Tuesday, August 17 — 7 PM — LaSalle Branch Library, 3232 W. Ardmore Trail, South Bend Focus for discussion: WHY DOES THE PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT ORDINANCE HAVE BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT? Currently, fifteen community organizations make up the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement: Community Forum for Economic DevelopmentLaSalle Park Neighborhood AssociationLeague of Women Voters of the…
On July 20th, about 65 community residents gathered at the Charles Martin Center to share ideas and information and to develop plans to save the LaSalle Branch Library. A decline in revenues for the St. Joseph County Public Libraries has led to a proposal by Library Director Napoli to close the LaSalle Branch Library so…
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1. This week at the Urban Garden Market: At the Urban Garden Market, you can buy fresh produce direct from producers in a friendly, open-air environment. The Market also provides an opportunity for backyard gardeners and small farmers to sell their crops to our local community. If your tomato or zucchini plants have produced more…
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…