1. Featured this week at the Urban Garden Market: Stormy weather forced the cancellation of last Saturday's “hoopJAM” at the Urban Garden Market, but we'll have a second chance next Saturday, July 31st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A hoopJAM spontaneously occurs when a large number of hula hoops arrive at any given location. Hula hoop dance is fast…
1. Featured this week at the Urban Garden Market:When: Saturday, July 24th (also Saturday, July 31st) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ___________________Remember the fun of the old hulla hoop? Kids of all ages still love them. Come join in a “hoopJAM” at the Urban Garden Market the next two Saturdays (July 24th & 31st) from…
On Saturday, July 17, the Urban Garden Market will feature … New vendors, including "Dizzy Dogs" (hot dogs) and Marigolds (fresh flowers and potted herbs), … Bags of "Sustainable Greens" for sale at the Urban Garden Market table, … Our regular vendors with loads of delicious, freshly picked produce and a wide variety of home-made…
A Public Meeting sponsored by the Lincoln Way West Gateway Association, in cooperation with the Community Forum for Economic Development. TUESDAY, JULY 20 6:30 – 8 PM CHARLES MARTIN CENTER (914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend) This meeting will provide community organizations and individuals with an update on current efforts underway and an opportunity to…
A new page has been added to the Community Forum web site. See the page on Tax Abatement Documents in the right-hand column. There you will find the complete text of Bill 25-10, the tax abatement proposal sent to the South Bend Common Council on May 19th by Mayor Luecke (with the support of six…
2014: COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JULY 28, 2014: COMMUNITY FORUM INTRODUCES PROPOSAL FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TAX ABATEMENT The Community Forum for Economic Development proposed to the South Bend Common Council a new tax abatement that would help sustain communities in need, while at the same time being responsible to taxpayers. It would provide…
South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance Members of the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement met on Thursday, July 1, to further develop plans for supporting the passage of Bill 25-10, an ordinance that would amend the current South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance. This Bill is scheduled for a public hearing and vote at the August 9th meeting of…
Sharp debate and lively discussion characterized the Community Forum's June 15th meeting, when residents from South Bend's West Side, especially from the neighborhoods surrounding LaSalle Square, were joined by supporters from throughout the County in an effort to save the LaSalle Branch Library. A number of key issues were addressed. Underlying the controversial proposal…
The South Bend Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, June 8, to discuss the proposed tax abatement ordinance. The Committee heard a presentation on the ordinance by Mayor Steve Luecke. It also heard from representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Project Future, who asked the Council to postpone formal action…
Here are ways you can get involved in improving our community…. BUY A PLANT; SUPPORT THE UNITY GARDENS. Friday, June 4th (5 pm to 8 pm) & Saturday, June 5th (8 am to noon) - Unity Gardens Plant Sale at the Junk Evolution, 528 East Colfax St., South Bend. Buy Tomatoes & Peppers, Perennials & Herbs….
The South Bend Common Council held a first reading for bill 25-10, which revises South Bend's tax abatement ordinance, on May 24, 2010. Council member Tim Rouse announced that the bill was assigned to the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Council and that he anticipated a public hearing and vote on the bill…
Tax abatement reform comes to South Bend. An ordinance very similar to the one passed by the St. Joseph County Council last year will now be considered by the South Bend Common Council. Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement The ordinance before the Council is supported by the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement,…