Nine Mile Creek Corridor renewal update

The Nine Mile Creek Corridor renewal project is a natural area restoration initiative aimed at preserving, restoring and enhancing public access to nature. Below is a timeline of completed and upcoming milestones leading up to the start of construction in spring 2026.

• March 2025: Phase three of community engagement to review the schematic design.

• April 2025: Schematic design review with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission, Sustainability Commission and City Council.

• May-August 2025: Moir Park design development, including public engagement for the playground design.

• May–August 2025: Progress toward 60% design completion, including permitting, internal plan review, and continued public engagement.

• September–December 2025: Advance to 90% design completion with ongoing internal plan review and permitting.

• January–March 2026: Finalize plans, obtain project bids and award the contract.

• Spring 2026: Begin construction.

For the latest project updates and community engagement opportunities, visit bloomingtonforward.org.