Milhaus to Provide Support for Urban Revitalization

Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 1, 2010 – Milhaus Development has been selected by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to assist the Fostering Commercial Urban Strategies (FOCUS) program with revitalization projects in urban areas of Indianapolis. Milhaus will provide advisory services to help accelerate the progress of meaningful commercial development opportunities and reinvestment in the city’s urban neighborhoods.

“We are excited about the real estate development, finance and marketing expertise that Milhaus brings to the table. We’ve already seen how it has succeeded in key neighborhood commercial redevelopment projects,” said Bill Taft, executive director, LISC. “Combined with the hard work of community organizations, this new partnership can create some great wins for our neighborhoods.”

The FOCUS program, which is led by LISC, is an innovative collaboration of the Indianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood Development, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and the City of Indianapolis. FOCUS already has multiple projects underway within selected neighborhoods and community development corporations, including the East 10th Street project led by the East 10th Street Civic Association, the LISC Sustainable Communities Initiative and the Indianapolis 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Economic Development Committee.

“Milhaus is an avid advocate for revitalization of the urban core of major cities and has already played a large role in the development of the Cole-Noble District on the east side of downtown,”
said David Leazenby, vice president, predevelopment services, Milhaus Development. “There is a tremendous opportunity for neighborhoods in Indianapolis to become national examples for urban livability and we are excited that our new real estate services division has been chosen to partner with LISC in its redevelopment efforts.”

ABOUT MILHAUS
Milhaus is a real estate investment, development and consulting company, based in Indianapolis, Ind.that focuses on mixed-use and multi-family environments. The company delivers solutions for malls, downtowns, neighborhoods and cities across the United States by investing with commercial developers, cities and non-profits to provide unparalleled expertise of mixed-use and multi-family endeavors. For more information, visit www.milhausdevelopment.com.

ABOUT LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION (LISC)
LISC Indianapolis is the local office of a national organization that helps resident‐led, community‐based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones – good places to live, do business, work and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing, commercial, industrial and community facilities, businesses and job. For more information, go to www.liscindianapolis.org .

ABOUT FOCUS
FOCUS is an innovative partnership between LISC, the Central Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood Development and the City of Indianapolis. This city-wide collaboration is making changes in the planning, advocacy, and delivery of economic development projects. The goal is to build long-lasting relationships that connect neighborhoods with businesses and new resources to revitalize urban markets. For more information go to www.focusindy.com.

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ABOUT MILHAUS
Milhaus is a real estate investment, development and consulting company, based in Indianapolis, Ind.that focuses on mixed-use and multi-family environments. The company delivers solutions for malls, downtowns, neighborhoods and cities across the United States by investing with commercial developers, cities and non-profits to provide unparalleled expertise of mixed-use and multi-family endeavors. For more information, visit www.milhausdevelopment.com.

Media Contact:
Debbie Davis ABC, APR
Triad Public Relations
12046 Weathered Edge Drive
Fishers, IN 46037
317.595.0820 (o)
317.508.2179 (c)
debbie@triadpr.net

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