The Bloomington City Council announced it will hold a public hearing to discuss major redevelopment plans for Southtown Shopping Center; the hearing is slated for September 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM, taking place in the Council Chambers located at Bloomington Civic Plaza or possibly conducted via electronic means as state law allows. The council will deliberate on a request by Kraus Anderson Inc. for a significant overhaul to the current development plans which include finalizing details for an approximately 120,000 square-foot retail anchor, along with preliminary approval for property subdivision and a variance related to park dedication fees, according to a public notice posted by the City of Bloomington.