Several southside businesses gathered earlier this month to discuss the changes to the southside corridor of downtown.  City representatives and DBI board members attended the meeting as well.

Midtown Lofts, a 23 unit apartment complex, is half way to completion.  New residents will be able to move in August 22, 2008.  Hotel Indigo will be the next new development to join Midtown in the south corridor.  Demolition of the former Lee's Karate building began earlier this month to make way for the boutique hotel.  Phoenix Demolition was able to reuse 80% of the materials removed from the site.

The City of Bloomington Office of the Mayor, in conjunction with the City of Bloomington Planning Department, Department of Public Works, Housing and Neighborhood Department, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association are partnering to begin the design process for the new South Walnut streetscape.The streetscape will cover the South Walnut corridor from First Street to Third Street, including the intersections at Second Street and Smith Avenue.  The Office of the Mayor will have an online survey for citizens, property and business owners to supply input on priorities for the streetscape.

More developments are in the planning phase and will continue to populate the downtown south corridor.  After the informal gathering the group decided to meet again.  If you are interested in attending the next meeting, please email Talisha Coppock at tcoppock@downtownbloomington.com to be included.