Redevelopment
Becky Hutsell, Redevelopment Director
204 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 6
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-3579
beckyhutsell@goshencity.com
The Redevelopment Department, along with the Redevelopment Commission, was established by the City Council on December 7, 1999.
The Department is controlled by the five-member Commission (majority appointed by Mayor; remainder appointed by Council) that has the powers and authorities set forth in Indiana Code 36-7-14 for the redevelopment of blighted areas and economic development areas.
The City of Goshen established the Goshen Redevelopment Commission and the Department of Redevelopment to act as a catalyst for new development in targeted areas. This is done through techniques including real estate acquisition, site preparation, environmental remediation and providing public infrastructure to the site. Financing resources generally used are Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) and Redevelopment General Obligation Bonds.
2024 Redevelopment Commission Members:
| President: | Brian Garber |
| Vice-President: | Brett Weddell |
| Member: | Colin Yoder |
| Member: | Megan Hessl |
| School liaison: | Bradd Weddell |
| Secretary: | Jonathan Graber |
| Attorney: | Don Shuler |
The regular meetings of the Goshen Redevelopment Commission take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m., with the 2023 meeting schedule set forth below. All meetings are held in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Police/Courts Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana. Notice will be given if there are any changes to the regular meeting schedule or if there are any special meetings required.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted by 3:00 pm 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.
The Redevelopment Department is currently involved in numerous projects throughout the City. To find the most current status of a certain project, please reference the monthly Redevelopment Staff Report contained in the Agenda packet by clicking here.
To view the information on the proposed Ariel Cycleworks project at the former Western Rubber site, click here.
To view a copy of the current Five Year Capital Plan 2025-2029 approved November 12,2024, click here. To view a copy of the presentation detailing the various projects included in the Five Year Capital Plan, click here.
To view a copy of the Policy & Procedure Manual for Goshen’s Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund program, click here. To download the application, click here.
To view a copy of the final 9th Street Corridor Area-Wide Plan, click here.
To view a copy of the River District Revitalization Plan, click here
May 15, 2018 Presentation on Impacts of TIF on Local Government Budgets and Revenue
Meetings & Events All Meets & Events
Backyard Habitat
Today, 2:00pm
Back by popular demand, it’s the backyard habitat workshop. Come learn about how to create an inviting backyard space for wildlife. Get some free plants to get started. Attendees who take home plants are required to map their space with their plant choices as a part of Goshen’s Wildlife Corridors program. Improving wildlife corridors is the purpose of the workshop and plant giveaway! Presenter: Lee Strader- Bergey, Indiana Certified Horticulturist, Department of Environmental Resilience
Shade Tree Board
Monday, June 16, 2025, 7:00pm
Invasive Plant Species Workshop
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:00pm
Invasive Plant Species Workshop – Invasive plant species are estimated to cause economic damage in the United States, with costs ranging from $120 billion to $200 billion annually. These plants harm agriculture, wildlife habitats, and property values.. Attendees will learn how to identify many of the local problem species and learn how to remove them while avoiding the inadvertent spread of these species. Some species to be discussed include Phragmites, Asian bush honeysuckle, Japanese knotweed, poison hemlock, Japanese barberry, Callery pear, and others. Many examples of these species will be present, allowing attendees to see them up close and learn how to identify them. Learn how you can help remove invasive species locally. Attendees can take home a guide on local invasive plants.