUSING TO KEY NORTH 1011 DOWNTOWN CORRIDORS IS NI Bringing new residents Downtown will also necessitate additional services.These services should be located along wit� i11 visible corridors and in close proximity to residents and visitors. ' - (i00� I, ��� j ! i� �,I i The market study has indicated a demand for a grocery store , 1 and a pharmacy in the Downtown area.The Downtown North !� + ��1 Neighborhood,with its growing population of residents and l ►; 1 1/ j• p If workers,could bean ideal location for these services. �+ls� i `l 'it l r 1 1 1 ,�4::!_ll ., , i I�N� —1 The LaSalle Avenue corridor,which connects visitors from the ; � ill p �,! �j w;, ( ''�:• v og p if I o airport to Downtown via Lincoln Way.serves as a key entry t!�'� ,% `s' 1 °o I" 'c i'1 i JI A� Y �,:✓ 1 A ,'� ,:r"" ! f i t •�'1 -per "< point.Therefore,it is crucial to prioritize development on vacant 1 n i}$..I. r� lr• alp j1 j1 1, a j, ,� 11Ii t ( - � ►t , —( and underutilized lots along this route,as well as improve ii •1 s—�-�l"I� ' '71;4�� . ,A D', 1 '!It i o the streetscape to create a welcoming first impression of j(',.t�� • _',� ' 1 1 • 1 if `� < Downtown South Bend. rr;-- =t- lir ' L....4.,,_„. - .,it '�l//__ ,�j�[��y}1�fI:ilt +yam '�' 1] j .,, ,� li��{� Q/ 1 fr ,,/�. + „� o 1 �'I�1.�,1. �1� �' t".ti �IZ il jl �l 4,11161 M/�°1•+.J_ f l '�i 4� 06, All co..: _-_ I•• �1 1_ `7 ifj)� yt!.'� = �i1.� =�'�'ILt - L e.1��T i. ,,Z- , f1y�i, :: .01, . _.; =—_ . . lam= Today .11.. • 1..,,. A' _ l a l.. rI __J , - o " A proposed maed-use buddi g on the corner of Main Street and Lasane Ave with a largegii I ®� ;1,, �•�j i south facing amenity courtyard above the street Parking and loading for retail is located in I1 ;I;: )1�' the center of the block and screened from the improved public sidewalks along Lasalle r■ . t l0 Vi, L .a.. I, ' ,,:-.1„,,---',4 i - t>'r , it ! ! y , �s -�i rail *' — _ •yr - ,:,... -•' ._) .•_., Neighborhoods 80 J r�F c y {Y. 1 = J.„- �uJ ..'ram- -�Y. „ ��^. Neighborhoods • Downtown Central thimmal_4111LApir 1. iii. HOUSING & ADAPTIVE REUSE M•lN•lr . ii ill. OPPORTUNITIES ► . if- IlL*. �1:� Downtown Central has an outsized amount of vacant and11 R int --. . - .-du- `- --aj alongbuildings ' uu ` underutilized land, with a collection of valuable } __ n tt 11 "' 11 y 1L ' L and historic properties.Thoughtful renovations of key buildings I'- �� ��' "' " 4 _1— "' _ in this neighborhood could pave the way for reinvestment in 55 -.b F•rr ��_' ❑ ( ♦. other properties and the development of new residential,retail, r-I . I, . r r ' - y ii cultural,and office spaces. I. r �. MI •' Development parcels should be assembled and offered as r n is R::C i \ shovel-ready sites.The varied sizes of the available land I >a� .. 1 - , p- , 1 i * . I provide developers the chance to experiment with new 9 'y N� I F� i'z c _ _ E • housing and uilding block connections can types. walkabi paseosand break up the 1 t�( -i ,r .--r �► scale of the enhance Incorporating and mid- ._— reet • The historic properties in Downtown Central present a unique ' opportunity:investing in their rehabilitation could catalyze i`- j (; '! '■■■■ ;l:i' I' future development in this area.Creative reuse of these historic i [. I!' ' , . - � - ry buildings will help preserve the neighborhood's character -. x' o�' >� �r n ■ „ 1 -- for future generations.Embracing the quirky nature of the I Uz- ■.' � : T- 4 i existing architecture can establish this area as a vibrant part of ;,� • aly We Downtown,rather than the underutilized space it is today. tam 641,4. - "T:ro.'r. U _ � i __ _ ow i tit ',C }:::: y ,� a.... � i +i'Of :: 1ii,4 ' - ----A AMAMI Abarghillbadill11111r+`r The site plan for Downtown central includes a mix of housing types.For sale townhomes are shown in yellow and rental apartments in orange. Neighborhoods 81 Neighborhoods • Downtown Central T . .' ,'" - As,' ...,..o# CASE STUDY: , Yr • How To:Leverage adaptive reuse projects to catalyze rr4 �. future growth ~' ' � 11111111911 The Box Factory for the Arts _ -'. -- �.� — _. � St Joseph,Michigan '11 1 _ � � ��•_ VI - - 111 In 1995.the Berrien Artist Guild purchased the former Williams I o 1-a. �r� `Brothers Paper Box Manufacturing building to create a dedicated Ih "1space for their work after 33 years of displaying it in coffee shops tt ■�� / J� Atm. ._and small art galleries.The existing structure,which spans 55.000 ri 1J 1I .� �` 1� _ wi square feet,has been preserved and repurposed for multiple uses. . '- �, / el I �' a ItICondominiums occupy a tower at the rear of the facility.while a 71 i i Nil l I i I., :ems; "'f N+FTi4fr J l` ii ■, - office spaces,event venues for Live performances,and a large, 'lb,. 4, ��"I 10 L . . 016Yiho .. l 1 .4... ' W high-quality art exhibition space that is free to the public.The Box lb •'-- =j a' ( Il 1 "R 1... �� y ;�•,rv' _ Factory for the Arts was originally inspired by the Torpedo Factory ' 4£► 1A E f •'�i.. y �� I, }? - *�' j in Alexandria,Virginia. WR 1111 Rrr rrr� ` JY•Y . + ,, ram _ tOIL I , '� lRp ►. i 4 ,„,,t r ___. II! It. .. I,' UHL: -,-ii It 1. 'OE- -' ''' ,�rH6 1 ' --• �.;6 - v--- - , t M r,y"EtiAI GAS -1.. - _ ." =. - ,i _ ir jfF ,t h‘ This illustration depicts a proposed mixed-use buddinglocated in the block bounded byLafayette Boulevard.Jefferson Boulevard.Main Street.and Wayne Street.The design features a ,�, �� P Pard Y9 vs - west-facing amenity courtyard at street level,which opens onto a new parklet at the southwest corner of the block.Walkways meander through the center of the block,fronted by units in /,e the apartment building.Parking is situated in the center of the block and Is screened from view by the building itself Neighborhoods 82 Neighborhoods • Riverfront West .:� ig- , tllllllllllllll I 111111 Illllllh. �` �r --_ _. CREATE NEW RESIDENTIAL �` I 1NEIGHBORHOODS DOWNTOWN ,. �t Ia4. f,-"aw ' . '4 ' AThe new Riverfront West neighborhood will be developed ::,...1.-„I Jefferson Blvd l !�i___between Jefferson Boulevard and Monroe Street on a series a . ' z t_ _ ` Lof underutilized buildings and parking lots The realignmentP.-7! ,.. . iiir di, of Jefferson Boulevard opens up an additional opportunity I 1 +1to create a location for mixed-use development with ._ ` - .'f _ W�,'� ' eV /-- ' % �� housing,a hotel,office space,and a shared parking deck that _� .�e� 1 / �' t complements the Century Center and creates a series of r --- MB!soil, ,. X �( / active uses from the river to Downtown.With the potential to .� • create almost too()units of new housing with a connected :i` v,Y' ',*. , - E network of streets and open spaces that tie into the riverfront, i P t'�' 4 ,,, • w� River Views i4 Riverfront West will redefine Downtown living in South Bend. j f /• 4 r `. , __,-,-',,-.__ 1 r ..A 4.. ,, ,,,,d ....: .fir . , •. �;%•\ , a` ?--- .$ �$ Western Ave "' ..l •�•�� a The Future of ..•aC.'u~, .`!! • a Api ,i Housing inlar / 1 UO Inr. -:C 11 4 Downtown 1 I. rl s c: /i it - 411� . 1 a. r iT1,IM,- i f r .1i:, I 111l1f. ._'`! uii -- .,j 4-x 7 . r�AY 7 MU - .. �.. 1. 1-._t �� _ • �❑ 1,900 a❑ f3 000 units ��I1 '..c-..:.. il�i .���y. .. l �r T •ill 111 - rr....1. .i Fri units r byzog5 - - - = - �LI 4......Airoeompoo. . _.....00:44414.'t - , ` i..- g Iffir people 6_ F. ofi$4 3,2oo 4i1�:i:1 +5,000 people ° �'� o J ' o The site plan for Riverfront West includes a mix of housing types.For sale townhomes are shown in yellow and rental apartments in orange. Neighlwlnoods S, Neighborhoods • Riverfront West ,� . . F ., Currently,parking tots and underutilized office buildings dominate this part of Downtown,creating an inactive barrier 1 to the riverfront.After 5 PM,the area becomes deserted, jt ��� contributing to a sense of insecurity along a significant I v. stretch of Downtown's riverfront.The proposed plan aims` f r u• Ma ;,, 1I9II to build housing along the riverfront,fostering a 24-hour ,,` .- ''c. i -- presence on the pedestrian walkway.Additionally,it includes *. `< 51 multiple pedestrian connections to the river from the new . ti; f r �°Z r �' .: neighborhood.The largest of these connections features t �� ��' t/ - .� �� a park at the end of Western Avenue.which will serve as a t ='x _s - s *i i tY "ram i � ..st l f'.:-a 1 it 1.�. "' y it • .-4t ;...mom .w•, «:� r, community gathering space for the new residential community v. 'till'° _: t 9 rr wu,u„, , i= gy we a fw..;. i• n. ,' , "+ ;., "''—f y },..:. .."","w K � r74 xi. aS r,N� .iiv� .. .ui._2�ii ', ' a titlll�� 3f v i _- r • Z How To:Embrace � t r ''•� �� ,� .:d r.,l at '• Sustainable Practices•Riverfront West has been v designed as a walkable. -1. i bikeable mixed-use development that follows A view along the river looking south with the new River View Square between two four st,”y,.,.,c,,v,,i I.u¢I,' the principles of LEER :'}:. wv9` Neighborhood Development. "s ' •Proximity to jobs.services. _ and amenities will reduce ,. 't,e- Y vehicle trips. a u •Building designs should b r Incorporate passive design and renewable energy strategies where possible. r t0'!'�•""`f •Sustainable stormwater �'-`. '� management will be incorporated into parks and �s- neighborhood streets to `r 74`f" `='a'z manage stormwater on-site. �S z _;vye umk,ny t,etm do,nmate the Riverfront West site today Today you can walk along the nverfr ont but it is buried behind a series of underutili: ulii buildings Neighborhoods • Riverfront West Tomorrow d v".10,..r1�•a K" r 71� 3 p Y 'Cl` fl"r ti' I ' t V_ Y p pra -.—a- rr. ' .t..w "_: �-- l _9 'i�- .. .4.f.__ to -..�' wp, ��i��`/��"'r - � •. - dry ` `~Y_. -_-. � �\ _� iii p _ ail ii����Q �,�a�✓'1 �. r- '�� .I. TIV r"' g 51 i - \\� .. y{ ..yrr: [i� w•. p� y -+ate �quiro���r� -. - tit, � � t 7� u , J ae+rs ' `` 'LAiii 14 l mob.,, c-,....1,31 -mil/ -• 1aLa!3 6,�li 2f }- B ✓ ,, F gT�f 5! allil; 4 t '`• -. . A1." ff fRill 1" 'I lid t .� I. ail w e i____74„. ; j•`4�1'. �t]A,',4��fI s - -r` _ T t mac•- _�tYt_ -��. Ij1' 1 r DY A 7'C yr ,tept _ 1 't, '/ e:' Y V' i,:�I j'6 '� ..'�l �Y: - _--. j Imo _ __ f , •„..„ �(J •_. 41,,,•,- yy Today 4 /I,• J i ,... • Today.the west bank of the river Is dominated by underutilized office buildings and large Looking toward Howard Park over the proposed River View park The park terminates surface parking lots Western avenue and preserves public access and views of the riverfront connecting into the nverfront trail system Ne8ghoor hoods 85 Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation PRIORITIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN AMENITIES The Housing Authority of South Bend owns a Pan ck s .,. -, _t. �� l4; j concentration of property in the Western Avenue corridor hurc r, Two properties,Monroe Circle and Rabbi Shulman were 'IIJI ' 4 l Il...or p P • '•-•trMN I I I I__ l determined to be beyond their useful life.The ninety pi. ` ,r, townhouses at Monroe Circle were demolished and the o p -.- 111,4,,i Rabbi Shulman Plaza Apartment Building currently sits vacant on Western Ave.The plan u tom. _ i� will demolish the building and replace it with a range of housing types. Rabbi Shulman Building will be demolished in the future. r I�' — Western Avenue is an important gateway into Downtown W from the west,and vacant land offers the opportunity toeg, ter- "= rebuild mixed-use housing with ground floor space for �°:�� - � _ �-. 4E4 _:+�� community-serving uses. '�0A _. " a The proposed plan for the Housing Authority property f0- " aims to reintroduce affordable units at a variety of income ,� 7 t a-. _.--r :1 - levels.creating a new neighborhood with amenities within ` ,Now •—• 1 H I MP O@. TIM! -. walking distance of Downtown.Furthermore,the Housing w. '" ^~" Authority will continue to explore options for improving the r � �� s z_ --^�� '1 ���� The vacant block south of the Rabbi Shulman apartments is owned by the Housing existing affordable units near the proposed mixed-income a Four 'TF Ii Winds Authority The former Monroe Circle townhouses were demolished because they were old neighborhood. ■■:m■■■■ g 02.124��� °�, : Field - and had fallen into disrepair isms "owns`r. ����tirlig.1 11.1:! t. ' ; i — —s ' It' , Cy Proposed Site Plan with a variety of housing types.Buildings in yellow represent Adjacent retail and institutional buildings to the site.A number of the storefronts are either townhouses and buildings orange represent walk-up and elevator apartment buildings vacant or under-utilized. - - - NeighbonhuuO iib Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation Tomorrow The design of the site was guided by the below principles. ,______ _ ,..•r.•�II __ , , •,_,, 7-�--„ • ; • Re-establish the street grid with smaller blocks allowing 7.`_ . „,- :�i� •• — .r ', E;! ' - ��+ �y+vr- v�j.• `_boc halo — w•;. •...•, ; r: _ .=DC1 �!^' j.,,. �- -+ �i_ .. 1 �' for additional east-west connections through the new �_ �,�,,, s ! . •' i , di--- • , u R P • neighborhood y . >.• .f;,r r' . •. ■ r al 0 �.�� , - r.'-„° Lew . a o. t g r lu,,.'i 1•41 ••T/tn �. 1 '1111 NJ° r�0 ,IfY �� �"7 r �7 r1• �: • Create pedestrians walkingpaths alongstreets and , 1 a fE';'•• ° ea a• 1 1 a ���= rllllYYnn .ram r K �!� P �_ 11 1 rw +; 61.41 wl through green spaces and pocket parks :of,_••'- f ,, A 1 z,, ' . ii • .�A'-, .. ,L. ' • Build a new community green at the heart of the new .. —s,��1 ,":15!I tr,, ,,-.•. . k4. WSt. — — • Line Western Ave with taller,denser housing and locate �►Cl� ``i:�+ , �;� Q `, •• i i iL,L. I_J, '', the smaller housing types fronting Scott and Taylor Street �s - p0. r�1 -� • r .' a . l• or internal community spaces (" \ �� ��''ol r Z `;�1�1� r = '. f • Build a mix of housingtypes that cater to different stages �'r� t \\ f' R�'1il l �'=T' ll7r._`, f"r "` 11 �_ of life and family sizes �� W 4111,7 if'I '/ri y - . ' 114 • Build housing types that have street facing primary entries 1_ a • �73 r' . r� •.. _ • Include porches and balconies so most units have private ', ; / ", N- v t outdoor space available +i4��'- , . .. �w� ' A 7 � . ..f:::, -.-- ''''''' '' ....- ' .1' Ii211 I - ( . '' 4k -- jp.,,,e, ,....-- rt . ,-. If k. - ` ,F --,_:':,•:, 'J I „� •lam ` 0 'e ' ,(/ • 7 + ,�_ `\ sue. / ',4. '' - - Toda Ne,yhborhoods 87 Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation ? Tomorrow How To:Expand Housing 4k ,. • ` M_ . . Options •Engage with development 40 teams who have experience 1 w.0 L, - ���. �} � "� building mixed-income ?s„ !� housing and a range of , ¢ \ `�•�wu _ housing typologies r� a • ii Catepreapprovedbuildg - i :: yam-. 'p°l i , --__ - iv 11191it i ! ""•' N • ,, . , . plan sets for high-density s• ?-i ~'i-', �plllulff "! Itlutl- ��`f' i a fi �r , I T� vp townhouse designs • ; • ii. t G� ?t p�7i[ fir.;l N li Rr b i T9ii i or' `" 'rni 1 1 � i., o 4119Ter f IA,-.-,,,..., ,., 7'''41 ,----- . e i"'.,. P : b ••i' 'Jft v' plt lr f�i+ f "��lT �r �, r- l s i+3 _ s • ib _ v 1� ��"� q �. �i.€utr two Cao�rl # 1, ti l....i.� IE i n t r ■, ii.4111.rilpi I I q. .n i '1r j II p ., Ir 4.%. r rt -.. I �II �j !mr.),,,,:agr 1 pi t P' �1 V'Fil O H 6. 1111 l I+; tl',nit l tl{ } ' 1 ~`Jr Y ;t - ram". '>�, ;��, -_ j4.1 jr ��A _ — tttt , Al'. ' li .1• - k ...__,„ at - --trh tetA u 11lly --A, . , _.. / '?- '. ' .; ' i; 3/, _'i y . , ,L. __ __ _ , _ Today: ) ,l I" '� M The view from the corner of Western Avenue and Taybr Street looking southwest The ground floor of the propered budding could have a early learning center to serve the new neighborhood. Naiyhhui1: • (13 •_, .Q a Public Realm An improved,cohesive ``. •,.r 'iS"-� , public realm will draw new residents and visitors € .�;, l ' a �e © P and make Downtown r �„ ---- .�.. `���°a South Bend a destination t � 'y � .�° \ ..;` a ,. for the region. .-y .,.........,.- Downtown's public realm will �s� , o ,..'' act as the thread, tying together -r* the districts, amenities, and4 ,..„„ °��1• w• 4 ' '" €�® destinations into an accessible, �"` �" ' yiiir, i .� Multi-modal Connectivity r walkable, and wanderable place. � '`'- % ..S.4 . .p ! s �..:. .. �T._ ;i..._°.,. LbGotta Ave Streetscapes :'� " ... Today in Downtown,there is a sense that everything is far apart, p „u for People t" % nothing is connected,and it's not comfortable to walk for any p z Colfax Ayr, distance.The river is right there,but it's difficult to get close 4 i enough to enjoy this incredible asset,especially on the western ;.'" , Riverfront& `-' bank.The City has already begun investing in connecting in- L m Gathering Downtown with walking and biking trails.Residents and1. o E _ A . �eeA=o�st a Spaces m cc stakeholders enthusiastically support continuing that effort to e a realize the vision of exceptional connectivity,livability,open space, V, E and parks in Downtown. 2f t Howard! a.�.. ' it Rom. ^ L , Public Realm l j- "': fl rfLJ Improvement Projects: F € €"a ' i • Gateways to Downtown ya.� ' , ' €• i� t of or si 3 vZ•q - ZviRiverfront&Gathering ; L.,_=„ejtiiR tt.tr' LL °'�i; Spaces w'-- - . �ti i %s fal• e Gateways to - Streetscapes for People %%�»' }, `' Transit If Downtown Multi-modal ' Connectivity ^€l I I Transit ,.._..u.._:3 Sample St leo Public Realm • Gateways to Downtown Tomorrow i ' Most visitors enter Downtown through a limited number ' I MO of routes from each direction.These entry points provide f t - opportunities to welcome visitors and make a positive first *4 -`. . -- ...- impression.Signage,lighting.streetscape improvements. +; i,'li 1 * - .and public art are all tools that can be used to improve that -experience.Dark railroad overpasses should be refurbished I with artistic LED lighting and mural art to create a more T_,��. 1 ' e Ate` AL" Nd , : �+Scomfortable gateway from the south.Additionally,targeting _ 0 U _ _ — ,- � , �1441: '. . ' vacant lots for short-term streetsca N i 98[' �>�8 __ �, ' i/pe and landscape N ' l�``+F a=:o� ..:. !?° il. j :_ Iimprovements at these key gateway locations can help E I ` -jll r it M i _ __. ,) transform visitors'initial impressions of Downtown. _ jai -ir:7,r r . + ' �'I�, t ^ r newer I? � *IN_ 0 • ONE OOP Concept for what an t- `.'" eft _"`� "- improved railroad underpass X. _ : � next to Union Station could 1. r s` I be with better station 1 _ t _- ■ 1 ! I. signage,city banners, _ i_t,^ a' improved street lighting, t—j■ _ • ,`.11,".'. ^ - r✓ and an LED and mural art `, ... 1st 0[ '� � ,, „ ' T <� installation below the railroad . - -E , ,.. - , ' r T"_ a*. trestle. `'nt rn -f �F �j� I __ l 11. Vertical Art pieces,banners.signage and landscaping can also be used to mark the Key entry gateways to Downtown gateways into Downtown Public kealm 9l Public Realm • Riverfront & Gathering Spaces „. --- o7 MILE LOOP The success of Downtown depends on attracting people 18 MILE LOOP to Live,work.Learn,and play Downtown.The riverfront is a `' ; a 0... �: 4 crucial asset for achieving this success.Currently,while there - j t• b ��'' are some wonderful spots along the waterfront,they are l' 1• N Ail, poorly connected.with most investments concentrated on ,' \ ` 17 the east bank.Visitors coming to the west side of the river, 4. whether for an event at the Morris or a game at Four Winds Field.may not even realize that South Bend has a riverfront. to i7., \ 1--- i - . - An interconnected and active park experience on the west m v a . cit,side of the river connecting Downtown and the East Bank Navarre St -, ! yasPe would attract visitors and residents to Downtown,supporting N Trees along MLH Blvd block views to the Washed out and blocked pathways are W river,Today,the east side of Downtown barriers to a connected riverfront system - restaurants,businesses,and cultural venues. Marion St does not engage with the riverfront a vid a' in vo, d = in a Madison St Z 2 12 a _ r a _ a r Lasalle Ave ' — Lasalle Ave a * ''\ _„ -r.• •-f Colfax Ave Colfax Ave r - «ram; - . . G V .^ +7 � Washington St 0qt - Y ' 1. 9 -- -= .. Washin ton St . 4,... . ;;;t7 s 14k ,S-� if .w.. .: Jefferson Blvd cIA _•„y_ �., •"' ...- . • titAz m Nlilt,Niiikk cx S WI U J Park r / ........... Western Ave Build off of the great success of Howard Park.and connect it into a larger system of trails Future Riverfront trails and Downtown nverfront walking loops connecting a network of Seitz Park improvements are under construction along the East Race and parks public open space �. - .. Public Realm 92 Public Realm • Riverfront & Gathering Spaces - - --,e Lasalle Ave The City's major investments in Seitz and Howard parks illustrate a commitment to reclaiming the riverfront for the public.To date,these efforts have focused on the east side of the river. d d ,� ; With the creation of a signature riverfront park adjacent to the Century Center,the upgrade 8' t� v il to Jon Hunt Plaza and adjacent Gwen Stiver Memorial Park,and the residential green spaces N "t ' '1, z throughout Riverfront West,Downtown could have a continuous network of riverfront trails that a" Yprovide activity and engagement for people of all ages. Iliii _ Colfax Ave- Jon Hued`19 F' ' '��r nT Plaza r Orw , i ' , . i^I -'--q . .$$i isil ' Signatur- 7 jj4 ' �� ♦- _ Riverfront i: •�.� r The Town Park "_ '.1 % %.W . '� Square ,.. a Jefferson Blvd ,,,,7 ' .S'I.- •:.,.\ ; IrAll‘4: .�/7 Wayne St rr .G iii ...!ll • Howard - x - ,.4% .i�. - i I it e Park r - ---- - 0, River View ..��,,._ �,l '.1 . Square -r The fully connected Si.Joe riverfront public space network Public Realm 93 Public Realm • Public Art The community identified arts and cultural events as one of the most essential needs for Downtown.Adding art throughout '5 a A, ' '''', iii� the public realm will further enhance Downtown's role as ° - the cultural center of South Bend.This improvement goes 1•iii i 17. 'r ` _ - .11 ' ‘A beyond murals and encompasses lighting.sound.sculpture, 4id'�S r r )'; 'R{p• !i 1 Y Pa 9 9• P /� � x� • y 1 1 and interactive cultural experiences.These additions will io .;f •" r. r! r :. �_ k ' ' . attract visitors and create moments of discovery throughout ,i I - ,0 ,_ Downtown. v a _ .A! �•S! II 1 fit► ;* i •s ++��.-- V 0 :1 Q ( Z 1 a ' t' J -J-�.[ O s if II 1 1 `` s' k ♦ d y N 076=D.‹.1, allil • : ' J ;„ 71A iliklik , ., . .• -, 4 :3,., 'jam- : ' . _.. — iiiiiiiiiMiraliniinar L Public Realm 94 Public Realm • Lighting of Downtown Riverfront i .-4! Ink LaSalle Ave Today's River Lights exhibit highlights the core of the Downtown riverfront around Century > 1 _ Center Island,Seitz Park.the South Bend Dam,and the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge.The lights .- • ' w'y - Q N turn on before sunset and remain on until sunrise,and multiple motion-sensing interactive light `_ \, v displays run from sunset to midnight. •\ View w' Z _ z Since their installation in 2oi5,the river lights have been a successful economic,artistic, -`j_; Today c§1-1 and recreational driver for Downtown-drawing people to enjoy the riverfront and nearby Colfax.Ave •Jon restaurants and cultural amenities long after the sun goes down.From the LaSalle Avenue Plazant I . Bridge to the Howard Park pedestrian bridge,a fully connected River Lights network would ` I > beautify the urban riverfront,increase visibility and safety,and encourage longer hours of r a• . f': activity along the St.Joseph River and its necklace of parks and open spaces. •7 ''� • Extend the River r11, �''I ��t�'� P� � 1:�Y Lights Exhibit NoI ' 9 Signatur "A` Riverfront The Town Park �. Square ri t • . :Jr. 1effsrson Blvd,_ sr 73, -ioo —4...�+r.AI.. - atisaWrirr,M 4a.. - , I. f .1 \ M . tr- . 0 \. l,_.•Wayne St .- ' + - 'i, - � / , Howard Park River view \f- F i► Square F• EXISTING RIVER LIGHTS \ _ _ �1 . POTENTIAL FUTURE RIVER LIGHTS N, Fully Ill walking loop core around the South Bend dam iiiii Public Realm • Curbless & Shared Streets Curbless streets are designed without the typical physical separation between sidewalks and -^ -,- �, i roadways.encouraging a more seamless flow of movement for all users.These designs promote ;+' t , ' t► safety.enhance mobility,and contribute to environmental sustainability,offering an alternative to lifiW'r;.' traditional car-centric infrastructure The vision plan proposes using shared,curbless streets in multiple locations.Each location1 e emphasizes the activation of the pedestrian realm.The streets are all associated with the .i , +; . Downtown core or a Downtown institution,and they allow for closures for community events and - r -�-- - -. ii activities -» " J r9 -_7 1. Downtown Core 2. Innovation District A:.,-1 •y;` % r // /, 0�1 // • ■ a Colfax Ave m , _.. 1� _ 2/ J-1. ■11`:.. N N �+ , A change in paving type helps denote car versus Linear.flush drains are utilized in this curbless condition to manage vl 4 1 . pedestrian zones stormwater Curbs used minimally for overflow stormwater basins where z '11 needed Contemporary paving patterns denote the pedestrian-only zone 14-1 0 ri . . .. . .. .... .----+ LaSalle Ave c •• . . . . . ,„,. . 7 7At T101 ; ,,,..,„,,..2..... .g, . • , . .. . . • i., , _ . .. ,_,, ,. ,.11iii —_--r Collo',Ave - J + ram.. *4.:.„-..'!�+ F - . r ; + .w "F' 3. Sports and Entertainment District 4. Renaissance District I- ,.-4 i'.[ .ti-. iri +/c-,t;:.,i,St I s . :.:t .• cs •.:r,_ r r Changes in pavement color and texture Li communicate the transition between the car and pedestrian zone. PL.t,Wetly yo Public Realm • Tree Canopy Today The lack of substantial tree cover Downtown presents a significant challenge that impacts -a.-� r+dr . r '� _ peoples comfort.sense of safety.and walkability.Providing a regular treescape Downtown ° •,o '� � �e _ will offer shade andprotection for 'pedestrians,creating a more enjoyable walking experience ,� . ' _ >< r "- -- _ Y white decreasing the perceived distance between key Downtown destinations.Trees also offer Jpr, '�` L", " w .r �x Apr" ' - , " environmental benefits.loweringtemperatures byso degrees on hot days creatinghabitat ,�'`' ' ' � ` %� P 9 Y /� a A 6 of connected greenway corridors for wildlife. `' `� ;9 ' ,.,-cif• " a 4 •" -- 4.oey✓ mow0. / -.:;,� ram. ; b . 't • .i w . ...la c-- -tr::-i :1 . =,,,,,,_. ..,._ . ,.. -N4 v- ,•-.:...:.--..,.;:I IVI'l f .5,'--..' ' ''''!,Z ' l!ILLaiZT1 �F. k. - - r .::'._Ly ►• Y.^ � '.cam.- �l �T f' ~ :./Y8, ._, / _ 7... Ir. The 5o0 Block of South Michigan Street and along Wayne Street are just two examples where the tree canopy is absent Downtown.Adding Tomorrow •/""' .Y 0' fir- -Uy. - f street trees in both locations would provide a buffer between pedestrians and traffic.improve walkability.and enhance and increase the �� `- ., value of adjacent properties. - Ze, ti � .+.. 7 __ �'? '.,. -. • �i.. 771.,'stir '1 � +4 li'sN'---"N-1.. .-:-----„. "...._ ... �s'.91 -+.Y .n� _ �.e,` �4. D g. !i?o • zy,. ,,.'t is •s - A \�1 Ic ^I -f• - ,{- "� ,5:v.- ) ..ta,,, ui = r+ Jt N.. ra. -; + rr r. t � `e. - P V ' fit•" _r '^F i yti ..ai �i ,.:.'ee'P�" s 4. Il n x 410 i,,., .i �� $ k 4`s�— osa (�i ,� t_ _'> ���ry�J�+r tit s 'y i l li I ,{ a,r. 9 ,l e"at T'� _� _ f'7-I/ �.- �. .A •�. Tot4411P'... ' Ill'''.'.. Orn ir10. ..„Aar ..,, ,.... ,yr 7 [ ,: •, ., I:! 3,...4113; A � � f z . - f._ •� In certain locations where the sidewalk depth permits,a double A healthy urban tree canopy can exist in places with tight setbacks. - 4 go o,;f -4 •.�-p .V ,� Arta: altos of trees ran provide comfortable gathering space • - '`' '- Dubuc wiiiiiii 9/ Public Realm • Streetscapes for People Tomorrow 44 .rT 444 -ANr One of the biggest challenges in Downtown South Bend is the lack of a comfortable walking experience.Pavement �,, • f �� •. + �/�/io dominates the cityscape.and although many amenities are in .} `,, 4 t ; C o ; • .44 °1�'j• - close proximity,they often feel distant due to the discomfort of " . '7 '"-\- f t koli' r,+ , ; l walking on Downtown streets. 4'"!!I� ,�I�i r �`,4 i1iiirr '��� ti Prioritizing street trees,adding trees to urban pocket parks,and t 1ilife ; 117;N N S p ` t j7 creating planted bioswale bulb-outs in the parallel parking lane 1 Af rd A S A ire - 4114.71; i` i� .' /,_�iwould improve the pedestrian experience.These initiatives will ly,.� ,� rOlt / 0help green the streets,slow down traffic,and provide a buffer + V'x- x 14 l - il I .l j �l ' 4 ' _ for pedestrians,resulting in streetscapes designed for people f ! � s.r.. ,---, -! — -Al /� .' rather than just cars. Q w -� f www���«e"` III. .�1 ( t�.t' _- z ���� /' fT • Y ''/'"lo' z 1. How To:Embrace • < - 1,1°°i'llf-lieli-' ----- Sustainable Practices 134: 11.' 1. —7'.. ' 111 __ ' •Follow best practices for - . , I 1 + stormwater management to ' � .Z prevent run off into the St. Joseph River. '$-" } __ -_ !Ali -y. .,Q_pp.. _ • •Incorporate bioswales into r ,d, street design and parklets. r-- Today , e •' =_ ♦ t r •Protect and save large s. - -- - .Tsr- M =`? ••' existingstreet trees t+ Looking north on Michigan Ave near the Intersection with Monroe St,the - .3 •Add permeable payers t0 ,, streetscape is dominated by asphalt and concrete,creating an environment - r` y-0 parallel parking areas to f for cars.not people y+ s decrease runoff 4` t - grc. t. •Increase tree canopy in ill x�� �i t i �`" t �l l i : Downtown to have 30%tree ' • 't�'Z, ;. coverage by 2050 • a. + Wide sidewalks with outdoor dining,regular street trees.and landscaping make this an enjoyable urban sidewalk. ,. i. k.iul,ke.,in,, _e ,A F-`'«k t y¢r ret6 * ti t Public Realm • Streetscapes for PeoDte f‘iW " , f I��,�� Q i D/ ! Tomorrow Activating the ground floor of Downtown buildings invites U "f7 / / • --:::-I" 131 people to walk and enjoy public streets.Small interventions at V 6 O g� I the street level can create a more engaging public realm.The �11�11_1111�' r Y. example to the right on Jefferson Boulevard illustrates how a �� '' '���' ', few minor adjustments can transform a streetscape.The key 0j � ji.., 3strategs here include: F 1 II ' i 1 I .. ;,�i � �� I ,-/= - _• �9 a (� • t I/ _ -" transparent glazing to see the activity in the building I f`" �- �_,J. i • Utilizing movable planters to soften the streetscape -i 1f/ • ' I , ,; 1 d� �yir,'." �• �� -2 • • 9 0 I l� - � where the building meets the sidewalk ii I i, A$` ji _ „n l•,' i l • Adding additional entrances where possible to increase ! l Ihr- f i , - , kM , activity _4.710iil , �1; t t'1 t ' (1, 1 1'A '! t ; i l c � -, « _.0 � • Including lighting on the building facade for safety and r:l a' t1 •��f ,�Att''' / ,Sri " �/ security at night. .�� P. +•—. ,_ '...., _ A ' i, 11 '`�� 6. Y �' - �I;�' _- _ kt;if, e (l 11 f it:, 1 ii v. , � • tidis i .k. tar a \v. i. it — — —f a ., 1 _ Today �` .n _' '' i \ - ' T\ i 10- Looking west on Jefferson Boulevard there is a generous pedestrian sidewalk and planting buffer,but the ground floor use of the building has opaque glass and does not engage with the pedestrian realm. Public Realm yy Public Realm • Multi- Modal Connectivity Proposed Howard St Bike Route LINK TRAIL Connecting Downtown involves more than just accommodating — RIVERFRONT TRAILS cars and pedestrians:it is also crucial to enhance connections — PROTECTED/OFF-STREET BIKE ROUTS Leep �' ON-STREET BIKE ROUTES Parke( among various modes of transportation,including bikes. •••• PROPOSED BIKE ROUTES y scooters,buses,and trains. •••• PROPOSED TRAILS --m_, The City has significantly invested in the pedestrian and bicycle ki • network,including the new i.5-mile Link Trail,connecting the rx University of Notre Dame to Downtown.However,the network • f Proposed Marion is still incomplete and has opportunities to grow,especially St Bike Route to the west.Completing these connections,tying them to the t + - riverfront trails,and ensuring they connect to all the different / ' o Proposed . Downtown districts will create a comprehensive system, y' m d • p" '•1 ., a a making it easier and more enjoyable for people to access and m' •' . navi ate Downtown. n - -- N g _ Proposed W Colfax St Bike Route rn ,•�M•�}"�r' •. Q Q I 71 JeffersonBtvd ntr _ .... S Q .. w Bike Route _.- m c / c Wayne St o- Bike Route `` h oward The new i.5-mile Link Trail connects the University of Notre �s f0 -- - - �s P irk Dame to Downtown via a protected bike lane. L , l , AIM ill -- . . r * e ft _• y-. ! w • Monroe St Bike Route _ - - / 1` T W Y 1 - -.: Oliver Trail i m iFi t A- ., 1� I �q.. .... L J AV 1. d O a Sample St Bike Route a .- Recently completed bike and pedestrian infrastructure increase the safety of it, Bike and trail networks and proposed future connections Recently updated bike and pedestrian infrastructure along Man intersection where Niles Avenue crosses Lasalle Avenue Street waiting to be tied into a more comprehensive system :.. Public Re,,lrr 100 Public Realm • Multi- Modal Connectivity f Tomorrow Today the Amtrak trains are directed to a small concrete blockII building on the western side of Downtown.It is surrounded by O. i- IIr„4 '. h l ' I-'�r uninviting industrial uses.The City is pursuing rerouting the /J �l� f 'South Bend Amtrak stop from the remote corner of town to the /��lS `� I' Ii< 1 historic train station that sits at a key location adjacent to Four Ai �/ if�4" / c ' If f' Winds field at the corner of Lafayette Blvd and South Street. If / ,/y t o ` ' ,,/..) . 'I 1 Ali Pod 'L lei '1lI.Ifr: Lø1 , �( l �C-4 S _ Ir Ili IF, E7 IR' ' y ,! r ! f� ,, t r I r l t ° . rfartill ,� I. r. I., . OP 1 Today .�i ,4�� Today,the historic union station building sits vacant and unused + �� 1 . -- - II NI \\, i ' a. rt The existing station today Is located on West Washington Street.over Bringing Amtrak trains back to the historic train station would provide an additional mode of transit Downtown while 1.5 mites from Downtown also preserving and activating an important cultural landmark Public Rvalin l0l J. _..F wF:i> >YA Public Realm • Transit ,..._.7 , , L____..„ South Bend's public transit system,operated by Transpo.is \ 9 a critical component of the regional transportation system. offering options for navigating the City without the use of a personal vehicle.The South Street Station,the central transfer station,is located in the southern portion of Downtown.It is co-located with the Greyhound Bus Station and across the o� street from Union Station,which may serve as the future o® `' Amtrak station.However,the funding for the transit system is ��� ° \, • limited and translates into tong headways(Low frequency)for --\, 4 most routes.Oftentimes.riding the bus takes much longer than � l O driving.The University has a large population of potential riders • who might ride the bus Downtown if it were more convenient. , l The City and Transpo should explore partnerships to fund an �' increase in the frequency on key routes to less than 15 minutes. - allowing riders to confidently travel to and from Downtown O without planning ahead. f ''.\ © � o •How To:Build Comfort- ►_.. �, able and Accessible Con- .. ,•. 't O nections I T •Refine bus transit to prioritize `i' ( . consistent.dependable - ,.. . service •Prioritize frequently traveled , routes •Build comfortable,protected t f - .,• —, bus shelters le- •Encourage cycling and ,; micro-mobility (�� •Promote watkability by making routes safer and - --- more comfortable 0 - . cV - '+ ��" J _ :: r it ' ' 1111San � !:`' A• - i . sea 3:r __,_, , . „. ..„ ..,.. .74.,,,,,,-._ 7, , __ , _ _.,2 4:'- 41- (/, �-. Lr I I ti1Iii! $t" . -)1 j - ,ram i Ash-- — - wwwwjwit =� err .Is�� __ men- -�; ! � I r ,� I r _ - N ii � , -_�a 4 fit Time" 1 1 - , = tia \*Aut.... _� _�••? i ..\(\1\VN V \t ' ' 2. ill= _.°M 00.1°' 1 ,,, i 'i,o,w,g, rlga-i • rtb,im"ic $s ),'"'l �' `mac -71.,A) ,. LIk ,' , v , ..:sV.---4 \ ,.ti,.rSA_\......t,..-5„4.,.., r. il I i 11 . , ., ,L..., • 1,, am.. % l41-) '\A- IL 0 ,fir'= �z , 1 111-^1 it ., t! f? „... tn . E.,-;.. , A7 , -' �. 1 Built Form & Design ------- ___ , MID BLOCK CONNECTIONS , Standards RETAIL INCENTIVE ZONE , RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY I` HISTORIC&EXISTING FOCAL POINTS -� A Regulating plan to guide future 111 FUTURE FOCAL POINTS a`a , development in Downtown f Lk As South Bend continues to evolve,it is crucial to guide the wdyWBSr . 6 aAonst built environment and ensure that new developments have a positive impact on the public realm.These design standards �' •y offer guidance on best practices for Downtown. mu I/ •- I" --. ■Lasalle Ave Retail Incentive Zone }' j m • Retail uses along Michigan Street should be incentivized ■ t; i a Colfax Ave , v in these locations to create an active retail destination o Downtown 0 I_ '� ', Q Washington St.__. , _ 0 a i tl Residential District Overlay _ I m.� i w ■ {t a o • Allow smaller tot sizes within this zone to encourage a i, ~� 1 m 2 _' c • m v f� j'�` Jefferson Blvd m variety of housing types downtown � q __ / .` ct • Provide flexibility on front yard setbacks to allow for a ~y"' ■ 1J`�L. w St `'•� variety of street frontage conditions for residential units \� Mid-Block Connections western Ave - • f • Important connections through the middle of blocks should I i e ro if i I i be enhanced to improve the wanderability of downtown i .':# :» Monroe St - • Existing alleyways should be preserved and designated I "'1 Y, J :._I _ for use as a pedestrian way,access for back-of-house - moinu ' - operations,or a combination of both. Mil Focal Points ■ el CI • Preserve important views to enhance place-making I 113. iz opportunities N m • Loading docks,trash enclosures and parking access should be located away from significant corners and views. Sample St Built Form 8 Design Standards too Retail Frontage CREATING AN ACTIVE, ENGAGING " I!I ' • ,I011 \'\ ' RETAIL ENVIRONMENTiii . • l kr\ The streetscape offers an excellent opportunityfor activation. • } t �`►r 11 1 ;:'"< f'� The area immediately adjacent to the building face can be17'4. •jr • configured in a variety of ways depending on the uses inside / ~' I . • ' i f* u the building.For retail and mixed-use buildings,seating. ' n i� =' - dining,and street furniture can be used to engage shoppers (f �i'or/ ; i•, '` € by extending the retail experience into the outdoors.Street 't Ir Is- I ', Y' 1 �� fumiture also includes bike infrastructure,such as bike racks t ' �(. lir 1 ,� •,ffle,., t • -r ' and repair stations. . r .I '41 l _ �` Retail frontage guidelines '-- j �` r s;' �� `1 :, �! • In areas with retail on the ground floor,hardscape can `: t J w accommodate benches.bike infrastructure,seating, • 11- altt A` signage,and merchandise displays.Movablepots or Sidewalk seating.additional planting.diverse ma of store signage.awnings.and portable Diverse sidewalk frontage with plantings.bike racks.potted plants.movable sidewalk heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting place year-round seating inviting storefronts appropriately sized signage and special paving _ . planters provide versatile landscaping that can be relocated _ �-• i as needed. • In areas withground-floor restaurants,design outdoor t 9 y i dining as private seating for retail tenants,ensuring clear 'r '` ' access to buildings and visibility to open spaces.The dining t%fi area can include tables,seating,umbrellas,and movable I ` i r, pots,and planters. r' • In curbless environments.bollards can separate pedestrians •from vehicles.Consider other creative solutions such as It; .arl . - ..._. _ I planter pots,seat walls,and curbed planting beds along with other vehicular deterrents in curbless environments. -� �'t-i _A . . 4 ..-I '1 q•. Y • Seasonal displays,pop-ups,and furnishings are -' .j encouraged to promote activity throughout the year. - ,i Li Jak • Sidewalk seating,planters,signage and awnings.and �� I' ' portable heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting F3a � - place year-round = _'i, =ter ` �- - -- String light&movable planter&and high quality paving materials make an attractive retail Clothing and goods displayed outside of retail stores attract shoppers and contribute to the frontage.Wide,operable restaurant windows bring energy out to the sidewalk and make a streetscape more inviting public environment Built Form&Design Standards to Retail Frontage .\ �' i , r, SIDEWALK ZONES FOR AN ACTIVE It ' `� I " RETAIL FRONTAGE ! ti ( •I i' ' I�`� �1. �i, � � a The sidewalks in front of downtown retail can be broken : , 'II; ;! � into three parts'.the marketing zone,the clear zone,and t ; • l�1 If fi, I, r�, - �i y 1 ,aIR the landscape zone.The marketing zone offers space for .� 1 ,�i l +�i i i i '�. - , retailers to display signage or merchandise or for restaurants 9 f l ( M to locate outdoor seating.The clear zone must remain clear �� r 1' .', _ of any furniture or advertisements to allow for a clear flow of , i pedestrian traffic.The landscape zone protects the pedestrian , ` ! ) i �{ '+,- ,I ;• "._ f- from the street and moving traffic.Grated trees,landscaping, • ., •t, bioswales,and bike racks are appropriate in the landscape ,`4.4 a 1 'M ' zone. ►- ` f ti q 9 ' I' 11 a Essential elements for a successful retail frontage „ i }� LT. r QCanopies or awnings to provide shade and protection from �i ( a the elements ' � i . Z ii- I ;r,4 _ eTransparent glazing to allow visual connection into the �' t ' r, v ' ' i �_ I z ground floor spaces �i, ,..! ter ! `�. •�.,,, ,. 0 Tasteful and appropriately sized signage i 7 _oa Q Seating for outdoor dining(Can be Located in the Marketing , 1, 'y zone or landscape zone) l '- - A‘ A r. x�r 0 Benches for seating f 1 I'} - Y r • • ` Street trees(Can begrated or in planter beds) +` - , 0 .r . i.i. M Ni1 Individual storefront identity to break up the scale of the 'L .t 'i . ! (], .O 4 — 0 • pedestrian experience ' ; I, _. ` � r.8,...t 0 Movable planters - - ' _3 , • 4 4 ,ice �r, 11114 ;:k - 1 -4.-11 4. Marketing Zone Clear Zone landscape Zone -� 4 1 Movable&outdoor Remain Clear for Tree Pits,landscaping ' ' �_�`•*n furniture for retail uses pedestrians and public furniture ? Built Form&Design Standards 106 Residential Frontage ATTRACTING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN TO LIVE REQUIRES THOUGHTFUL ` ;` i qii. PLANNING FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS a •. w' Two types of residential entries can be found in Downtown: {N ' " ;: ��y ,�• _ multi-unit building entries and individual unit entries.Building T E '� '`�. ' entries for multi-unit buildings should direct residents and 'i '�' *.: visitors to entrances through the use of canopies,signage,and 1 �� I transparent glazing.Individual unit entries should be separated e I 1� ,., s from the street using a change in grade,screen walls,and m ill�; I t' a: '� 11 plantings to create a sense of privacy in a busy urban district. ���{{{���°°° It i fimA # i . Residential Design Guidelines — --_^ ti— - s '�-_ 0 Design primary residential building entries so that they are J. easily recognizable and accessible 40 Minimize door swings opening directly onto sidewalk areas. . . , . . . • . : - The ground floor of apartments can have individual unit Recess entries where possible to create more space to I, I I II a7 entries that activate a downtown street accommodate door swingsa k 0 Consider overhangs,canopies,and awnings above • i { ' 4 w > 6 entrances to protect pedestrians II `., ' s .� ,. 'O 0 Create a sense of privacy for individual unit entries by 41 ,� Ir, elevating the ground floor above the sidewalk,using steps, I F low walls,plantings,or other elements i : - r • L t' •yaw, 0 Consider porches or stoops for individual unit entries(see 1 +! _ , ` _t)+ following pages for more details on the types of individual s + 0! a= © © y 1 unit entries) a -1 "- r;F �. ?-.j'a '+ 1:' F 4 k,rv -a- .. 9 —ni Urban townhouses provide another housing option with Marketing Zone Clear Zone Landscape Zone individual entries to multi-level units Landscaping& Remain Clear for Tree Pits. boundary walls to pedestrians Landscaping or screen broswales in this Built Form&Design Standards to7 residential units location Residential Frontage • Apartment k ,, SIDEWALK ZONES WITH NARROW re 114 ,,i,, , T. r RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACK ` :-Tlr- I ;,~; rl ; , I vi ♦ `n G 1. r For residential frontage.the area between the building and the r, �t ,A ' --� F j curb falls into three zones the terrace zone.the clear zone.and • l„r `X ' ,i 4716' the landscape zone.The terrace zone belongs to individual 'r . _ - , ground-floor residential units.Within this zone,plantings,Low (' walls,stoops,steps,and terraces are associated with the + 't: r. It�;`' •'4\ !l Si:s individual units.The clear zone must remain clear to allow for * ? 1 lrl s. a free flow of pedestrian traffic.Plantings and greenery in the �--'- landscape zone help to soften the residential address and ' '` " ��� provide a buffer to the street. ' tp',;r t Essential elements for a successful residential gr. w " frontage t. .. -M 0 Recessed entryto allow for semi-private terrace • T' � I N 0 Plantings to screen ground floor units k 1,J, ��' o ©Street trees(Can be grated or in planter beds) --" ' '•'4- 1 M © Individual unit entry canopies to provide shade and � ' .� it ,,,' protection from the elements — �0 '.- -=- A. _ (' I. ..0 0 Grade separation to create privacy for the ground floor t _ _ i f occupants �_ �. .L - ,, 4 f • _t, t ! i , . _ _ . ,> ,. , .. _,..,,1 rt. Terrace Zone Clear Zone Landscape Zone Landscaping&Low Remain Clear for Tree Pits. .Z i �. walls to screen pedestrians landscaping or j - 'a....• residential units bioswales in this *-r ;I .. - location Built Torn&Design Stanch:<i. Residential Frontage • Townhouse tJ 1 SIDEWALK ZONES WITH A DEEPER J ; �.+ r t,' i RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACK • ' ' Moving away from Downtown,toward the neighborhood,high r -;;. Sri ,, r ft "i density townhomes and duplexes with slightly more generous �1I� front yard setbacks provide an additional housing type for downtown.This frontage type is similar to that of the multi- �T 41 `� family ground floor residential units,but has a slightly larger terrace zone and can potentially have more plantings and less ` , -itio. paving in the landscape zone.This frontage type is ideally f II located at the edges of Downtown adjacent to surrounding I . . 4 neighborhood fabric.A sense of privacy for individual unit entries is created using steps,low walls,plantings,or other `. elements. ! L _ "'"s' Important elements for a successful residential 1 i ii frontage 1i ;' ._ _ _ - 3 _ 0 Recessed entry to allow for semi-private terrace 11 I r 0 Plantings to screen ground floor units i , tl 0 Street trees-in planter beds or fully planted �� I• t'rt. landscape zone - 54 E. . !,, ©Individual unit entry canopies to provide shade and 1 l r'`," t, , ` protection from the elements I ,1 a, ©Steps to separate unit from the public pedestrian realm I 1 ii i '• r- .f.•r:� ' OFences or walls with gates to separate the public from the 4(AO1 r < - n '`'ic 4. r I�j• ' semi-private realm �`0�i, • ,r-,,y •- ,. fX , ,r. 1 1 i $ . . ; .. . _... ,., ..?:., 0 ,'.V. -416 4, - .)1 Terrace Zone Clear Zone Landscape Zone r i41 Landscaping&Low watts to Remain Clear for Tree pits.Landscaping screen residential units pedestrians or bioswales in this i Location Built Form&De4ign Standards tog Street Frontage with Grade Change MANAGING SLOPING SITES TO ALLOW FOR A COMFORTABLE PUBLIC REALM In a Downtown setting,where many buildings have zero — .,,i.;-_ "'!!'!"��*'t.� tot setbacks,it can be challenging to resolve long building ,it __ t i 1 . facades and ground floor access without having a adverse t . t' ■i i l affect on the sidewalk and public realm.To encourage a r 1 T second positive outcome on a site with grade change,it is important to: I ', i { 11 �}f [I- fili: f1oOr � • Carefully understand the site grading during the early — i ff a Soot h Taller eight oor at conceptualphases of design. «g entry P 9 C • Work with the grade rather than against it.Use terraces to help create useable space and mediate grade changes.. • Carefully consider loading and parking entry locations. a • Consider resolving the grade inside the first floor of the • 4 building with ramps and stairs.Allow for taller volumes in public spaces on the ground floor. • Recess front entries to mitigate running slope grade '! challenges for ADA accessibility. • + v _ What to avoid: resolving grade change by splitting �; sidewalk to the detriment of the public realm ,tt r;i\ stab Break40 ;- i : :< : � f ,! i1 `. entry space toUtilize ramps and stye airs change in 'iorgrade lobby& Ail"'.'- . - 4". ` t - ! �-; Exterior entrance remains flush with sidewalk DOWNTOV.N e1.,TfI BEND o.ts nt AN ! •AGOUTI-f rsE ND.,NrflcNA I MARCH zpz6 Built Form 8 Design Standards 110 Significant Focal Points HISTORIC&EXISTING FOCAL POINTS I 0 FUTURE FOCAL POINTS t �, t \ WHERE THE IMPORTANT MOMENTS ARE IN DOWNTOWN TODAY As the City grows and changes.it is important to preserve the `\ eP oP recognizable corners and views that are iconic in downtown. p ', yoos This diagram highlights prominent existing buildings and their i existing view corridors.as well as important key focal points to tacos , ' consider in future developments. ay West Marion St t t MN °1 e um '. }ar F • ® 0 If Lasalle Ave - ' a u — i i tr ■ II II x Q<_ - - . Colfax Ave r tik It Washington St„__,,rr pro t E ■d J in L-3 m j jj `f} ^�1^�q c 9 Y ��� ��-" , 7 a ■t ur `3m _'irefoi f ',7 Jefferson Blvd 111111763117 %`\ In , 1 -1-1- l ,,�".._.'1 y Western Ave f' r... O ``�\. rL Cam,' .....,�,.� ~t_ .1 -li e I . 1 - Monroe • Sl t' S Mill E'• I. it Y.. r 6. I ._ til '- Va. II _ ,.* N z The All American Bank Building sits at a prominent location at the corner of Michlc;r i. Washington Street Sample St Built Form&Design Standards ui Significant Focal Points HOW TO KEEP ICONIC MOMENTS - DOWNTOWN AND CREATE NEW ONES E LasalleAve -- ... - -- Historic&Existing Focal Points: Gwen • Step and angle new buildings back from the street edge to stiver park create sight lines to existing historic architectural resources M -. • Restore and preserve existing buildings at focal point INIPPOWINOWIMPIIIMO re`a l locations Jon Hunt j Z Plaza r Future Focal Points: f • Utilize higher quality building materials,attractive E Cotfax Ave i'1 proportions,and creative massing to make character ' v. 1 °tt defining public spaces a c The view-shed map showing the LaSalle Buitding and Morris - - 0 ^ • Locate front doors at these key locations Performing Arts Center important facades The northwestern Q corner of the intersection of LaSalle Ave and Michigan Street will -----— �\ -I. 6 i z • Create an engaging ground floor environment be an important corner for future development in that Location 0 • Avoid placing loading,parking and other back-of-house o uses within direct view of these significant downtown m moments - ,-.r 1 • Plant and landscape appropriately to provide clear sight ra lines at the most prominent locationsst 40 . 0ftl. r- ',...e. Patrick's - - - .%i `y Church W Wayne St l n -7y i WAN Proposed Development -- iii a O g I us — tn Western Ave _ The view-shed map of the area of St.Patrick's Church showing the Setting development back from the edge of the sidewalk and inserting a new linear green along Wayne Street creates proposed development set back to preserve the view of the church a long view of the historically significant St.Patrick's Church along Wayne Street Built Form 8 Design Standards tt2 Alley & Mid-block Connections ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITY l 7 Kt,; Mom. 7(f/ �-_ -. Alleys and pedestrian mid-block connections are useful tools "" • i 9. t ,7 , for enhancing the wanderability of the City.When possible,try k i to preserve alleys that provide useful routes for pedestrians f c I t� I I l r and make them fee safe and comfortable by using plantings, ,i- -'► lu -�. $ , ` murals,lights,fixtures and special paving materials. c':, S ! _ Add windows and balconies to buildings with sides along alleys — . 4 r` t j 'i. _ /I to add life and eyes on the public realm.Townhouses and — „� - •,T .,Y.. .n townhouse-like frontage could face alleys to create mews and 4u.„ � II' rl I. A #rS pedestrian oriented.mid-block conditions.New larger mixed- Y�. " use developments can bridge these connections,but preserve " the pedestrian connectivity at the street level \r �,� New construction can preserve access to air and light while preserving mid-block Townhouses facing a pedestrian mews with entry stoops and landscape beds create connections.Water features.landscaping,string lights,and a restaurant activate this space desirable address for these for-sale townhouses in New York City y I Cr �i r r" , , l a 11 § '......, , "s , i ,. ra *If , k' —. I . A , J . 10 mI. , - .,, . ;•__...:. 4. c tr:. ` 1- iit" ' ' -';- - I 4,...,' ; , .- ..: .. -, I , .. l LI* r '.� , V1ti� l htir. �4 ' 1.* . '' '-0' II - ....ri' lifit . ,, i:, :'-' ---"i : ,ii -..r.:, ' , t I -..,:,4,., i M 4 _ - Restaurant seating.and connections to important buildings Plantings.seating,well designed fixtures,attractive signage. High quality paving materials delineate between the vehicle turned this alleyway into a pedestrian only connection and high quality paving materials make this alley a place lane and the pedestrian zones.Newer buildings have Mired-use alley with high quality paving.well lit retail storefronts.sealing.and art people feel comfortable gathering windows,awnings.and entrances fronting the alley Built Form&Design Standards 113 - .-.. ..,.• Screening & Locating Parking & Loading PARKING, UTILITY & LOADING SCREENING ON-STREET LOADING In an active,mixed-use district.parking,utilities,trash,and On-street loading may be provided in locations with loading will be necessary features.Dumpsters,compactors, neighborhoods serving retail,mixed-use buildings,or ganged meter service areas,and ground-mounted mechanical ri, • apartment buildings.Such areas should be designated in each equipment areas such as condenser units for air conditioning �-'! project site plan. must be screened from public view. - . I K r ilLIO�, y„7 , Utility Screening Guidelines/Screening Methods N '' L. 0 - • Landscaping may be used for screening if the appropriate ' ,, a- height and density of the plantings are present. ;'1' • Architectural walls with gates can be utilized to screen the ' ' , ,,,,` utilities adequately. toiiiiiiiimiiiimigiiiim�,,,—j Q 1.7 • Wood.composite,or metal fencing can be used,assuming _ _ a, fencing is tall enough to screen the utilities adequately. • Interior locations can be utilized,including parking garages the In thisflow exaofmplepedest theri utilitans,iereds and ucing mechanicalwalkabluty.equipment arean placedun Insightly the sidewalkThis is impeding . o and cr v z and interior trash rooms.Additional screening inside parking allowed.All utilities and mechanical equipment must be eating sc eened from theiew.public donotmain. garages may be added as appropriate. i ca _ IL ;72r*''''' 7. ! liVi, •• ' I . acy.t In this example the utilities and mechanical equipment are located within the building Parking entrances and loading docks should use the same materials as the main building to but still accessible from the street.The screening fencing and gate aligns with the create a uniform architectural look If possible,the building massing should ensure that they An example of dumpster-c t, ,_i i,iyn y_, 11,1 .r,,;lo 1,i..t,„J of building helping to create a consistent sidewalk and successfully masking the mechanical are slightly recessed from the main pedestrian path of travel. detract from the public realm. equipment. Bwtt Fonn a Destyn Standai cis 114 Zoning & Building Types = 1 U Urban Neighhrarhpnst �4. -»� OVERVIEW 111- A%r c =AIs FUTURE ZONING MAP ' • The built form of Downtown is guided by the South Bend ._.. . ^ . ;_ � - t' , Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map.The Ordinance is - �•., __ • z 'r Q y a local Law that governs the physical development of property. :• 3 I" a - '^r' t 4 -r both the form and scale of buildings and the specific use of land. 6 r y N I ;it ` I ;t ,;. • • `' - The future zoning map within this section proposes howll ` � ° F each lot within Downtown should be zoned following --. I adoption of this plan. 3l;- r. .P''• • , I4, _� +I Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend I � , �! r i Zoning Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to rA.,.r j !�.,, ,, Y � maintain and enhance Downtown's pedestrian-oriented, !ii .. , �- I a o r ' .Y -:�o, I urban environment.Automobile-focused development is Ids r p er: j % / 41%, discouraged.Parking areas should be hidden from view from `I�•■■ Y - '. II 5..-..:0 streets when possible,and access should be carefully planned A t•• _ , - . to minimize the potential for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. "'" ui Drive-throughs are discouraged,and if they are present they - _ ..., Intent should be designed not to be visible from the street.Billboards `- ` Ill s, The Us Urban Neighborhood i District The U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 District should not be located downtown;existing ones should be t *-4 supports mostly single-unit detached supports a full range of housing types, phased out , 1. _ dwellings,but well designed duplexes would from single-unit dwellings to large multi- 1 im' v + also be appropriate.The Ui District features unit buildings,placed at small setbacks. As properties are developed or reused,nonconforming i / . 14 modest building setbacks and inviting Buildings in the U3 District may be built up conditions should be brought into conformance with the i I ! frontages.such as porches and stoops. to four stories in height. proposed zoning district shown,including landscaping, 1 parking,lighting,signage,and building standards. III 4 111 Where It Is Appropriate This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in KEY The Us District is well suited for the residential . The U3 District is appropriate for scattered housing units,doing so will permit people to find housing within s areas In and adjacent to the River Bend and areas on the fringe of Downtown.including downtown that meets theirprice and Lifestyle needs. ®URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 1 MI URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 3 North St Joseph Street Local Historic areas where it provides a transition to The South Bend Zoning Map divides the City into twelve zoning IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD FLEX Districts.The plan would support rezoning lower-density neighborhoods. districts.Seven of these districts-Ui,U3.UF,NC,DT,OS. ®NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER properties within the Ui District to the Us and I-are proposed for Downtown.While their use may be M DOWNTOWN District for projects that augment the historic appropriate,the U2 and U districts are not currently proposed CD INDUSTRIAL neighborhood character. for Downtown.The Si.S2,and C districts should not be used ®OPEN SPACE Downtown because of their suburban nature. .^.DOWNTOWN BOUNDARY Built i I,r K uu,yn SE.,rr, s 115 UFUrban Neighborhood Flex NC Neighborhood Center DT Downtown I Industrial OS Open Space . . 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'/ Iltl trd 111 1111111 ////// s _ ` Vic; _ ` y � a Intent I The UF Urban Flex District supports a full The NC Neighborhood Center District supports The DT Downtown District supports the The I Industrial District supports medium- The OS Open Space District supports the z range of housing types.together with limited higher intensity.mixed-use urban centers, development of South Bend's core into a high- to high-intensity industrial uses.typically development of public parks and other open n small-scale commercial uses.Buildings often near the intersection of major streets intensity.mixed use urban area grouped along highways and major streets spaces. typically have small setbacks and are two to Buildings usually have small or no setbacks i ' and separated from residential uses.Heavy four stories. I and can be up to four stories. i ' industry.gas stations,and vehicle sales and i I;M service uses are discouraged on properties ryi I zoned I District within the Downtown planning Where It Is Appropriate 9 The NC District is well suited for blocks i area. y i immediately outside the Downtown core. The UF District is proposed for areas outside i ! The DT District is appropriate for the The I District is proposed for the southwest The OS District is appropriate for ublicl including along William Street and along Ppublicly the Downtown core.including the west side of ' Downtown core.including areas on both sides + corner of the Downtown planning area,south owned park spaces.including Leeper,Gwen Michigan Street near the Monroe Park St.Joseph Street and along Taylor Street I of the St.Joseph River. of the railroad tracks. Stiver.Pier.Plaza,and Seitz Parks and Jon Hunt neighborhood.As necessary.properties Properties zoned U3 District may be Iwithin the Renaissance District may be ; Plaza.and any new or expanded public parks rezoned to the UF District to permit small- rezoned to the NC District to support mixed- ' in Downtown. scale commercial and institutional uses I use projects including a manufacturing r complementary to their context. 1 component Properties zoned U3 District r may be rezoned to the NC District to permit small-scale commercial and institutional uses complementary to their context. pc,,,r,i'.aiiI .JT,I:C ';.r tt- l , I i t.i.r.,H it i.i. J; l.+=d.: r.r__ Built Form&Design Standards n6 Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different Mid-Rise / Tower Sho• Stacked Flats Apartment House building types and shows in which zoning districts .Building not apply to the OS orrII zoning districcts ®�do } ` e@• Zoning Districts .w ^# ; .^� .- al Urban Neighborhood i 1 1 + '"" ' ' i�. � . 'r Ii ®Urban Neighborhood 3 'Y - --1.:. .-,- -_,-,-.--,--,, ''; ®Urban Neighborhood Flex 1.®0 %%� i I i "" e /, mot- } 141 ,* f ' II �., 0i4iip1�A .K„u i Neighborhood Center t �� d I eY� "� ` Downtown �+i �; w�,l 1 d r i � .ram.- -4. 0 rrr- �° / AVM \ .l e.K 'µY.. f' .ilty \ 11.�'..—I • ---a 041464, a ®.,al A Built Form&Design Stantlar. n • e• E.! , yr ,. �" ®' f 1 [ !,pi (1:5 MI 1 r ', 0 y/ I, + ;. O is it __� .Y .' !I. - ' i I . R, J., - L .4. ._. i . O _ r E, , U To/ y, : -t . . , ''''., E:: / 1 41 10;:t...". 4 f _,, ■ m o� Si uw,s..:-. 3 E1 ar ' .. .9 1 .,1._ 0 ,..A, , ,‘ r _ : ..-... . ' W 111"74. T! 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Hway west t iMarlon St Historicpreservationprovides an opportunity 1 pportunit to breathe new life into the i heart of Downtown and reactivate South Bend's historic buildings.Historic t properties tell the story of South Bend's development,from its industrial ./ roots to its evolving urban landscape.The revitalization of these properties Lasalle Ave i contributes to both cultural vibrancy and economic sustainability.Small $' • y N businesses have been shown to favor and thrive in historic buildings,and i f = g well-maintained historic architecture is linked to increases in property values, Colfax Ave 1 1,'°..t:'-.''" o foot traffic,and greater community engagement.Successful rehabilitation of a a-m a a i e a historic buildings often spurs additional investment nearby.In the context Washington St,__,.A t m I i of renewed interest in urban living,historic architecture also serves as a N � f _ f ; o t desirable draw and feature of walkable downtowns. - �efferson Blvd a . m cc (14. \\ \ ,r Wayne St \\ I a \\171. `i_. r Western Ave \ II • '9['IT CI— .r 1.'. � :7 •::: 7: i .�.M.. Monroe 5t `�e t 0 . * 13 ,3 1' y ham+ u[ 41 •j 3 ' "rf ' 9 _,,emu"'" ` ` its..,A. 1;•=4. 41-111111ra1 i.__ :_ i1i 1••1.'..• _ c ;. le4 r -'' . - 1t ..' , r sty tt �•�� .,..� - } 3 fir ice. c T> it-', ' 1 v A I 41` l Air Viol irtre4 _ Sample St Historic Preservation izo Preservation Principles for Downtown These are four key guidelines for the restoration,reuse,and renovation of historic properties in Downtown.The level of 1.Bring active uses to.historic structures 2. Preserve original building materials and repair intervention necessary on each property varies,but these ` damaged facades guidelines are applicable to all historic structures,not just the 4.;44p d v o 1 w i specific buildings included in this section. 4t' i ,_ �, For additional guidance on best practices see the South Bend _� +n "; _,• �'` r Historic Preservation Standards.It is a series of guidelines i .ail 1-t°a '�. and best practices about the treatment of historic properties, � L r building materials,alterations to existing structures and h 's R•, T"� * .i �, F " a proposed new structures. "� _- :� _ ;lilt ' ' ^" at a.l t, itir �P 4 ,ii►iI : t ► sue✓ 3.Engage the public realm with active uses, 4.When adding to historic buildings,be transparent glazing,and improved signage and sensitive to the historic structure and be mindful lighting at the of setbacks, massing,character,and materiality . ilticl 1 r : i t . • [p = .f i":r ra ., 1, , i _ i r • Historic Preservation 121 Historic Preservation r'��--- -- INDIANA LANDMARKS HISTORIC r ``,`-- VISIONING PROPERTIES r INDIANA LANDMARKS SOUTH BEND HISTORIC I \ HISTORIC VISIONING PROPERTIES RESOURCES - This section highlights and creates a vision for eleven properties that are ; aP� important,at risk,landmarks.Additional downtown historic resources are k t� ,seep included on the map. 5 50 i. 0 212-216 S Michigan Street ® 3i6 W Jefferson Boulevard < 0a,,,w ® 215-217 S Lafayette Boulevard 0 740 S Michigan Street ay�eSr Marton St 0 21g-225 S Lafayette Boulevard ®425 S Michigan Street o o 0 228 S Michigan Street ® 112 W Colfax Avenue *"0. I 0 235 S Michigan Street ® 435 S Michigan Street Lasalle Ave --!" 1 N rZ 0 229 S Michigan Street I a • "o R. is Colfax Ave t __" -.,.- N N �VI ` m N '. 4 Washington St,--aa O1 -65 1 u N T tI = a •�-Jefferson Blvd "`•"'�" m 7 `` ._ ..._,.. 0 O \ D Wayne St \As 1 Western Ave \ Monroe St N.ri I �� i' 1 1 1 1 I 1 _ a g 0 N m I LL tO % . 1 J I 1 Sample St Historic Properties 1. STATE THEATER .�.,"�"..H -"'-�,.`.".., =w -yam= 212-216 S Michigan Street � ... A_ - The National Register-listed State Theater('Blackstone , '''; ' - t F_ ' Theater")was completed in 1g21 and was designed by Henry L — ¢=„ _' T- ." • ' ;�,� _ ;:; Newhouse,known for theaters in the Chicago area.The State '^••" "�" i,,.., p '� Theater ceased operations as a theater in 3.g77 and again in le - ,a .;,.' 'y, .H II 4 �J lgg6,after a three-year attempt to reopen.The theater has I' , ti �� • _ -, been vacant since 2ot6.The South Bend Redevelopment , Commission holds a facade easement on the west-facing. .4' 'il• ! s_ , v„ ,( _ p: main facade. ,,;,,, PF THEATRE! '4U � •••-- ,11P11111E11 Ahead of its time,the State Theater remains an icon :Z' ,' in the heart of Downtown. ' - -;� r ,, As one of two Vaudeville era theaters left in South Bend, Original buildin facade above on right side oh ,� 9 9 p,rt. reactivation of this building would give new energy to the � t South Michigan corridor and retail heart of the City.The .� , / Classical revival style theater retains it's original facade `. ` i V v complete with multistory terra Gotta columns,urns,and heavy is ' rf ' ` %/ entablature.The later-added marquee has become a defining .r-", 0 � 4 feature of the street. iif • Ground floor retail/commercial space would establish the essential street-facing retail spaces on the Zoo block of ' - South Michigan • Marquee could be used creatively,not only as business = v_�.��"•"` " `= advertisement,but for community engagement,art and I :,' public encouragement s� ` • The theater portion of the building could be reactivated to . • 3", A._ fill a gap in medium sized venues(seating 800-1000) -1- ,.' �� tt'" A • Office spaces on the second floor can support the , operations of a theater or be adapted for local business r y = spaces i i i ---. • Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 1gXX Historic preservation 123 ,,':'J,,, M N ,;:,,1 t _ I-I. __,'JTH BFNO INDIANA I M•.. uw. . .d ,d,��A A A yOW A��e A.ram.4�.._ ;• . a u. •_••-♦♦ I ♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ IIP♦♦'•♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ yV o • tl % •t i�.`�'i♦♦' , i'i'i'i'i'No, 'i i i'i'• X 4, •�i•di f• •♦i'i• 1 •F _. ,,,, Z f k k x rc z x f r I0 1 . . , , -,-. )„ 1© __-_ ._—�— r, . -I �� m '- J �� _ i _ • I 1 1 1:. -�] e . 101 al $';'41 NAPE - v E . ----.J . . e H. , . , , , , . . , , . . , N. ._. ...r..7.1. _____ ..._ 1 2. 215-217 S LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD Built around 1gv,this building housed the Cadillac Motor Sales Company and garage.Over the next half century,various auto dealers and one boat dealer occupied the building.In the late iggos,Herrman&Goetz purchased the building and covered the original facade.Today the building sits vacant, Historically,this site was a mixed use site featuring a Restore Terra cotta cornice, sales floor,service garage and general office space. inlays and belt bands • Reuse would provide multiple retail or commercial spaces • Potential for residential units or on-site small scale Remove metal facade Clean and point original brick manufacturing on the second floor or rear of ground floor — - e i What's Underneath? • — F =.�-- 17 ,` •Original brick construction with patterns and recessed areas that create interest and ' \ depth f _ •Decorative terracotta inlays, 0 w cornice and window trim - -— — —-- —__ further enhance the facade i •Original window openings rnA► :;, rim$ - , s, - may maximize the natural light 1 and balance the overall facade 5k•:�s'� +lE -+'fi_.- 0 6 ► 4W-c i dr r,, r` t i I en� i !(I !�:. `.;. �?+ !JI0+If I+1�I�Ap}! i•�9s+�ne1 �•'� Transparent windows with Street trees and other plantings moved into activity on the interior curb bump-outs to clear the walking path Historic Pleservation 1z5 3. 219-225 S LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD A • Built around 1g27.the building was occupied by the Richard • R.Kuehn Company auto dealer,one of many auto dealerships -- that would reside in this building.In 1g32,the building was briefly used as a temporary post office while the new post office and federal building was being constructed. Historically,this was a mixed use site featuring a sales floor,service garage and general office space. Bring back operable Enlarge second floor windows to windows original size • Introduce residential units on the second floor or possible use of the second floor as gallery or artists'spaces W • Create a ground floor retail environment with large r ' i ■ ■ -Aga . . • . r . r r i • ■ ■ o storefronts and updated signage to engage with the pedestrian environment _ r �. _.li-■ f - Z z W 11 r rrrT,rrrr--,. - - __ - ��, SR """i'r` 1tTS3'AIIRAIIT ==== = I , ,tt Lam..__. ... 1 NMI 1111 ■ NNE 4 .....=-1 Fri D._ c, ,.._.:1 pi -- , rT 1 _ .4-- -.3 "'-.r-R Alter ground level store fronts Slightly altered original building facade circa 198o 4. 228 S MICHIGAN STREET • - - , — Clean and point original brick ,de mo Built in 1926 after a fire destroyed the previous building, — Greenblatt's Fur Shop occupied the building,and used the first i I I_ l 1. i floor as a showroom and the upper floors as manufacturing space.In 1987,parts of the facade were restored and a false Reconstruct cornice to metal front that was added in 1g4g was removed. E. appropriate proportions Historically,the goods sold here were manufactured on site. • Reintroduce small scale manufacturing on-site with sales - ,,; , " _ and showroom up front on the ground floor . ... ,,. ,_ - ', • Potential to add upper floor residential units 11E111111i - 1111111I-� — 1 �_ Restore original - = „i • •• bronze windows • t I:� i Ell ce' I ._ . i •r • f i _ r 11111 , I BOUTIQUE 5T❑ iii�� >, 1111 �� u• eouriaue )!TONE I�Sj MM• �.,. ii_— 1- iiilliilliilliilliil, „: .".. " WM MAI L. '_-- '? -t,`" A 2-store front wide single business on the main level Original building facade seen at the far right of the photo Circa late 1920s. Historic Preservation rn 5. 235 S MICHIGAN STREET >=+e, The current building dates to 1924,when the previous i8gos building was extended and renovated.After the alteration,the .,' g --, building featured store space along both West Wayne and --if If- � . South Michigan Streets and office spaces on the upper floors. ...e� re a " i '� ° ,` - The first floor was converted to restaurant space in the ig8os. 1 IT Ir f IILit _ - 1' Storefronts drew foot traffic from both W.Wayne and B18N Ofifillingl 0 . S.Michigan streets. pirJJIg ' !. • Introduce residential or office units on the second,third - ,•` ' ^ ii Ct 'f ii t humig and forth floors and possible use of the roof as an amenity • space sl ! I !�� , - • Create varied ground floor storefronts that engage the -. ,� 0 r. _ -;i ` a pedestrian walking from W.Wayne Street or along the Remove sun room additions J y o Michigan Street Retail Core from south facade _ a Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 1920s u • The Wayne street facade offers opportunity for multiple Restore cast iron cornice retail and commercial configurations z a t .1. •:•-ri oi-T, .,...... ... .. ... :.... .... ....•..••.. ,, J�J.rJJSJJ:IJ-1J JJUJV,... a • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ E ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ all ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ III ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I ! ■ ill • ® ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ IN 11I ii ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ III ■ 1 II ■ 1 IN ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ II i 1 1 I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ II II II MEM MN MI -- M- •MI f-l.,:c: MI ti WPM SEM MEM NM SIM I MIMI f/ MU PPM "IP Oil II"II I I 0 II 2' INIP in 111 111 El I II 0 1 -T-ji• IQ Remove paint clean and / point original brick Reintroduce storefront to west facade ":. i._,., .. ii, i[.. r:I, r.•,:.i-- Histonc Preservat:<. ,t 6. 229 S MICHIGAN STREET Remove ig6os metal The Center City Building as it stands today encompasses facade and awning an early 2oth century building designed to took like multiple l storefronts.Until 1943,part of the current building was in use as Merchants National Bank.When the bank closed,the Grand Leader department store expanded,and in ig6o the building r . • L. ,.,1,„-4--��i was extensively remodeled and the steel facade installed. Restore original stone facade f Original stone lies under the ig60s metal facade. • Reestablish storefronts that encourage double facing retail ' • Large square footage offers opportunities for mixed use - Including retail,small scale manufacturing,a boutique hotel. 11111 studios and office space — no` -MIMI Mil 111111 I_ WIN_ • Original facade brings interest and connects the future to -- ' III the historic walkable retail corridor of South Michigan existing Dainty Mikd.w 1=i ill. MN Mil Mill Maid Food Han l c., . NM *_ Irl ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ > III ■ ■ mow. tea; 11111111. MIN MINI _ _ _ _ r ii i iiri t I r I I I I ii - HI MI _ J Reintroduce store front III • Original building facade above on right side of photo circa igxx commercial spaces HI,turlc Pr.,seiv.11rur, 1,9 7. 316 W JEFFERSON BOULEVARD err This stone and brick building was completed in 1924 for the Knights of Columbus and was designed by Nicol,Sholer,and • Hoffman of Lafayette.Indiana.The building was purchased by the Indiana Club in 1936,though it is now vacant. The building was a pillar of early 20th century social Life. • Create multiple retail or art spaces on the ground floor, Restore original brick showcasing activity inside with transparent glass and terra Gotta facade VI • Make use of the upper floor ballroom as a mid-size venue space or high-ceilinged lofts _ • Flexible 1-4 retail spaces,commercial,event and office " opportunities • Should not be residential on ground floor L'l �= �y b- io z iii lit 1-l. iii • i, • , r [i . c i. , .. _i_., i , _.,_. ... '- -----7 i I' g �_ T - 1 1 'L,_ III i Reintroduce store front commercial spaces 9. 425 S MICHIGAN STREET This brick building was built in 1.92g,and Sears,Roebuck s--,. and Co.moved in shortly after its completion.Sears left f1 i the building in ig4g,and the locally-known Inwood's Store , • r# moved in.Inwood's remained in the building until the —•.j p store's final years in ig8g, +far 'iI _r - "I - d. I I ? I . r MIMI ROW @�� 1 j' jIIII . __ egi . ., , . . alaiiiiii. ,.0i.__._ ill ,,. ill iniiii-il , ,_ t 8. 74o S MICHIGAN STREET This brick and terra Gotta building was built in 1g28 by the —__--—__MIMI a MINI—MilIndiana Lumber and Manufacturing Company to act as a MIL showroom for their lumber.The building originally stood in �_. front of the company's sprawling lumber yard.In sg4o,Bendix r t Local g bought the building for use as its union halt,linking it to } ! u t _ South Bend's rich labor history. 11 I ■ .> Itr - Historic Preib,vatiorl 131 11. 435 S MICHIGAN STREET Henry Greenblatt and Phillip Smith GIVI GO built this commercial building in -• - 1922.The space originally offered 'Zr " *4 MEM 1... eight separate store spaces along i Man- C . . = rill ■` 3 EEEE!; oryy ofMIN i ��■Ii��// Ceing -- the Whitmer-McNease Music THE RDD<IHUTT❑N 1111111111111111111111 IIIIIIIINI111- Company. 4 - i auul,. �■ 5 F 0 1O. 112 W COLFAX AVENUE ■ . ■ This building was built in igoi,with a new and secondhand store on the first fleet and residences on the second floor.In igiq,a 4z i 1...I .�. ■.111 saloon opened in the building,but it was • ,�� 4. i _ ��I11l� . ■■■i ■■■ II■II almost immediately placed into receivership. - The Colfax Restaurant opened in part of Pil�"��f. -r4�1i .,.w F the building in ig2i,and by ig6g,the Colfax =• c � Restaurant("The Loft")had expanded to the rest of the building,which has held /iiii 11,1111111 restaurants since. .. v I i_c v_ t I 4._.i r © N,d4.1, .r.. Historic Preservation 132 ' '� :-m j ram 7 r�� 1'-il r±.rz.. 3 ,:\ 2: \ 'it .'.—s -6 ° >a :P?: la �� 1 ,\ A c : :t a.1 fl ik14 I El GI i-� \ A i` V. t•I L &c...., ,a , J • - I -` > J .! C.1 t _ r ��555 \�� Jy y , IIM INI11141IP ram. mat me Illii +i�ll �I�MA 1 � � �' f t tT. 3 f _ .741 \ii 1:7--- i litasi__fA liU I. 1' I� 1--:- 11111W)/4"="-±-i.:: =4-..- 1;4-4A iii Ili -2 �� t�� .�t \ ` • al Tr:- _. . A4 ,a \ tag 4- 4 f,.. ..... ,.--4--, ci ,, . .--- , fi 1 � �IN= -- •��( S • r off==-T1 if •■. ' t \ \ �r 7��� CU • Y, 1 i\ t: fi F v • -- �i v .1'� i �- ` '_mom V A._ I. Ili. , 5 (\' ?' -1 1l n___ , r.. * \� /) . JIM I , ...] ..\ a t \ f i r ;: ' i `' a rs� NI ‘, I4.0 te t , . " • r-. ... r�....:JiiZ; - , ' 1 11 ''' i r it 1 14 410L--ivi , il ' hi!ii i' I itkaw , olden . .".....11 li tfit i " 41,4 , W.10 \ \ \flit;if C1 i ""' Implementation Strategies From the beginning of the process,the City of South Bend Private Funding Sources Example Funding Stack fora Public Project approached the Downtown South Bend 2045 plan through Private funding sources typically fund the majority of private Philanthropic Funding for Gaps_.> the lens of im lementabiGt .This informed the selection not covered by other sources P Y development(for-profit buildings and uses on privately owned criteria for the interventions.the vetting and development of land).Private funding sources typically include: Leveraged Private lnvestment-9 action steps.and the intentional involvement of partners early •in the process.The plan is based in market projections of Conventional bank debt Local match and/or tar-3 >Project Cost what is realistic and achievable in the 20-year timeframe.The • Subordinated debt implementation strategy laid out in this chapter addresses lead •responsibilities and roles.partnerships.and timeframes. Private capital and equity State&Federal grants&bonds Philanthropic Funding Sources _ Philanthropic grants should act primarily as the gap equity w FUNDING SOURCES for both public and private projects.The intent is to ensure Example Funding Stack far a Privet Project o Public Funding Sources that grants from donors and foundations are leveraging the PnilantMopk Gams - in Public funding sources form the base of the capital stack maximum public and private sources first.Grant requirements Public lncentives—> z for projects with public benefit.Public funding sources are will be defined to ensure the desired impact. Owner/Developer EgpbY� 71 0 appropriate for projects such as: Total e Project . • Creation of public gathering space and parks How will projects be implemented? Subordinated Uebt—� >Cast ce • Public-private partnerships(PPPs) • Street transformations and public right-of-way projects Conventional sank Debt—) • Publicly-funded and publicly-led projects within rights-of- • Improvements to walking and bicycling networks way and on publicly-owned land • Utility improvements • Incentives and improved economic environment for private investment • Green infrastructure and drainage improvements Example Funding Stack for a Non-ProM Project • Ordinance and policy updates _ • Public-use buildings(community centers,museums, Public su Philanthrope Grants—� • pport for taxes and mileages schools,libraries,government facilities.etc.) Ppbek In entives • Rezoning and entitlement of strategic parcels Taal • Financial incentives for private development projects that >Project • Leveraging state and philanthropic grants Cost are not yet market feasible(such as low-or no-interest Non-Prone Capital •financing,bonds,gg-year land leases on public land.tax Incremental improvements to quality-of-life Fundratstng campaigns credits,small grants,etc.) 1 ,.Pl'Owt4. '.,,TH BEN I-,r,4=PL-N 13ol,1tt G E :: iMac w_,:,:Hd_:.: Downtown Tomorrow TODAY 2o45 Established Program Flexible Program i '�� Witt not change Could have significant I Park Leeper \ �� substantially adjustment I .\ DEVELOPMENT IN PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY I.\ `.\ PROCESS SITES \-- \ ©MarMain 0 Four Winds Field tt` Navarre St ©Madison Lifestyle District(North CO Stadium Flats `'cQ O 11 Block) 0 Diamond View �'k'a I_____ Mal on St ©Morris Development Residential y est tt 0 SoMa Lofts 0 Development in Process Phase 1 r Madison St m The Monreaux ©Liberty Tower Phase IV ; alai®Riverfront West Crowe Buildingmil Lasalle Ave T""- o Lafayette Building MR I MIR Colfax Ave IE , 2 t I@ ' PRF to 1 I �` Opp Mr t 1 t g 2' i m F S. Howard u ne St A. \ Park iii AMP' ` 11I. ernAv \\ O7 ®i onroe _ J*i I South St _ I ■■ U I I I t l 1111ptementatlOn 135 Plan ImpLementation Matrix This matrix highlights the short-medium-and long-term action items,and potential partners that will move this community vision forward. FOCUS AREA 1: THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN 04, 00 ' .r Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-i0 Years io•Years 1.1 RetaitCore along Michigan Street 1,11 Sidewalk and Storefront Improvements—enhancements to MI City of South Bend,business and building ■ outdoor dining districts.facade improvements owners in the Michigan Street core City Center Place Building&Facade Improvements— 112 Adaptive reuse with ground floor retail uses,restoration of the . Private owners.City of South Bend ■ o historic terracotta facade a z State Theater Adaptive Reuse—adaptive reuse of the building III Private owners.City of South Bend,arts II ■ ■ o 1.1 3 for an arts or entertaining use.restoration of the historic facade organizations z a m 12 Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza 1.21 Morris Performing Arts Center Addition—expansion of the ■ . The Morris Performing Arts Center ■ building to add event space.restrooms.and circulation 1 22 Close Michigan Street&Update Plaza—enhancements to the ■ City of South Bend,arts IIpublic space and addition of active retail organizations and food&beverage operator 1.3 The Town Square Former College Football Hall of Fame—Adaptive reuse of the 1.31 building or demolition and construction of a new family-friendly ■ ■ City of South Bend.food&beverage operator ■ . ■ destination use 2 t Source Center—Ground floor activation west of the atrium . Private owner,City of South Bend(Incentives) II ■ 13 entrance High-Density Housing—Development of high-density housing IIIPrivate owner,City of South Bend(incentives) II II1 1.33 on vacant or underutilized lots along Michigan Street - ,mplrmrnta5on 136 FOCUS AREA 1: THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN e Ø Ail Q 0 i( Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-io Years io+Years 1,4 The Century Center&Jefferson Blvd. Century Center Intervention—Renovation and reconfiguration 1.41 of the Century Center to add additional exhibition&prefunction . City of South Bend ■ ■ space at the corner of M L K Blvd.and Jefferson Blvd. 2 Jefferson Blvd.Realignment—Reconnect Jefferson Blvd ■ City of South Bend III ■ 1.42 more directly to Downtown retail district 1.5 A Big Idea For the Future:A Signature Riverfront Park Century Center Intervention—Major renovation and reconfigu- II ■ 1.51 ration of the Century Center to remove the portion of the ■ City of South Bend building north of the Dr.MLK Jr Blvd.entrance signature Downtown Riverfront Park—Creation of a down- 1 2 town riverf ont park in the location of the northern portion of the ■ City of South Bend.food&beverage operator ■ ■ 5 Century Center:improved connections to the island and river- front trail system Implementation 137 ci.,„„ ® II FOCUS AREA 2: INNOVATION & INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS N. Q Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years io•Years 2.1 Tech&Talent Innovation District Phase 1 Renovation of the Tribune Building—Major renovation ■ University of Notre Dameeve ■ 2.11 of the Tribune Building and building of additional tech office Development Partner space P Tech&Talent District Future Phases—Building on the cat- University of Notre Dame.Additional Tech 2 12 alytic effect of Phase 1.future phases will add new additional IIIbusiness partners ■ aloffice,rehab historic buildings that fill in many of the vacant lots Development Partner adjacent to the Tribune building I- a Transformation of Lafayette Street—narrow existing o 3 pavement widen sidewalks.utilize pavers&street plantings to ■ IIN 2.1 improve the pedestrian quality of Lafayette to create a unified City of South Bend a streetscape experience for the Tech and Talent District u 11 2.2 Beacon Health = a ff.m 2 21 Hospital Expansion—$23o million expansion for additional ■ Beacon Health ■ hospital beds and patient care facilities Improved Pedestrian Connections&Public Space—Promote 2.22 walkable connections from Beacon Health into adjacent park& a a Beacon Health,City of South Bend ■ ■ neighborhoods.add attractive gathering spaces 2.3 Sports&Entertainment District Stadium Enhancements—Improvements,additional seating. . II2.3 1 new club building.party decks.and suites Four Winds Field Parking Deck—Parking deck to serve the Sports& 2.32 Entertainment District.Transit hubs.and Renaissance District. ■ City of South Bend ■ ■ opening up current parking fields for development Mixed-Use Buildings In Vacant Lots—Development of a . 2.33 high-density housing and retail in adjacent vacant lots Implementation 138 FOCUS AREA 2: INNOVATION & INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS 1i N� Q ail Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years �,4 Renaissance District Transformation of Building 84&Studebaker Administration ■ Studebaker Building 84 LLC,Additional tech& MI MI MI Building—Renovating and adaptively reusing the existing educational partdrs Studebaker Campus buildings to create a tech campus Mixed-Use Development—Bring additional uses and infill adja- ■ Studebaker Building 84 LLC.Additional tech& ■ ■ 2.42 cent vacant tots development partners ImptemenWtion 139 , e „ --ir FOCUS AREA 3: NEIGHBORHOODS ,, .b)' Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-io Years 10.Years 3•1 Riverfront West High-density Rental Developments—Development of 11 mul- tifamily buildings along the riverfront within a well connected ■ Private owner.City of South Bend(incentives) III II3• new neighborhood that integrates into the existing street net- work Mixed-Use and Commercial Uses—Development of hotel. 3.12 ballroom.retail and parking deck to support Century Center ■ Private owner,City of South Bend(incentives) ■ . activities a For-sale Residential Development—Development of fee-sim- Homebuilder or Development Partner,City of 3.13 pie.for sale housing on the southern half of the neighborhood. III South Bend(incentives) MI ■ ■ 0 in close proximity to other single-family housing ves a z u Public Space Network—Coordination of residential develop- " 3.14 ments to improve public space connectivity to the riverfront trail . III II City of South Bend z system a m a 3.2 Downtown North Neighborhoods Mix of Housing Developments—Incentivize development of a 3.21 range of housing types in close proximity to new jobs.infilling ■ Private owner.City of South Bend(incentives) ■ ■ ■ vacant and underutilized lots Madison Lifestyle District—Bring high density housing&addi- ■ Development Partner City of South Bend ■ 3.22 tional services to support new housing 3,3 Western Avenue Transformation Phase s Mixed-Income Housing—Replace the Rabbi Shulman City of South Bend.Housing Authority of 3.31 building and Monroe Circle townhouses with mixed-Income ■ ■ South Bend.Community Foundation of St. ■ housing and community amenities and gathering space Joseph County Future Redevelopment of Housing Authority Western Avenue City of South Bend,Housing Authority of 3,32 Properties—Improve current housing,add new housing.and . ■ South Bend.Community Foundation of St ■ connect to and build on Phase z initiative Joseph County.KROC Center • FOCUS AREA 4: PUBLIC REALM Q %biz r- iv Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-io Years 10+Years Gateways to Downtown—Improve entrances to downtown III 4.1 with landscaping.art,lighting,and signage City of South Bend I. ■ Riverfront and Gathering Spaces—Ensure public access 4.2 to the riverfront with all private development and rehabilitate ■ City of South Bend.Private Partners ■ ■ closed riverfront trails to create a comprehensive system Streetscapes for People—Plant street trees,include planting 4,3 buffers and bioswales between cars and pedestrian walkways, ■ City of South Bend ■ ■ ■ improve street crossings Multi-modal Connectivity—Implement proposed bike trail: 4.4 and complete connections between trails and bike lanes to ■ City of South Bend ■ ■ ■ have a complete connected network Transit—Increase frequency of key bus routes to 15 minutes or . ■ City of South Bend.Transpo ■ 4.5 less Union Station—Relocate the Amtrak Station to Union Station 4.6 and work with NICTD to implement their 20 year plan for a ■ ■ City of South Bend.Amtrak.NICTD ■ ■ downtown South Shore station implementation 141 a O PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK a a Implementation 242 Us_46.,E t ) q .� 1 ,A* -'. 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Appendix 144 Historic Preservation South Bend Histoi iL ki;suui Les !NIMMIN.FW "- OJames Madison School 832 0 South Bend Tribune Building,225 0 O North Lafayette Blvd West Colfax Ave ''''=f s "4"4141;v4 CyNorth Pumping Station 820 0 Morris Performing Arts Building, v laeswp North Michigan St. Palace Theatre,211 North ,"" t -. -- OMarMain Apartments 125 West Michigan St `-q - I Marion St. 0 Palais Royale.105 West I �,-l' 714-- - ,, N Colfax Ave . .4>: % O Scottish Rite 427 North , R Main St. 0 LaSalle Grill,Historic St.Jospeh Hotel,115 West Colfax is-#.••�mwaa . O South Bend Civic Theatre 403 _ - ' t North Main St 0 Griffon Bookstore.Kerr&Co i rr a S Building,121 West Colfax Ave O United Methodist Church 333 g ffi F1111 rNorth Main St. 0 Singer Sewing Machine Factory, / r,` i 403 East Madison St ,• 0 Geyer Building,341.343345 A Lincoln Way West 0 Singer Sewing Machine Factory, 1/ 0 340 Lincoln Way West 425 East Madison St p r T A NIPSCO Building, A 307 North z ,.,,s ,4" ,A r.� , O Michigan St(N.Martin Luther " 1 _ ' ' + � King Jr.Blvd) ® - ¢ 7 r 1 0 St.Joseph Station.log East 0 O - LaSalle Ave So o ..��; $ OLaSalle Hotel,237 N.Martin O O O "� �`lk 'a� N,C'_ • t� $~ Luther King Jr.Blvd 0 O• 0 Hoffman Hotel,120 West LaSalle Ave 00 0 • ,r f .. Frederickson Candy Store,314 / u a &Vt A -ffi, L 0 West LaSalle Street d r _ � 4 .,. , -- ,, _ 0 W.R.Hinkle Building,223-225 d, T. North Lafayette I. .' , y ,-i., ti et.: lie.- --- ji Tr I t := 11 #s## ' l- I 1m 4. .� * / ice! - y.{ - E South Bend Historic Resources :fi =wy f, f:' ' ' ' '' iii 4 Iwo tqi, ,,,,-., 0 South Bend Home Telephone 0 First Presbyterian Church,1oi , .'•j� — t Company Building,212 West South Lafayette Blvd / �' x `ono! 1 .ei* I^5 Or! . 41104 Colfax Ave ,�r�h xarsA . The Tower Building,216/218 West , ,, ® I&M Electric Company Building. Washington St • ill• euil 220 West Colfax Ave ' I t-•r 0 Lafayette/Dean Building,115 ti 0 Brown Building 226 West South Lafayette Blvd O OiO® • Ir,`- Colfax Ave end County Courthouse.112 South ® Berteling Building.228 West Lafayette Blvd O Colfax Ave (O ) ® 3rd County Courthouse,101 South O ° I 0 Central Automotive,135 North Main St 11•0Lafayette Blvd �rix 0 122 South Michigan O O 0 ® Grace Building,312/314 West pi Jefferson Building,Shertand Y ' O O `�O O Colfax Ave Building.105 East Jefferson Blvd # t 016 Central High,33o West Farmers SecurityBuilding,133 f 0 O O L O _ . Colfax Ave wow •++ , South Main St s ~? + St.James Episcopal Church,u7 1z5 South Lafayette ioLii,..,,_ a o'-._ O O { 1 ..L , = t : treet 315 31g West Jefferson Boulevard — 0 --r � + 4 Trigon Building,Knights of Pythias "' • �'' ` „ j ir ® Main Stn Oyster Bar,133 North w Building.224 West Jefferson Blvd • ,: + Li Federal Building Courthouse.zoo ,. y *L1) 127 xe. •k, �'- 1z5 North Michigan Street •rZ _ J^• 4!=ems ' ., ', Citizen's National Bank,112 West + 211.411 -: • F:: i- '' L� t 123 North Michigan Street Jefferson Blvd — Tr ` --- --� ® American Trust Company ® Robertson's Department Store, lino I. n '"" ' ; -- Building.111 West Washington St it f _" t � �- .�. `� ' `' ® Central Union Telephone # _ N« t M' �_ 0 JMS Building,108 North Main St Company Building.227 South . , �, '- MainStreetisktal � m Remedy Building,4oz • - L ' ` '�w�West Washington -: f r t. e L.. . .....4..41 i.041 4.. „. 10 1 i-- f - . . 1411rt PPS 44 South Bend Historic Resources ►psM.- ;,L1 • Q"1. p _ 0 0 Paragon Building.Standard Oil 0 510 South Main Street k r [ Building.221 West Wayne St Lr- 0 Monarch Printing Company.516 a B •_ ,' 4- p ' 10 0 Spenner Garage,321 West South Michigan Street w+ N "" Wayne Street i'� 4" i 0 Breskin Building,530 South It I - , �,. ,,.c • =° ® Diamond and Diamond Law,405 Michigan Street 4`I ;. _ f i • !♦ West Wayne Street [i__, 0 536 South Main Street 1 a "` Hager Company Building,220 �� ( 2 �. r. �- • Claeys Candy,525 South Taylor St . L South William Street i F 0 Union Station,506 West South St IF; O �� 222 South William Street ` = `� ® ®Building 84/Building 113.635 O - 77 c3 0 301 South Lafayette Boulevard South Lafayette Blvd 4 y , 0 Franklin Trust Building.319 South 0 • 3 :.2 0 ! ! tMain :4_11. 0see •Hibberd Building,321 South 0 �0 For.._..._x..� _. +iaiiii•esoe Loa '> .+ Main St St ma r r 5e • Wolter Building,526 West s1P� O k ��;� #�• ®Whiteman Brothers Building.702 1 •�? Western Avenue Ik. ii .r W 3 "South Michigan Street 0 Old Synagogue,410 Southi` oilx 2 < .:if s: :,�+++� Taylor Street Grace Methodist Church,St. _ es a r _ 041110111 Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 814. A.i q s i 0 Hope Mission.Ries Furniture 760 South Michigan St 1 e :aa t f 67mak. . Company.Lafayette Furniture. Commerce Center,I&M Power .'°°' ll R 432 South Lafayette Boulevard plant,401 East Colfax Ave ' m :_r� LD ss�_ , o 0 Olivet A.M.E.Church.310 West -- s Monroe Street 0 Stephenson Mills.322 East 1 Colfax Ave 41 - _ _ Whist I 1 0 Shafstall Battery Company,112 West Monroe Street 00 =� • ��a_,-+e C a `" 75 • j :ri m . - . . ill -%t.,.., • - a __.,,. . . I il ,,,...,. -,„,._, s L• :. ,,;. 0 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK a Append t48