Description
The City of Indianapolis is seeking expressions of interest from qualified firms to develop an adaptive‑reuse, mixed‑use plan for the historic Former Indiana Women’s Prison site. The effort will preserve the historic structures, comply with preservation covenants, and create a vibrant, community‑oriented development that may include residential, commercial, cultural, and food‑service components. Respondents must submit an experience‑based EOI, attend a mandatory site tour, and provide concept, financial, and community‑engagement plans.
• Preserve and repurpose at least one historic building per the city’s preservation covenants.
• Propose a mixed‑use program (e.g., housing, retail, cultural, food‑service, office) aligned with the 2025 Community Preference Survey.
• Demonstrate financial capacity and a feasible development model, including capital sources and operating plans.
• Include MBE/WBE/VBE participation strategy and community‑engagement approach.
• Submit a searchable PDF EOI by September 30, 2026; attend a site tour on July 24 or August 7, 2026.