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Redevelopment commission opens 30-day public review for Jacob Square residential plan

5936157 · October 8, 2025
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The Hammond Redevelopment Commission accepted a residential housing development program for the Jacob Square area and opened a 30-day public input period required by state statute ahead of a possible declaratory resolution in November.

The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on Oct. 6 accepted a draft Residential Housing Development Program for the Jacob Square area and opened the 30-day public review and comment period required under Indiana Code 36-7-15-53(d)(3).

The program covers roughly 40 acres bounded roughly by Fayette Street, Carroll Street, Seoul Street and Calumet Avenue and envisions about 35 new residential dwelling units — single-family homes or duplexes — on lots of about 4,000 to 5,500 square feet. Dan Bowditch, of Development Economic Finance Consulting LLC, told the commission the…

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