What Is the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project in Bloomington?
The Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project is a City of Bloomington Utilities project to address aging stormwater infrastructure along the Clear Creek channel south of W 1st Street. The goals are better drainage, less urban flooding and cleaner water. The first public meeting is Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St.
Lesa Miller is a REALTOR® and broker in Bloomington, Indiana, who helps buyers and sellers in Bloomington, Bedford, Martinsville and the surrounding towns. Here's what the city has announced so far.
What is the project?
According to the City of Bloomington's Oct. 19 announcement, the project will explore turning a century-old limestone channel into a more natural-looking stream corridor. That's meant to improve how stormwater moves through the area and help filter runoff.
The project covers downtown Bloomington and surrounding parts of the Clear Creek channel. It builds on earlier work, including the Hidden River Pathway and the Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction.
Who is doing the work?
City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) hired Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC on Aug. 14, 2026, to do the feasibility study and preliminary design. The design work is just starting.
Why does it matter to people who live and own property nearby?
The city says the project will also explore ways to support economic development, with a connected corridor that can enhance surrounding properties and strengthen connections between downtown and nearby neighborhoods. CBU is inviting residents, businesses and property owners to help guide it.
If you own a home or business near the creek, the Oct. 29 meeting is the place to hear the plans early and ask questions.
How do you take part?
Go to the meeting: Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St.
Can't make it? The city lists Beth Clarizia, Senior Project Manager with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, at [email protected] for questions and feedback.
Project questions for the city: Daniel Frank, CBU Communications Manager, 812-349-3940.
For more on the area, see What It Actually Costs to Live Near Downtown Bloomington and Switchyard Park: How Bloomington Turned a Rail Yard Into Its Biggest Park.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project?
A City of Bloomington Utilities project to address aging stormwater infrastructure along the Clear Creek channel south of W 1st Street, improve drainage, reduce urban flood risk and improve water quality.
When is the public meeting?
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St.
Has the design been decided?
No. Feasibility and preliminary design work is just beginning, and the city is asking for public input.
Own a home near Clear Creek and wondering what this means for you? Call or text (812) 360-3863, or visit LesaMillerRealEstate.com/Links.
