According to a press release from Ball State University, President Mearns will host a public update on Ball State's revitalization plan for The Village at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in the Legacy Room on the third floor. Parking is available in Cornerstone’s lots off Washington Street. The event will offer the latest on Ball State’s plan to revitalize The Village.
After years of planning and community feedback, construction officially begun earlier this year. The Village revitalization plan aims to turn the area into a destination for students, residents, and visitors. This includes a Performing Arts Center, a hotel, a Center for Innovation and Collaboration, and a residential neighborhood.
The project updates include:
- The Performing Arts Center and adjacent Cantio Hotel, both scheduled to open in Summer 2026.
- The Center for Innovation and Collaboration, designed to foster entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary partnerships, and hands-on learning.
- New market-rate apartments, a Barnes & Noble community bookstore, and for-sale townhomes and single-family homes offering expanded residential options in The Village.
At the event, attendees will hear about the current construction progress, get a preview of what is next, and have a chance to ask questions.
Visit bsu.edu/thevillage for more information and future updates.
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