Plank Brothers Bike Co, Urban Farm & Recycling Center

06/10/2026

Friends we are happy to share that we have secured the rest of the funds needed to add a second exit door in the back Community Room at the Common Market building thanks to The Ball Brothers Foundation. This initial investment paired with support from Muncie Redevelopment Commission will put us one step closer to re-opening the community space with Plank Brothers Bike Co.'s first project The Avondale Arts Co-op.

This is our first grant for The Plank Brothers, and it means so much to us personally for it to come from The BBF. The Ball Brothers entrepreneurial spirit created the abundance that is still investing in their community 100 years later.

That is our long term goal with choosing to come home and invest in our backyard. We know the power of creativity and resilience that the Ball Brothers so genuinely brought to this community. We look forward helping carry on that grit by creating a space for Rosy The Riveters (Merry Menders), classes, documentaries, community gatherings, and more.

06/09/2026

Thank you to our friend Mo for the sign, amongst many other things she’s doing she said hey we need a sign here at Plank Brothers!

Plus we truly have big big news to share!

06/07/2026

I asked the team, what’s up with the buckets and and the corners. They said those are for pollinators.

Life is growing out here, in spite of it all!

06/06/2026

Thank you to Valerie Abram and her whole crew for picking station 3 for their charity project this year! It looks great! I know Toni Crabtree Price and Ro Selvey were out there sweating on this one too!

Chaney Youngblood volunteered to help with the firefighter statue painting!

05/04/2026

Next Monday it’s time to get to work!

Community is built one shared meal, one conversation, and one act of service at a time. Join us for Summer of Love 2026 starting May 11 at 4 p.m. at The Common Market.

We'll be cooking out, working the urban farm, supporting local businesses, and learning from one another. This is your chance to connect with your neighbors, roll up your sleeves, and be part of something big.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/18UpJ9BJ9i/

When we come together, we thrive

03/07/2026

We build a lot of things on the arts coop! The art of community being one of them!

“I say we mend clothes and broken hearts because we listen. We’re good listeners.”

01/04/2026

Plank brothers meeting tomorrow! Come learn more about the whole mission!! 6pm at Common Market!

06/29/2025

This where this little dream started, right next door! 🚪

ICYMI: MUNCIE, Ind. — The Common Market, which is labeled a convenience store, over the years has become more of a community space, where people have pitched in and made the space available for everyone.

✍️📷: Noah Lyda

Read more by clicking the link below:
https://www.ballstatedaily.com/newslink/article/2025/03/getting-in-touch-with-the-community-at-the-common-market-convenience-store

05/21/2025

We are excited about the corner of 8th & Hoyt’s new art! We’ll be adding a little color to our corner of 8th and Elliot soon too!