Redevelopment

The City of Goshen Redevelopment Department supports strategic investment in targeted areas across the community. Working with the Goshen Redevelopment Commission, the department helps move projects from planning to construction by aligning public infrastructure, land readiness, and financing tools.

Redevelopment efforts focus on removing barriers, strengthening neighborhoods, and supporting long-term economic vitality.

What does Goshen Redevelopment do?

Redevelopment supports projects that advance community goals and encourage private investment. Core functions include:

• Real estate acquisition, site readiness, and demolition
• Environmental assessment and brownfield reuse
• Infrastructure coordination tied to redevelopment sites
• Financing tools, including Tax Increment Financing and redevelopment bonds

These tools help position projects for success while protecting public investment.

Five-year capital plan and strategy

Redevelopment activities follow a disciplined five-year capital plan adopted by the Goshen Redevelopment Commission. The 2025–2029 plan guides infrastructure and redevelopment investments to support housing, business growth, and neighborhood stability.

The plan prioritizes projects that expand utility capacity, improve transportation access, strengthen downtown and corridor investment, and connect redevelopment areas through trail and pedestrian improvements. This approach ensures public dollars support projects with clear community benefit and long-term impact.

Recent redevelopment progress

Cherry Creek Development

Redevelopment planning supports continued housing growth in the Cherry Creek area through coordinated infrastructure and trail investments. These improvements help prepare the area for long-term residential development and neighborhood connectivity.

Ariel Cycleworks Redevelopment

Public infrastructure improvements, including roadway and utility upgrades, support the redevelopment of the former Ariel Cycleworks site. The project advances reuse of an underutilized industrial property while adding housing and mixed-use opportunities.

Brownfield Reuse

Redevelopment tools continue supporting cleanup and reinvestment at challenging sites, creating new opportunities for development while protecting public health and environmental quality.

Contact

Becky Hutsell, Redevelopment Director

204 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 6
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-3579
beckyhutsell@goshencity.com

Redevelopment Commission

The Goshen Redevelopment Commission guides redevelopment policy and project decisions under Indiana law. City Council established the commission and department to support targeted reinvestment and economic growth.

Agendas, minutes, and public notices are posted on the Redevelopment Commission page.

Who are the Redevelopment Commission Members?

• President: Brian Garber
• Vice-President: Brett Weddell
• Secretary: Jonathan Graber
• Member: Colin Yoder
• Member: Megan Hessl
• Goshen Community Schools Liaison: Bradd Weddel
• City Attorney: Don Shuler

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When does Redevelopment Commission Meet?

Regular meetings of the Goshen Redevelopment Commission typically take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.

All meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Police & Courts Building, 111 East Jefferson St. Notice will be given if there are any changes to the regular meeting schedule or if there are any special meetings required.

2026 Meeting dates

Date	Time
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10	3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10	3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14	3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12	3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9	3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 10	3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8	3 p.m.

Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted by 3 p.m. on Friday preceding the regular Tuesday meeting. Meeting minutes are posted following approval by the Commission the following month. To view Redevelopment Commission agendas, minutes and notices, click here. 

​Additional resources

To view a copy of the River District Revitalization Plan, click here