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Development

ND Condos in the News

March 21, 2007

South Bend Tribune writers Margaret Fosmoe, Heidi Prescott, Jamie Loo and Ed Semmler recently came out with a slew of articles about the Notre Dame condo boom in which they provide a nice overview of the upcoming projects and quote many of the developers: ND alumni, fans drive development of condos, townhomes and other housing [...]

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South Bend Condo Showdown

January 21, 2007

After writing about condos in South Bend, I’ve heard from the people behind two of the complexes – Lance Cleland of the North Douglas condos and Raj Alairys of the Stadium Club condos. Their projects are ideal for comparison: they are just over one mile apart, and similarly priced. Here they are, in their own [...]

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Homes Near the Dome

January 19, 2007

Condos and rowhouses are perfect for some people – students who’d rather study than landscape and fans who use them only occasionally. But some families need, and some people just want a standalone house with a yard. If you can look past the excitement surrounding new condo projects around Notre Dame, there are some interesting [...]

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South Bend’s Coming All American Plaza

January 5, 2007

Renovation plans for the building at 101 North Michigan Avenue have been revealed, and they include the expected mix of condominiums, retail and office space. The project is a public-private partnership with city support and in one of the more attractive downtown buildings, two factors which fare well for it. But it will have a [...]

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The Last Vestiges of Studebaker are Coming Down

October 22, 2006

Studebaker was at one time an economic engine of South Bend, driving the city’s employment and prosperity. However, after the company parked its automobile division in 1966, the buildings remained. Recently, South Bend began to redevelop the site of Studebaker’s 39 acre stamping plant, “the single largest Brownfield Reclamation project in Indiana.” The area was [...]

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Downtown South Bend is Waking Up

October 16, 2006

After a period of decline, South Bend’s downtown is once again showing signs of life after business hours. There are a number of condos in the works, expansion of unique restaurants like the South Bend Chocolate Cafe and Noma, and the movement of the Civic Theater to a more central location. Check out the South [...]

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Quick Guide to South Bend’s CDCs

September 13, 2006

Community Development Corporations are not-for-profit organizations that work to improve an area through economic and real estate development. South Bend has several active CDCs including: Near Northwest Neighborhood Organization Housing Development Corporation South Bend Heritage Foundation These groups manage affordable rental units, publish neighborhood newsletters and work on special projects such as the adaptation of [...]

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