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City staff details downtown development, Muncie Mall delays and multiple housing projects

Muncie Redevelopment Commission · January 16, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the commission the gateway sign will be installed soon, Muncie Mall interior remediation is nearly complete but exterior demolition is delayed for engineering reasons, and several housing developments (including a 126-home Doctor Horton subdivision and other projects totaling hundreds of homes) are expected to add hundreds of households and tax revenue.

City staff provided a detailed update on downtown redevelopment and housing projects at the Jan. 15 Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting.

Jeff, speaking for city staff, said fabrication of the new gateway sign is near completion and installation should occur within weeks, weather permitting. He described the multiuse building procurement as active, with three developers reviewing proposals and an additional prospective anchor tenant in discussion; staff said they are open to other anchor options to…

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