A final design plan for a new downtown fourth street garage will go before Bloomington’s Redevelopment Commission on June 17 th.
The city hired CSO Architects to lead the design process and outline key amenities for the new structure.
Plans call for a 550 space parking structure with first floor retail space, LED lighting and bike parking. The garage would also feature environmentally-friendly amenities, including electric vehicle charging stations and solar panels.
There have been multiple public meetings for residents to give feedback on the proposed size and scale of the garage as well as suggestions for an art component.
If approved by Bloomington’s Redevelopment Commission, the final design will go before the Plan Commission July 8 th.
In April, Bloomington’s city council approved an $18.5 million revenue bond to fund the acquisition, demolition and reconstruction of the deteriorating structure.
After months of debate, the city voted to demolish the structure after structural analysis showed repairing the structure would cost nearly $300,000 more than initially projected.
The current garage is closed and is being prepared for demolition. The process is slated to begin later this summer.
The city also plans to meet with neighboring business owners and downtown stakeholders this month to discuss plans for the structure’s demolition and reconstruction.
