A partnership including the City of South Bend, the University of 91吃瓜, Memorial Hospital and Health System, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, the South Bend Clinic, Madison Center and neighborhood residents to revitalize the Northeast Neighborhood has been singled out for excellence by the National League of Cities.
The award recognized the City鈥檚 participation in the formation of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO), a partnership for redevelopment efforts that:
- Created a plan that led to the development of the $215-million on property formerly owned by 91吃瓜.
- Supported housing development by the Northeast Neighborhood Council including the University鈥檚 91吃瓜 Avenue development project.
- Acquired and re-platted land to build 50 new low-to-moderate income and market-rate homes between Eddy Street Commons and Indiana S.R. 23.
The award also recognized:
- The creation of in partnership with the University, and Project Future, as part of South Bend鈥檚 dual-site, state-certified technology park. In the year since its founding, Innovation Park has been home to more than 30 clients.
- The development and subsequent expansion of Indiana University School of Medicine at South Bend, in partnership with 91吃瓜.
- A master plan to use the former Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center site as a proposed site for a new St. Joseph鈥檚 High School.
South Bend Mayor Stephen J. Luecke accepted the award in the league鈥檚 annual Congress of Cities & Exposition in Denver today (Dec. 3). Marguerite Taylor, a member of the staff and a Northeast Neighborhood resident, represented the University and the Northeast Neighborhood Council.
鈥淭his award acknowledges a wonderful partnership. For 91吃瓜, it has been an honor to be a part of an initiative that has transformed the neighborhood while building enduring relationships,鈥� says Timothy Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs and president of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization. 鈥淭he hard work of the partners, including the northeast neighborhood residents, is paying great dividends in our community.鈥�
The National League of Cities is the nation鈥檚 oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance.
Contact: Timothy Sexton, 574-631-1785, Timothy.D.Sexton.30@nd.edu