This press release was written by Desiree DeMolina for City of Bloomington.
Bloomington, Ind. – The City of Bloomington will hold a public event to provide an update on the planned Hopewell neighborhood development on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St.
The event will begin with remarks from Mayor Kerry Thomson, followed by presentations covering the history and development timeline of the Hopewell project. City representatives will discuss the neighborhood’s design features, including parks, common spaces, public art, and engineering updates. The presentation will also detail the project's progress as a City-led initiative, along with key elements from the Hopewell master plan.
The Hopewell neighborhood is set to replace the former IU Health hospital site at 2nd and Rogers and extend into the surrounding area. The development aims to create a vibrant, community-oriented neighborhood with green spaces, public amenities, and art installations that reflect Bloomington’s culture and history.
“Hopewell represents a bold vision for the future of Bloomington—a neighborhood that champions our values of inclusivity, sustainability, and community connection. This project will not only provide much-needed housing and public spaces, but will also create a new heart for our city where people can gather, live, and thrive,” says Mayor Kerry Thomson. “On behalf of the City of Bloomington, we are excited to share the progress we’ve made and what lies ahead during this event. We look forward to engaging with our residents as we work together to bring this vision to life.”
Attendees unable to attend in person can stream the event via Zoom. The event will conclude with a Q&A session, offering the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the project.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact comms@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3406.
