MARION — The City of Marion will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for River Rock Lofts at the southeast corner of East First Street and South Adams Street at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. On-street parking is available and refreshments will be served.
Regional leaders in east central Indiana announced on Dec. 19 plans to award READI 2.0 funding to River Rock Lofts — a mixed-use development in the heart of Marion. The award is designed to spark urban revitalization and enhance the local economy while improving quality of life for residents and fostering sustainable community growth.
Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the now $1.25 billion READI program in 2021, and it has since been nationally recognized for its success. READI 2.0, which was part of the governor’s 2023 Next Level Agenda and approved by the Indiana General Assembly, allocates another $500 million to regions across the state to accelerate shovel-ready projects and programs that are expected to transform Indiana communities, attract talent and improve quality of life for Hoosiers in the short and long term. READI 2.0 funding allocations were awarded in April to 15 regions representing all 92 Indiana counties…