TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun says a new bipartisan bill that was introduced by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) would help the City of Terre Haute "redevelop and reimagine" abandoned or rundown buildings, according to a press release.

Last Thursday, Senator Banks—along with Senator Mark Warner (D-Va)— introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments Act (RESIDE), which will help communities turn rundown or abandoned buildings—such as warehouses, factories, hotels, strip malls, and other unused spaces—into new housing options.

The bill would set aside funding within the House Investment Partnership Program (HOME)—starting in 2026—for a new pilot program to help communities repurpose these blighted properties.

This effort will help sup

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