Community Investment

Spurring investment to create a stronger South Bend is the mission of our department. We do this by attracting and retaining growing businesses, planning for vibrant neighborhoods, and connecting residents to economic opportunities. To better assist the citizens and businesses of South Bend with variety of tasks, we’re organized into eight (8) teams that work collaboratively with each other.

Current Requests for Proposals/Bids

Proposals With No Due Date:

Request for Proposal – Former River Glen Office Park

Request for Proposal – 403 E. Madison St., (Formerly Singer Building)

Proposal Due Date: April 9, 2026 9:00 AM

Request for Proposal – State Theatre

Questions: All questions regarding existing request for proposals can be sent to the Department of Community Investment by calling (574) 233-0311.

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Authority

Department of Community Investment 2024 Annual Report

This web page was last updated on December 11, 2025. Links to other resources on this web page may have been last updated on a different date.

Community Investment, Neighborhoods and Building Departments
lhensley@southbendin.gov

Phone
574.233.0311

Address
215 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
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Caleb Bauer Executive Director cbauer@southbendin.gov

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