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 add… 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 cutting and… 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 regional… 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 Discovery… 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 of life… 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 blighted… Read More
READI 2.0 Lilly Endowment Inc. Blight Redevelopment Project Summary:Crawford Door involves the historic registration and rehabilitation of the Crawford Door buildingin addition to a new construction component for a combined total of approximately 139… Read More
Summary provided by Project: Working in partnership with the YMCA of Southwest Indiana, Inc. and Indiana Landmarks, AP Development LLC will transform NW 6th Street between Vine and Court streets through the adaptive reuse/renovation /rehabilitation… Read More
Summary provided by Project: JD Sheth Foundation (JDSF) will be utilizing all awarded dollars to expand our current enhancement to CenterPoint Energy’s Neighborhood Weatherization and Healthier Homes programs. As of February 2024, JDSF has… Read More
Redevelopment effort that restores a historic landmark, delivers 56 new housing units, and connects residents to the Greenway EVANSVILLE, Ind. (October 7, 2025) – Today, Franklin Street Lofts, LLC, led by project owners Aaron Gabe… Read More
