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Committed READI Projects & Programs
Last updated: January 13, 2023
The following tables contain lists of Indiana Uplands READI projects and programs committed for funding by the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee and the ROI Board of Directors. Those denoted with “pending IEDC approval” are in the process of compliance review by Ernst and Young and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Once fully approved, you will descriptions of these projects in the section below called Approved Uplands READI Projects and Programs.
Ready Innovation
| Ready Innovation | Organization | Indiana Uplands READI Dollars Committed | Counties Directly Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalent Infrastructure Project | City of Bloomington | $1,916,230 | Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Owen |
| WestGate@Crane Technology Park Infrastructure | Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) | $10,000,000 | Daviess, Greene, Martin |
Ready Housing
| Ready Housing | Organization | Indiana Uplands READI Dollars Committed | Counties Directly Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Apartments | KFAM Partners, LLC | $647,000 | Dubois |
| Texas Pike Place | Workforce Housing, LLC (Cook Group) | $1,980,000 | Owen |
| Klondike Subdivision | Town of French Lick | $1,750,000 | Orange |
| Westcott Paired Homes (pending IEDC approval) | Westgate Development, LLC | $900,000 | Greene |
| Hopewell Jackson Street Construction (pending IEDC approval) | City of Bloomington | $1,800,000 | Monroe |
Ready Communities
| Ready Communities 2.0 | Organization | Indiana Uplands READI Dollars Committed | Counties Directly Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee Downtown Park Pavilion | City of Loogootee | $225,000 | Martin |
| Early Education | Brown County Community Foundation | $229,040 | Brown |
| Town of Bloomfield Parks and Recreation | Town of Bloomfield | $100,000 | Greene |
| Phase II Courthouse Square Infrastructure & Revitalization Project, Main Street Rehabilitation | City of Jasper | $249,999 | Dubois |
| West Baden Park Improvement/Orange County Mural Trail Project | Orange County Economic Development Partnership | $247,110.80 | Orange |
| Lanes Addition State Road 67 Water Main Project | BBP Water Corporation | $249,999 | Owen |
| Building Resiliency in Indiana Uplands Youth | Youth First | $200,000 | Daviess, Dubois, Lawrence, Martin, Orange |
| Huntingburg Alley Activation | City of Huntingburg | $110,819 | Dubois |
| Dubois County Park Improvements Phase II | Dubois County Park and Recreation Board | $225,000 | Dubois |
| Heritage Center | Town of Ellettsville | $226,350 | Monroe |
| Tourism, Wayfinding, and Quality of Place | City of Bedford | $100,000 | Lawrence |
| Daviess County Youth Expo Center (pending IEDC approval) | Daviess County 4H Association | $249,999 | Daviess |
| All-Inclusive Playground at Longfellow Park | Comforting Hearts – Washington IN Free Methodist Church, Inc | $150,000 | Daviess |
Ready Talent
| Ready Talent | Organization | Indiana Uplands READI Dollars Committed | Counties Directly Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| UpSkill Work & Learn (pending IEDC approval) | Regional Opportunity Initiatives | $729,373 | Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen, Washington |
| Code/IT Academy (pending IEDC approval) | The Mill | $1,370,325 | Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen, Washington |
Approved READI Projects & Programs
Last updated: January 13, 2022
The following list contains descriptions of Indiana Uplands READI projects and programs approved for funding by the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, ROI Board of Directors, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Note: selected projects are in the process of compliance review by Ernst and Young and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Once fully approved, you will descriptions of these projects in this section. To see the complete list of committed Indiana Uplands projects and programs, see the section above called Committed Uplands READI Projects and Programs.
Indiana Uplands Ready Innovation & Emerging Tech Projects
- $1,916,230 for Catalent Infrastructure
The City of Bloomington will replace 1,570 feet of clay sewer pipe, improving flow from the Catalent facility located at 1300 South Patterson and continuing one mile downstream along an arterial corridor. Replacement of the sewer transmission and distribution lines will allow Catalent to expand its biologics drug substance and drug product manufacturing capabilities in alignment with the company’s April 2022 announcement: Catalent to Invest $350 Million in Integrated Biologics Drug Substance and Drug Product Manufacturing at Bloomington, Indiana, Facility.
- $10 million for WestGate@Crane Technology Park Infrastructure
READI matching funds (up to $10 million) are committed to support infrastructure needs for WestGate, accelerating a new $84 million microelectronics campus that will transform Indiana’s semiconductor industry, attract talent to the region and create high-paying, quality jobs for Hoosiers. This project will leverage more than $300 million in private investment. See the complete announcement the November 21 WestGate One groundbreaking ceremony.
Indiana Uplands Ready Housing Projects
- $647,000 for the Jasper University Heights Apartments
Premier Property Management / Kerstiens Realty is constructing this affordable workforce housing development at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Meridian, featuring six buildings and 64 rental units. READI funds will be used to construct ten one-bedroom, income-eligible units at monthly rates not exceeding 30% of the county’s median income.
- $1,980,000 for the Texas Pike Place Housing Development
Cook Group is developing a neighborhood of 99 single-family, owner-occupied homes along Texas Pike Place in Spencer targeted for middle-income wage earners employed at Cook Medical and Cook Group companies. READI funds will be used for water infrastructure: sanitary sewer extension, lift station, water main extension, and water storm construction.
- $1,750,000 for the French Lick Klondike Subdivision
The French Lick Resort, in partnership with the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, is developing a neighborhood of 27 affordable, single-family, owner-occupied homes near Klondike Road for individuals and families that live and work in Orange County. READI funds will be used for the installation of roadways, sidewalks, drinking water, and wastewater infrastructure.
Indiana Uplands Ready Communities 2.0 Projects
- $249,999 for the State Road 67 Water Main Project in Owen County
To allow for future housing developments in Owen County, BPP Water Corporation will install 9,800 linear feet of water main along State Road 67 to deliver clean water to existing residents, accelerate the decommissioning of contaminated private residential water wells.
- $249,999 for water and sewer upgrades associated with the Jasper Courthouse Square Infrastructure and Revitalization Project
The City of Jasper is working to replace its Courthouse Square infrastructure and revitalize the downtown area to bring residents and visitors back to the heart of the community. The project includes installing new sidewalks, asphalt, permeable brick pavers, landscaping, safe street and crosswalk designs, gathering spaces, and upgrading its water and storm infrastructure. READI funding will be applied toward replacing the 100-year-old water lines extending from the downtown square.
- $247,111.80 for the West Baden Park Improvements and the Orange County Mural Trail Project
This project includes improvements at West Baden Park and creation of a county-wide mural trail connecting the communities of West Baden Springs, Paoli, and Orleans through public art. Park improvements include multi-use trails, playground equipment, lighting, accessible sidewalks, and flood mitigation measures at the Park. The Mural Trail will feature a variety of art exhibits on both private and public buildings, as well as traveling murals that showcase the people, sports, and history of Orange County.
- $229,040 for outdoor facility upgrades at the Brown County Early Education Center
READI funds will be used to install an outdoor classroom with playground equipment. The EEC opened in August 2022 in the former Brown County Intermediate School, with 70 high school students participating in early learning workforce training opportunities at the center. While Brown County Schools has remodeled the former school, the outdoor space has not yet been updated for use by children under the age of 6.
- $225,000 for a Downtown Park Pavilion in Loogootee
With only one city park in its community, Loogootee will add another outdoor recreational space to enhance the downtown area and allow for more community activities and events. READI funds will be used by the City of Loogootee to transform a vacant surface lot into green space with an open roofed pavilion, sidewalks, benches, trash receptacles, lighting, fencing, trees, and landscaping to host a variety of events, festivals, and community programs.
- $100,000 for Bloomfield Park Development
Following a comprehensive update to its Park and Recreation Plan, the Town of Bloomfield is working towards renovating its park space with amenities including playgrounds, sidewalks, and recreational surfaces such as pickleball and ball courts. It will also add new park benches, picnic tables, and other amenities. The READI funds will cover the pickleball court (coating, fencing, lighting, and asphalt) and asphalt repair.
- $110,819 for the Alley Activation Project in Huntingburg
Located in Huntingburg’s historic downtown district, this alley recently converted pedestrian-only serves as an access corridor to a number of local retail and restaurants establishments. READI funds will allow Huntingburg to all quality-of-place design features including, planters, lighting, public art, and outdoor tables and chairs that can be utilized by patrons of nearby restaurants.
- $226,350 for the Ellettsville Heritage Center
The Town of Ellettsville will transform a historic barn at Stewart Park into the Ellettsville Heritage Center, a gathering place and cultural facility for plays, concerts, classes, festivals, cultural development, and artistic enrichment. The center’s interior will include meeting rooms, a networking area, a kitchen, restrooms, a 15-foot stage, and utilities (electric, water, and Wi-Fi).
- $100,000 for Bedford Tourism and Wayfinding
The City of Bedford will rehabilitate and update the Highway 37 “Welcome to Bedford” Limestone Derrick and develop a new limestone exhibit at the StoneGate Arts and Education Center. In addition to the restoration of the derrick initially erected in 1978, the City of Bedford will install a new welcome sign, concrete pathway, lighting, landscaping, fencing, and limestone bench to allow visitors to access this historic site. The new publicly accessible StoneGate limestone exhibit will highlight the “Limestone Capitol of the World,” the history of the region’s limestone industry, and the important role limestone has had in monuments and U.S. buildings.
- $200,000 for the Youth First Building Resiliency in Uplands Youth Program
Youth First will place licensed social workers and graduate school social work interns in Daviess, Dubois, Lawrence, Martin, and Orange K-12 schools. Social workers will work with students to deliver a flexible toolkit of evidence-based mental health and prevention strategies to build the resilience they need to navigate life challenges without seeking relief from substance misuse, suicide, or violence.
- $225,000 for the Dubois County Park Improvements Phase II
This project includes enhancements identified for the second phase of the Dubois County Park Improvement Plan. The Park and Recreation Board will utilize READI funds to update and expand the Activity Zone at the heart of the park with a new splash pad, playground upgrades, and courts for sporting activities, such as basketball, volleyball, or ping pong.
- $150,000 for the Longfellow Park All-Inclusive Playground
Comforting Hearts/Washington Free Methodist Church, in partnership with the Washington Parks Department, will utilize READI funding to construct an all-inclusive playground at Longfellow Park. The playground will feature a protective rubber surface to allow those with wheelchairs and mobility devices to access new inclusive play equipment, including sensory panels and activity walls, seesaw, slides, crawling tubes, climbing pods, swings, and whirl spinner.