The Old West End as a Model for Housing Redevelopment
By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN – Muncie’s Old West End (OWE) is on the cusp of major redevelopment. Empty lots have plans attached to them, long-vacant properties–many that have cycled through the tax sale repeatedly over the past 10-15 years–have been mapped for future use, and the community has aligned around a vision for what’s next. Block by block, a historic neighborhood adjacent to downtown Muncie is gaining new life. This is the result of steady, community-led work that has…
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