On the Banks of the Eel River

The demolition of Logansport Utilities’ water and electric generating plants in 2021 opened approximately 6.5 acres for the redevelopment of the Eel riverfronts near Riverside Park. As the area develops, the city plans to target uses that enhance the riverfront, such as boutique hotels, restaurants, banquet halls and apartments, as well as other residential opportunities like condos and townhomes.

In May 2023, plans were announced for construction of Vibrant Event Center at the west end of Riverside Park. The privately-owned facility planned for the property will provide space for events hosting 400+ people, and will be built by the Eel River Equity Group LLC. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, July 31, 2023 and the Vibrant Event Center opened in Fall 2024.

The City of Logansport and Logansport Redevelopment Commission committed funds to build a parking lot at the former location of the Logansport Utilities water plant at the west end of Riverside Park that will serve both the park and the event center.

A master plan and conceptual design was developed for the area along the south side of the Eel River, north of Race Street between 6th and 10th Streets and was approved in April 2025.

READI 2.0 funds have been proposed to help create a shovel ready site for other developments in the area.

Read the On the Banks of the Eel Proposed Development Plan

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