Michael Divita
@michaelpdivita.bsky.social
Husband. Father. City Planner. South Bend planning, development, architecture, history, and observations. Gimmie ice cream and a good street tree.
Glass windows best seen on east facade
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Glass windows best seen on east facade
The new patient tower at South Bend's Memorial Hospital has reached its full bulk, and windows are now being installed
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The new patient tower at South Bend's Memorial Hospital has reached its full bulk, and windows are now being installed
As a bonus: their bakery is located in a separate Western Avenue storefront in the building. It features Mexican sweet breads, cakes, and other items.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
As a bonus: their bakery is located in a separate Western Avenue storefront in the building. It features Mexican sweet breads, cakes, and other items.
The food is good.
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The food is good.
Attached is a restaurant/taqueria.
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Attached is a restaurant/taqueria.
The store has typical staples, including frozen foods and dairy products.
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The store has typical staples, including frozen foods and dairy products.
Mor Mex also has prepared foods ready to eat. (I'm not sold on the fish, though.)
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Mor Mex also has prepared foods ready to eat. (I'm not sold on the fish, though.)
The store has a butcher/deli with plenty of meats.
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The store has a butcher/deli with plenty of meats.
The store has a broad selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The store has a broad selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mor Mex, a grocery store specializing in Mexican and other Central American products, has opened at Western Avenue and Olive Street, providing fresh food options on South Bend's west side
Let's take a look (🧵):
Let's take a look (🧵):
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Mor Mex, a grocery store specializing in Mexican and other Central American products, has opened at Western Avenue and Olive Street, providing fresh food options on South Bend's west side
Let's take a look (🧵):
Let's take a look (🧵):
Let's try one in black and white.
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Let's try one in black and white.
Looks great in either direction.
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Looks great in either direction.
Finding beauty in a construction zone
Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Finding beauty in a construction zone
Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
As seen on Longfellow Avenue.
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
As seen on Longfellow Avenue.
Clash of Seasons
South Bend
South Bend
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Clash of Seasons
South Bend
South Bend
October Scenes
South Bend
South Bend
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
October Scenes
South Bend
South Bend
Sneak preview of pedestrian crossing island in Ironwood Drive at Wall Street, creating a safer connection between South Bend's River Park neighborhood and Potawatomi Park
October 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Sneak preview of pedestrian crossing island in Ironwood Drive at Wall Street, creating a safer connection between South Bend's River Park neighborhood and Potawatomi Park
The very cute accessory dwelling unit is a one-bedroom home.
October 29, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The very cute accessory dwelling unit is a one-bedroom home.
The project, developed by Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., will consist of affordable rental housing in one of South Bend’s rapidly improving areas.
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The project, developed by Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., will consist of affordable rental housing in one of South Bend’s rapidly improving areas.
New construction, side-by-side duplex with a detached accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage)
Harrison Avenue at Lindsey Street, South Bend
The entire project was administratively approved by city government: no special approvals or public hearings, just more housing
Harrison Avenue at Lindsey Street, South Bend
The entire project was administratively approved by city government: no special approvals or public hearings, just more housing
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New construction, side-by-side duplex with a detached accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage)
Harrison Avenue at Lindsey Street, South Bend
The entire project was administratively approved by city government: no special approvals or public hearings, just more housing
Harrison Avenue at Lindsey Street, South Bend
The entire project was administratively approved by city government: no special approvals or public hearings, just more housing
Another mural, on the opposite side of the support
Artist: Brittany Johnson
Artist: Brittany Johnson
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Another mural, on the opposite side of the support
Artist: Brittany Johnson
Artist: Brittany Johnson
Mural in Howard Park, South Bend
Artist: Efren Rebugio, Jr.
Artist: Efren Rebugio, Jr.
October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Mural in Howard Park, South Bend
Artist: Efren Rebugio, Jr.
Artist: Efren Rebugio, Jr.
Light poles and sidewalk pavers being installed as South Bend's Mishawaka Avenue streetscape project nears completion.
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Light poles and sidewalk pavers being installed as South Bend's Mishawaka Avenue streetscape project nears completion.
The second phase, now underway, will add additional sidewalk and a pedestrian refuge island at Ironwood Drive.
October 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The second phase, now underway, will add additional sidewalk and a pedestrian refuge island at Ironwood Drive.