Highlighted City Projects
Active Construction:
Muncie Downtown Gateway
Artist rendering of Downtown Gateway. Designed by REA.
Project: A north gateway into downtown with landscaped and bricked areas for pedestrians at the intersection of High and Franklin streets, including letters that spell “Muncie”, with the shape of Indiana forming the “I”. Behind the letters will be an image in the shape of White River.
Timeline: Construction has begun
Owner: City project partnered with Rundell Ernstberger Associates.
Estimated Cost: $700,000 paid for by the Muncie Redevelopment Commission out of a $3.5 million bond issued in 2022.
Location: Intersection of Wysor, Franklin and High Streets
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City of Muncie CCMG
Project: The Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges. Community Crossings is a partnership between INDOT and Hoosier communities, both urban and rural, to invest in infrastructure projects. Muncie will use these funds to work on roads in Granville, on Walnut to McGalliard, Burlington, on Luick to Bridge, and Meeker, on 16th to 12th and 29th to 18th.
Timeline: May through June 2025
Owner: City project and Indiana Department of Transportation
Estimated Cost:
Location: Granville - Walnut to McGalliard. Burlington - Luick to Bridge. Meeker - 16th to 12th and 29thto 18th
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Storer Estates
City of Muncie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmHtHpw1u2Q
Storer Estates Construction” (YouTube video). Source: City of Muncie YouTube Channel. Picture of Storer Estates progress.
Project: At the site of the former Storer Elementary school
Timeline: Construction has begun
Owner: D.R. Horton
Estimated Cost: Estimated bids at $31,250 to $33,750 paid to the City
Size: 22 Lots
Location: North Winthrop Road
More Information:
https://munciejournal.com/2022/07/22-lots-up-for-bid-at-storer-estates/
Walnut Townhomes
Artist rendering of Walnut Townhomes
Project: CRU Construction building 7 new townhomes
Timeline: Construction has begun
Owner and Developer: CRU Construction
Size: 6 townhomes with rear garages
Location: Walnut Street
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Washington Square Condos
Artist rendering of new condos at the former Delaware County Justice Center. Photo provided.
Project: On the site of the former Delaware County Courts and Justice center, a renovated building, when completed, will include 148 indoor parking spots and dozens of luxury condos.
Timeline: Construction has begun
Owner and Developer: Justice Parking and Condominiums LLC
Estimated Cost: $3.4 million
Size: Dozens of luxury condos ranging from 1500 t0 4000 sq. ft.
Location: Downtown on the site of the former Delaware County Courts and Justice center
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Cantio Hotel
Artist rendering of new 97-room boutique hotel, The Cantio Hotel, coming to Ball State University’s campus in 2026. Photo provided by Schahet Hotels LLC
Project: A boutique hotel near Ball State’s campus as part of the school's University Village revitalization project. The Cantio Hotel plans to include 97 guest rooms, an upscale restaurant, a rooftop bar and a ground-floor café. The hotel will connect to a new performing arts center.
Timeline: Opening 2026
Size: 97 rooms
Owner: Ball State University
Developer: Schahet Hotels LLC in partnership with Hilton
Location: University Village
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New Fire Station No. 6
Aerial photo provided of Fire Station 6 during construction.
Project: Located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, replacing the current Fire Station No.6 which has served the city and the Whitely neighborhood for 65 years.
Timeline: Construction begun
Developer: Partnered with Hagerman GC
Owner: City Project
Estimated Cost: $8.7 million using EDIT funded bond payments. The fire department is also contributing $125,000 annually from its EMS funding, and they will also provide another $125,000 from that fund annually to go toward replacement of Fire Station No. 5.
Location: The corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Ball States’ “Revitalizing The Village” Project
Construction on Ball State’s campus. Photos by Isaach Watkins. Site Map provided by Ball State.
Project: A comprehensive plan to renovate the Village near campus including a performing arts center for university events. Additionally, partnering with the university, Fairmount Properties will invest approximately $100 million to design and construct a hotel, mix of retailers and restaurants, innovation spaces for office and research use, and apartments and townhouses for the project.
Timeline: Construction has begun
Owner: Ball State University
Developer: Fairmount Properties
Approximate Cost: At Least $100 million
Location: Ball State University Village (just off campus)
More Information:
https://www.bsu.edu/web/the-village-revitalization
Design/Announced Projects:
Till Pond
Concept for the Till Pond. Photo provided by City of Muncie
Project: The City of Muncie has acquired a 5.6-acre pond as well as 13 acres along South Tillotson in order to improve green spaces and public parks. The City plans to convert the area into an ADA-compliant public fishing lake with multiple fishing piers, including one that is ADA-compliant.
Timeline: End of 2025
Owner: City Project
Contractor: Muncie’s FlatLand Resources
Estimated Cost: $931,000 contract ($25,000 for the land itself); $500,000 paid by State grant
Size: 13 more acres (with 5.6 acre sized pond)
Location: Southwest side on South Tillotson Avenue
More Information:
https://indianapublicradio.org/news/2025/02/muncie-says-till-pond-construction-about-to-begin/
Buyer’s Market New Facility
The Buyer's Market new fulfillment center at the former Pepsi Street, photo by Isaach Watkins.
Project: Buyer's Market, operating an off-price retail store in Muncie Mall, has leased the former Pepsi facility on North Walnut Street. It will serve as a sorting and storage facility, allowing for bulk deliveries from retailers to be priced and distributed.
Timeline: In Development
Owner: Buyer’s Market
Scope: Plan to add 60 jobs to the newly leased sorting and storage facility
Location: The former Pepsi facility on North Walnut Street
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“Together To House” Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Project: Muncie’s “Together to House” project is a new supportive housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families. Awarded by The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) in a highly competitive selection process, funding will support the development of 38 affordable housing units across multiple structures in the city, a $15.9 million project in total.
Timeline: In Development
Owner: City Project
Estimated Cost: $15.9 million with funding from tax credits awarded by The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
Scope: 38 units, with a mix of apartment-style units designed to accommodate individuals and families in need
Location: Thomas Park Avondale neighborhood
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INDOT’S “Improve 32”
Project: The Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) Greenfield District, with funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is conducting an intersection improvement project located along SR 32 at Madison Ave. and Hackley Streets. SR 32 is an east/west route separated into two one-way streets known locally as Main St. (north) and Jackson St. (south). The existing intersections of Main St. and Jackson St. with Madison Ave are three-way traffic signal-controlled intersections. The existing intersections of Main St. and Jackson St. with Hackley St. are two-way stop-controlled intersections, with drivers along Hackley St. required to stop. The purpose of the project is to reduce the frequency of overall crashes and high severity crashes at the intersections of SR 32 and Madison Ave. and SR 32 and Hackley St., and a stable flow of traffic.
Timeline: Early 2026 and starting construction in mid 2027
Owner: State Project
Estimated Cost: $4 and $7 million
Construction: The Indiana Dept of Transportation (INDOT)
Scope: The intersections in the project area are Main Street and Madison Street, Jackson and Madison Street, Main and Hackley Street and Jackson and Hackley Street
More Information:
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indot-planning-to-build-4-roundabouts-in-downtown-muncie
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
Riverbend Flats
City of Muncie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnnaB-1BQRA&t=2s
“Riverbend Flats” (YouTube video). Source: City of Muncie YouTube Channel. Infographic on Riverbend Flats and Kilgore Place housing units.
Project: Riverbend Flats, completed in the spring of 2023, has 60 apartment units. Some of the Riverbend amenities include a clubhouse and fitness center, free Wi-Fi in all apartments and common areas, and a playground area.
Timeline: Completed
Westside Skatepark
Muncie Skatepark Concept. Provided by City of Muncie.
Project: A new 15,000 square foot skatepark at Westside Park. Designed by Hunger Skateparks, who collected public input to finalize the design in 2022.
Timeline: Design 2023/Build 2024/Expected Park Completion 2025
Design and Construction: Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA) and Hunger Skateparks
Estimated Cost: Paid with ARP funding and portion of an MRC bond, remaining approximately $80,000 raised by the community
Size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Location: Westside Park
More Information:
https://hungerskateparks.com/portfolio/muncie-indiana-skatepark/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Muncie-Skatepark/100026942839908/
City View 1
Photo of City View townhome.
Project: City View is a mixture of single-family homes and townhouses built on single lots across central and south Muncie. The affordable housing project has a rent-to-own component.
Timeline: Completed
Developer: Pivotal Home Solutions
Estimated Cost: $11.15 million
Scope: 48 new residences
More information:
https://www.munciejournal.com/2023/05/city-view-groundbreaking-announced-for-may-17/
City View 2
Project: City View 2 is an $11.8 million project that consists almost entirely of single-family workforce housing homes on scattered sites. They are rental units to begin with options to purchase later. Tenants will receive a credit for part of the rent to go toward the purchase price of the home.
Timeline: Completed
Developer: Pivotal Home Solutions
Estimated Cost: $11.8 million. The city will provide $1.18 million from combined efforts of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission (MRC), Tax Abatement from Council, HOME Funds from Community Development and the mayor’s EDIT Funds
Scope: 37 lots
Location: 10 new homes in the Southside Neighborhood, 10 in the Thomas Park/Avondale area and 17 in the combined Industry, Blaine SE and East Central neighborhoods.
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New Muncie YMCA On Walnut
The newly opened YMCA near Muncie Central. Photo by Isaach Watkins.
Project: A state-of-the-art, 73,000 square foot facility located next to Muncie Central High School. The vision is for a community gathering space, centered around wellbeing that will benefit children, families, and the community at large.
Timeline: Completed
Ribbon Cutting on March 8, 2025: https://business.munciechamber.org/events/Details/ribbon-cutting-ymca-of-muncie-1315019?sourceTypeId=Website
Size: 73,000 sq. ft.
Location: Downtown, Muncie Central High School’s campus on Walnut
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Southern Terrace
Southern Terrace infographic
Project: Southern Terrace includes 45 residences. 20 of the properties are single family homes, with an additional 25 townhomes. The homes will only be available for residents earning 30-80% of the Area Mean Income. It transformed vacant, blighted lots into beautiful properties, which benefits the neighborhoods.
Timeline: Completed
Developer: Advantix Development
Estimated Cost: Awarded $1.2 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Scope: 45 new residences
Location: Industry, Southside, Blaine Southeast, Eastside, and Whitely neighborhoods
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Muncie Crisis Center
The newly opened Muncie Crisis Center. Photo by Payton Glesing.
Project: The Muncie Crisis Center provides mental health and addiction services to individuals in crisis. The crisis center provides a place for people to go instead of waiting at the emergency room or being taken to jail. Individuals in crisis can be taken to the Crisis Center, where they receive help from trained behavioral health professionals.
Timeline: Completed, opened March 2025
Owner: City of Muncie, Operated by Meridian Health
Estimated Cost: $2 million from the American Rescue Plan, $1.2 million opioid settlements funds and the Mayor’s Economic Development Income Tax Funds. IU Health has secured a $900,000 grant to support the center.
Location: 809 W. Eighth Street and Hoyt Avenue (formerly Workman’s Bar)
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