CHANNEL 44 TV NEWS: More Properties To Be Torn Down In Evansville’s Fight Against Blight

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More Properties To Be Torn Down In Evansville’s Fight Against Blight

NOVEMBER 10TH, 2016

MATT PEAK EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 The blight fight continues in the city of Evansville as more blighted properties are set to come down.

At Thursday’s Board of Public Works meeting, members announced an agreement between the city and Jerry AignerConstruction.

The 12 properties on the list are part of the final 47 set to be demolished with Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund, a grant awarded by the Indiana Housing and Development Authority.

Representatives from the Department of Metropolitan Development say the city can tear down 30 more properties with that money if they are granted an extension.

These 12 properties are located on the near northwest side of town.

The Department of Metropolitan Development has not heard back from the state on if an extension will be granted.

Ford Center Stays Busy During Five Year Anniversary Weekend

NOVEMBER 10TH, 2016

WILLIAM WOLKOFF EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 Its been five years since the Ford Center was built in Evansville, and now some don’t even think twice about it being there.  What began as a controversy to replace the old Roberts Stadium has become an integral part of downtown Evansville.

Locals may still have a soft spot for Roberts Stadium, but city officials tell 44News Reporter William Wolkoff that it’s brought a lot of new business downtown.

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