The Corner of Colfax and Collaboration.
At the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard, where the South Bend Tribune shaped the public life of the city for nearly a century, a new chapter of downtown South Bend is taking shape.
Where Research, Industry, and Ideas Move Forward
Colfax Corner reflects a larger shift underway in South Bend: research, industry, entrepreneurship, and civic life moving closer together in the center of the city. Bringing researchers, industry partners, and entrepreneurs into daily proximity, the project is designed to accelerate the path from discovery to application and turn ideas into reality.
A Landmark,
Back to Work
Colfax Corner combines the revitalized Tribune building with a new five-story structure on Main Street, connected through an interior bridge and a public courtyard. The project is expected to open in early 2028.
Flexible Collaboration Rooms
Research & Creative Workspaces
Gathering & Event Venues
Food, Coffee & Social Hubs
Rooftop Terrace & Courtyard
Industry & Community Programming
Shared Innovation Community
Project Partners
