Evansville, IN (October 2, 2026) – A once-vacant block in the heart of downtown Evansville has been transformed into a new mixed-use development, as local and regional officials celebrated the grand opening of The Vault… Read More
September 2026 | Evansville Riverfront Update Schematic design is now 100% complete, marking an exciting milestone in this decades-long regional effort. The next phase will focus on developing… Read More
Two transformational arts and culture projects in the Evansville region have been awarded more than $1.8 million through Indiana’s READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Initiative, bringing significant investment to expand public art, cultural… Read More
The City of Evansville, Bowen Capital, Goodin Development, and other regional partners announced plans for The Republic, a new $38 million mixed-use development located in Evansville’s thriving Promenade district. The project includes premium market-rate… Read More
NEWBURGH, Ind. (Apr. 24, 2026) — A groundbreaking ceremony last week marked the start of a more than $2 million expansion at Lou Dennis Community Park, launching a new phase of improvements that will… Read More
READI 2.0-funded expansion adds 114 new housing units in Gibson County PRINCETON, Ind. (January 12, 2026)— Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Community leaders, regional partners, and stakeholders gathered today to celebrate the ribbon… Read More
The Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (SWIRDA) has unveiled its first Regional Arts & Culture Strategic Plan, establishing a unified roadmap to enhance quality of place, elevate cultural identity, and build a stronger… Read More
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (November 19, 2025) – Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the READI 2.0 grant to support the development of the JA… Read More
READI 2.0 in the Evansville Region READI 2.0 is the second round of Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), a statewide program that invests in projects to enhance quality… Read More
The Lilly Endowment Inc. award is a $250 million investment supporting Indiana’s READI 2.0 initiative, administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The funding empowers regions across the state to revitalize vacant and… Read More