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WOW_ January 2011 3u,,,. BEND Letter from the Mayor Gold award for neighborhood revitalization This recognition from our peer cities across the nation speaks to the quality of the transformation that is taking place in our Northeast Neighborhood and throughout South Bend. Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last month, for the second time since I've been mayor, a neighborhood revitalization effort in South Bend was given the Gold Award of Municipal Excellence by the National League of Cities. This is the top honor from the nation's oldest and largest municipal organization, and South Bend was one of four cities in different population categories recognized for this prestigious achievement. Back in 2002, the City shared the award with the South Bend Heritage Foundation for the Near West Side Revitalization Initiative. This time the City of South Bend was honored for the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization, again with South Bend Heritage and other key institutional partners — the University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Madison Center, Saint Joseph Regional Medical and South Bend Clinic. The award recognized our participation in the formation of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, a partnership for redevelopment efforts that: ♦ Created a plan that led to the development of the $215- million Eddy Street Commons by Kite Realty Group, supported by $35 million in City infrastructure. ♦ Supported infill housing efforts by the Northeast Neighborhood Council and Notre Dame. ♦ Acquired and re- platted land to build more than 50 new low -to- moderate income and market -rate homes between Eddy Street Commons and Ind. 23. Also included in the award recognition was the City's involvement in the: ♦ Creation of Innovation Park at Notre Dame (along with the University and Project Future) as part of South Bend's dual -site, state - certified technology park. In the year since its founding, Innovation Park has been home to more than 30 clients. ♦ Location and expansion of the Indiana University School of Medicine at South Bend (with Notre Dame). ♦ Development of a master plan for reuse of the former Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center site, now likely to be the home to a new St. Joseph's High School. This recognition from our peer cities across the nation speaks to the quality of the transformation that is taking place in our Northeast Neighborhood and throughout South Bend. When we bring together public and private sectors, the City and the University, neighbors and institutions, we achieve golden results. Sincerely, P. S. See video footage related to our Gold Award for Municipal Excellence by checking out the December issue of our South Bend ON electronic newsletter at www.SouthBendON.com THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter State of the City Calendar of Events Green Solutions Winter Snow Safety Innovation Park Update STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 0 4SpUTEB" P U d Mayor Stephen J. Luecke invites all residents to attend 186s his annual State of the City address to the community and the Common Council, on Monday, February 7, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the IU School of Medicine at the corner of Angela and Notre Dame Avenue. The Mayor will report on the many accomplishments in 2010 and will outline the work ahead of us for 2011. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please call the Mayor's Office at 235 -9261 or visit www. SouthBendIN. Rov. Calendar of Events Morris Performing Arts Center Jan. 29- The Avett Brothers Feb. 10- Lewis Black "In God We Rust" Feb. 12- South Bend Symphony Pops presents "Broadway Rocks II" Feb. 13- Spider Saloff "My Funny Valentine" Feb. 13- Loretta Lynn Feb. 18 -20- Menopause the Musical Feb. 26- South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents "Classical Legends" with Louis Schwizgebel -Wang, Piano Feb. 27- Michael Flatley's "Lord of Dance" South Bend Parks and Recreation Feb. 8- Daddy/Daughter Dance South Bend Civic Theater Jan. 21- Feb. 6- Moon Over Buffalo Feb. 25 -27- Disney's The Jungle Book Kids Center for History Feb. 4 & 11- Liberty Film Series "Against All Odds: Artists of the Harlem Renaissance" Feb. 18 & 25- Liberty Film Series "Unchained Memories"