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Commission gives conceptual approval to Hopewell South PUD aiming to expand attainable homeownership
Summary
The RDC conceptually approved a Planned Unit Development for Hopewell South (Blocks 8–10) designed to raise unit count from an estimated 28 under current zoning to about 98, reduce average prices by more than 30%, and support a mix of attainable ownership options.
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission gave conceptual approval Dec. 15 to a Hopewell South planned unit development (PUD) intended to increase homeownership opportunities on Blocks 8–10.
City staff said the existing R-4 zoning would yield about 28 homes on the site at price points beyond typical Bloomington incomes. The proposed PUD, which will move next to the Plan Commission, seeks to allow smaller lots and context-based frontage to support around 98 homes and a variety of unit types. Staff said the PUD could lower average home price projections by more than 30% compared with development under existing rules.
Why it matters: Staff framed the PUD as a prototype for attainable urban housing in Bloomington that aligns with the city—s comprehensive plan and the Hopewell master redevelopment strategy. The commission was told the PUD—s targeted price range spans roughly $83,000 to $653,000, with about half of the units designed to be affordable at up to 100% of area median income.
Commissioners asked procedural and marketability questions, including how house types shown in illustrative materials would be managed later in the process. Staff said the RDC—s vote is conceptual — it approves the layout and infrastructure approach so the application can proceed to the Plan Commission; final lot, unit-type and design details will be refined in subsequent hearings and through public engagement.
The commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution 25-152 to advance the PUD concept to the Plan Commission.
What comes next: The project will appear before the Plan Commission (noted as Jan. 12 in staff materials), followed by additional public input and a subsequent City Council review if required by the PUD process.
