Bloomington Picks Developer for $38.5M Mixed-Use Proposal

Bloomington City Council has selected Champaign-based Royse and Brinkmeyer for negotiations on a $38.5 million mixed-use proposal at 801 and 807 N. Main St. in Bloomington, Illinois. The proposed development near downtown and Illinois Wesleyan University includes about 140 to 160 apartments and remains at the developer-negotiation stage.

WGLT reported on October 27, 2026, that the council unanimously agreed to pursue negotiations with Royse and Brinkmeyer, which partnered with Catalyst Construction and Hewn Studio to develop the proposal. The accompanying architectural rendering identifies the five-story mixed-use concept as Titan Plaza.

The council also added language calling for the city to negotiate project labor agreements, a provision contractors should track as project terms develop.

Key Project Facts

• Project type: Proposed mixed-use development called Titan Plaza.
• Location: 801 and 807 N. Main St., Bloomington, Illinois, near downtown and Illinois Wesleyan University.
• Size: About 140 to 160 apartments; the architectural rendering depicts a five-story building.
• Proposed value: $38.5 million.
• Selected developer: Royse and Brinkmeyer, based in Champaign.
• Proposal partners: Catalyst Construction and Hewn Studio.
• Stage: City Council authorized pursuit of negotiations with the selected developer in October 2026.

Five-Story Concept Includes About 140 to 160 Apartments

Royse and Brinkmeyer Chief Executive Officer Colin Carlier presented the residential program at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed apartments would include some combination of studios, lofts, and one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

The proposal covers two Main Street properties. Its current scope gives contractors a preliminary basis for tracking a multi-story residential and mixed-use opportunity, while the unit count remains a proposed range.

• Development of the properties at 801 and 807 N. Main St.
• A five-story mixed-use concept shown in the project rendering.
• About 140 to 160 apartments across several potential unit configurations.
• A proposed project value of $38.5 million.

Developer Negotiations Include Project Labor Agreements

The October 2026 council action advances negotiations with Royse and Brinkmeyer. It is a developer-selection step rather than a construction-start announcement.

The council amended the proposal to include language calling for the city to negotiate project labor agreements. For general contractors and subcontractors, that provision makes the resulting labor terms an important item to review when evaluating participation and preparing estimates.

Royse and Brinkmeyer partnered with Catalyst Construction and Hewn Studio in preparing the proposal. Those proposal-development roles should be distinguished from individual construction contract awards.

Construction Considerations for the Apartment Program

The proposed mix of studios, lofts and larger apartments could require coordination of different interior layouts, plumbing locations, electrical distribution and finish quantities. Contractors evaluating the concept should track the eventual unit mix because it would shape takeoffs and repetitive installation work.

The five-story mixed-use concept could also involve coordination of vertical circulation, building services and fire protection across floors. These are potential estimating and coordination considerations tied to the proposed building type, rather than finalized system specifications.

Construction Trades Involved

With Titan Plaza at the developer-negotiation stage, the proposed five-story mixed-use scope could involve a range of building and site trades as plans advance.

Potential trades include:

• Site preparation
• Excavation
• Underground utilities
• Concrete foundations
• Structural framing
• Waterproofing
• Roofing
• Exterior cladding
• Glazing and windows
• Insulation
• Mechanical and HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Fire protection
• Elevators
• Drywall and interior partitions
• Doors and hardware
• Flooring and tile
• Painting
• Cabinetry and millwork

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the proposed Titan Plaza development located?

The proposal covers 801 and 807 N. Main St. in Bloomington, Illinois, near downtown and Illinois Wesleyan University.

How many apartments are proposed?

Royse and Brinkmeyer proposed about 140 to 160 apartments, with some combination of studios, lofts, and one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The architectural rendering depicts a five-story mixed-use building.

What did Bloomington City Council authorize?

The council unanimously agreed to pursue negotiations with Royse and Brinkmeyer. It also added language calling for the city to negotiate project labor agreements.

For contractors and suppliers, Titan Plaza is an early-stage opportunity to track through developer negotiations. The proposed apartment program, five-story concept and labor-agreement language are the principal considerations for evaluating future participation.

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