Herstoric Development
Small developers. Big impact.
Herstoric Development breathes new life into South Bend’s historic and vacant spaces through both for-profit development and nonprofit initiatives.
A women-owned and operated enterprise, is dedicated to revitalizing downtown South Bend through community-focused development and the restoration of historic buildings. Our commitment to preserving the rich history of our city extends to both its longstanding residents and its architectural heritage, each telling a unique story of our past.
We are reimagining South Bend with sustainability, creativity, and deep care for neighbors at the heart of our work.
A local development company committed to community-rooted revitalization. We breathe new life into underused spaces.
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm. Milkweed Gardens Inc. stewards the ecological, community-focused parts of our work.
We’re grounded in Monroe Park, a historic South Bend neighborhood rich with resilience and ready for renewal.
Our Vision
Similar to the lotus flower, which plants its roots deep before reaching upward to blossom, Herstoric aims to transform vacant places into vibrant spaces where community thrives.
Herstoric’s work is about transformation: restoring what has been overlooked, nurturing what is emerging, and creating spaces where life and community can flourish.
Our Core Values
Caring for the land and allowing it to provide for the community. Prioritizing responsible and regenerative land use.
Care for Land & Life
Reimagining what’s been left behind, we revive historic and vacant spaces with vision and care.
Creative Renewal
Designing places that invite rest, play, and gathering. Everyone is welcome here.
Places to Belong
Growing, sharing, and gathering around what nourishes. Food connects us to the land and each other.
Food as Connection
Restoring homes to be well-designed and attainable, allowing more people to root their lives in Monroe Park.