8twelve Coalition

May 12, 2017

Assessing Heat Leaks in the 8twelve Target District

Getting heat leaks information of a building is critical in revitalizing the 8twelve target area in Muncie. Traditionally this information is obtained inside the building by a trained thermographer using thermal cameras, which is time consuming and costly. In this project, students from Ball State University obtained thermal infrared (TIR) images from outside without disturbing homeowners during the winter season by using FLIR ONE units attached to students’ own smart phones. These TIR images were integrated with existing online GIS maps to provide both homeowners and the public the heat leaks information of buildings in the target neighborhood of 8twelve coalition.

Faculty Mentor: Jason Yang
Department: Geography
Community Partner: Muncie 8twelve Coalition, ecoREHAB of Muncie, Inc.
Students: Austin Berry, Cody Blevins, Elizabeth Carpenter, Alex Darland, Drew Duncan, James Foster, Garrett Fuelling, Mitchell Grime, Olivia Jesse, Kyle Kedra, James Longwith, Kyle Marsh, Tim Martin, Clara Neurauter, Caitlin Stankovich

May 5, 2017May 9, 2017

VIDEO: 8twelve: Muncie Revitilization – Hope Building

May 4, 2017August 1, 2017

Spring 2017 Ball State Immersive Learning Projects

Ball State faculty, students, and community partners are working together this spring on a number of immersive learning projects in and around Muncie.

Abandoned Housing Policy Analysis
Community Partner: Muncie Redevelopment Commission
Faculty Mentor: Chip Taylor, Department of Political Science

Advancing ecoREHAB Through Story and Strategy
Community Partner: ecoREHAB of Muncie, Inc.
Faculty Mentors: Kate Elliott, Department of Journalism; Paul Gestwicki; Department of Computer Science

Assessing Heat Leaks in the 8twelve Target District
Community Partner: Muncie 8twelve Coalition
Faculty Mentor: Jason Yang, Department of Geography

Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders: Character and Leadership Development at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Community Partner: The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Faculty Mentor: Peggy Fisher, Department of Communication Studies

Maring-Hunt Community Garden Pavilion
Community Partner: Maring-Hunt Library, Thomas Park/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Pam Harwood, Department of Architecture

Minnetrista Neighborhood Action Plan
Community Partner: Minnetrista Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Dunaway, Department of Urban Planning

Rehabilitating Houses
Community Partner: Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity
Faculty Mentor: Janet Fick, Technology

Story Maps from and for “South-of-the-River” Neighborhoods in Muncie
Community Partners: Forest Park Neighborhood Association; Thomas/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Jörn Seemann, Department of Geography

Sustainable Food Production: Integrating Collaboration within the Community
Community Partner: Muncie Food Hub
Faculty Mentor: Gerry Waite, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

June 24, 2016December 7, 2018

Vision: Revitalized, inclusive neighborhoods where people choose to live.
Mission: Through planning and action, the 8twelve Coalition advances the goals and aspirations of residents.

The 8twelve Coalition is comprised of residents, non-profits and businesses working to revitalize the 8twelve target area bordered by 8th Street, Memorial Street, Perkins Avenue, and Madison Street.

The 8twelve revitalization plan was developed as a result of several community meetings spearheaded by Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity and the Vectren Foundation. The plan focuses on improving housing, beautifying the neighborhood, and supporting local businesses.

IMPACT MAP (pdf)
8Twelve Coalition Builds Community Poster (pdf)

Read the report (pdf)

8twelve Steering Committee

Josh Arthur, Avondale UMC, Resident
Lindsey Arthur, Muncie Habitat for Humanity, Urban Light CDC, Resident
Jena Ashby, Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity
Frank Baldwin, Muncie Mission
Sarah Renee Beaver, Resident
Emilie Carpenter, Urban Light CDC, Resident
Andrew Draper, Urban Light Community Church, Urban Light CDC, Resident
Leslie Draper, Inspire Academy, Resident
Angelia Gordon, Urban Light CDC, Resident
Dori Granados, Urban Light CDC, Resident
Craig Graybeal, ecoREHAB
Mark and LeiAnne Lloyd, Residents
Lezlie McCrory, Resident, South Central Neighborhood Association President
Ray Montagno, Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity
Tom Moore, Vectren Foundation
Annette Phillips, PathStone
Chris Reid, Indiana Academy, Resident
Wes and Sherry Russell, Residents
Heather Williams, Building Better Neighborhoods, Ball State University Office of Community Engagement