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Hopewell South PUD pitched as path to homeownership, heads to plan commission in 2026, gets first city council scrutiny

Hopewell South PUD pitched as path to homeownership, heads to plan commission in 2026, gets first city council scrutiny

Bloomington’s RDC has OK'd a petition to rezone Hopewell South as a PUD, clearing the way for a plan commission review in January. The proposal would allow up to 98 homes aimed at buyers earning around the area median income. City councilmembers also got an initial look at the PUD proposal.

Archived Live Report: Convention center host hotel, Hopewell rezoning

Archived Live Report: Convention center host hotel, Hopewell rezoning

This is a live report from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting of the Bloomington redevelopment commission. The agenda includes a resolution about land for a convention center host hotel, and a rezoning request for Hopewell South.

As convention center rises, Bloomington council bristles at potential host hotel land donation

As convention center rises, Bloomington council bristles at potential host hotel land donation

As construction begins on Bloomington’s convention center expansion, there is still no deal for a host hotel. At a joint work session, councilmembers criticized the mayor’s administration as the RDC considers donating city-owned land to help bridge a long-known funding gap.

Monroe County halts Thomson encampment eviction, no new date set; 30-day notice mulled

Monroe County halts Thomson encampment eviction, no new date set; 30-day notice mulled

Monroe County commissioners say there is now no specific timeline to clear the homeless encampment on the county-owned Thomson property, indefinitely postponing a previously scheduled Dec. 15 removal. Commissioners signaled support for longer notice periods, potentially 30 days

Pressure mounts on Monroe County to halt Thomson encampment clearance

Pressure mounts on Monroe County to halt Thomson encampment clearance

Opposition is rising to Monroe County’s plan to clear the Thomson encampment. After protests, commissioners delayed the move to Dec. 15, but county councilors want commissioners to take a longer pause. They question the funding source, how residents were notified, and the lack of a relocation plan.

Monroe County council mulls donations to BEDC, Seven Oaks Classical School

Monroe County council mulls donations to BEDC, Seven Oaks Classical School

Monroe County council on Tuesday will weigh two uncommon donations—$1,800 to Seven Oaks Classical School and $30,000 to the BEDC. County commissioners declined a Seven Oaks grant contract last month. County councilors made a similar donation to the BEDC last year.

Homeless camp removal: Monroe County grants 1-week pause after activists disrupt meeting seeking 4-month delay

Homeless camp removal: Monroe County grants 1-week pause after activists disrupt meeting seeking 4-month delay

Monroe County commissioners delayed the planned Dec. 8 removal of the Thomson encampment by 1 week, after activists urged more time for relocation amid frigid weather. The move followed a tense meeting featuring sharp criticism and a brief recess. Notices were issued Dec. 1 to 40–50 residents.