# State Selects Three Bloomington Census Tracts for Federal Opportunity Zone Nomination

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:20:00.651Z
Original source: [City of Bloomington, Indiana (.gov)](https://bloomington.in.gov/news/2026/09/28/6661)
Source published: 2026-09-28T16:51:34.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

Bloomington announced that Indiana selected three locally recommended census tracts for federal Opportunity Zone nomination. The areas include Hopewell, Seminary Park and land immediately west of the Trades District.

City officials said the recommendations followed site reviews, discussions with property owners and developers, and coordination among local and regional stakeholders. The announcement emphasizes choosing locations where private investment could support existing development priorities. Selection for nomination is one step in the process; the city's stated next task is preparing projects that could turn potential eligibility into actual investment.

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