New Success for 12 Points

One local neighborhood is getting a fresh makeover, with some special help.

News 10 has told you before about the "12 points revitalization project".

But what we haven't told you is that the effort is moving along impressively.

News 10's hannah follman is live in the studio.

She has more on how one terre haute couple is bringing even "more" new business and ne life to the area.

Mark and tiffany baker began the "12 points revitalization effort" in hopes to bring life back to the area.

Just a few short months into the new year, the couple is already seeing their hard work pay off!

Tiffany and mark baker are terre haute natives.

The "year of 12 initiative" was created as part of the 12 points revitalization plan.

Their ultimate goal is to open 12 new businesses in 12 months.

We're only 3 months into the new year and they're already halfway to their goal!

"we have a mission to put our money where our hometown is and we are really happy to be doing it" the couple officially closed on their second closed on their second building just this week.

These haven't been announced yet.

But we can tell you....the historic 12 points hotel will include five of the upcoming storefronts... along with a series of apartments on the second level.

"when mark and i started this we had the dreams and we've been working so hard to make them turn into a reality.

And the support from the community has really catapulted us to make these dreams a reality".

Additionally, the terre haute redevelopment commission announced their support to the effort.

Last night, the commission announced a commitment of 50 thousand dollars to the revitalization of the streetscapes at 12 points.

This will include a 12 points arch, new lights, bike racks and free wi-fi for the area.

Although embarking on a project like this was difficult... especially during a pandemic, the bakers found success.

"because of the pandemic... there is extra opportunity and desire from the community to support local more important than ever to support your local businesses and that was highlighted because of the pandemic" the bakers say several new business will be making announcements of opening storefronts in the next couple of weeks.

You can stay connected with the effort on their facebook page at 12 points revitalization inc.

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