ements will expand recreational opportunities for children and adults while creating gathering spaces for exercise, outdoor activities and community events.
The investment represents a significant commitment to recreational infrastructure in Gary, where access to well-maintained parks and family-oriented facilities remains an important component of neighborhood revitalization.
Highland Awarded $886,300 for Kennedy Commons
The Town of Highland will receive an $886,300 grant for Kennedy Commons, a project that will transform a long-vacant former gas station at 8436 Kennedy Avenue into a community gathering place.
Plans include public green space, a community garden, a food access point, a covered shelter and areas for public art.
The redevelopment is intended to give new purpose to a vacant property while providing residents with opportunities for recreation, neighborhood activities and community connections.
Hammond Receives $645,200 for Optimist Lake
The Hammond Convention and Visitors Authority received $645,200 for the Optimist Lake Project.
The project will transform an underutilized lake area near Interstate 94 and Kennedy Avenue into an accessible recreational destination.
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