A central Indiana-based developer announced a $1.5 billion riverfront development proposal. Officials with DOMO Development and its partners, including Indiana Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Doden, held a meeting to unveil a proposal for the next phase of the downtown riverfront development.
According to a news release, the proposal includes an area north of the river for a 60-acre mixed-use development. Developers say the development will feature what officials say are “multi-generational housing,” as well as commercial and retail space, multiple youth/professional sports facilities, and public common spaces. [WRBG]
All systems are go for a major upgrade to Alfred University athletic programs with the recent approval by the school's Board of Trustees of the $30 million Saxon Hill Sports Complex. Saxon Hill will be built on land atop Jericho Hill, about three miles south of the Allegany County campus. The complex will include a sports center, a baseball diamond, track and field facilities, a rugby field and dual two-tier press box. More than 400 parking spaces will also be available. [The Evening Tribune]
Western Kentucky University unveiled plans today for a new state-of-the-art fieldhouse and press box.
The 120,000 square-foot Hilltopper Fieldhouse will be home to the WKU Forensics and E-Sports programs, as well as provide practice and training space for the Big Red Marching Band and Hilltopper Athletics. The facility will be built upon the land that currently is home to the football practice field, in between Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and Nick Denes Field. [WNKY]
Here’s a closer look at the WKU Baseball side of the new Hilltopper Fieldhouse!
— WKU Baseball (@WKU_Baseball) October 20, 2023
This new state-of-the-art facility will enhance our program and help our student-athletes maximize their potential to the best of their abilities.#GoTops https://t.co/JQ8kCH1qx6 pic.twitter.com/1kUGBtpGty
