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Hammond council gives final approval to rezoning for Memorial Park housing and senior site
Summary
The Hammond City Council gave third and final passage to Ordinance 25-04, reclassifying property around Memorial Park to allow 28 single-family lots, four duplexes and a senior housing building as part of a federally supported development plan.
The Hammond City Council on March 10 approved third and final passage of Ordinance 25-04, reclassifying parcels around Memorial Park to allow new housing and a senior facility.
The ordinance amends the city's zoning plan (Ordinance 85-14) for property commonly described as 5911 through 5971 Noble Avenue, 5919 through 5963 Ray Avenue and 1339 Eilonstree to permit single-family homes, duplexes and a senior housing building. "This is, a multimillion dollar investment into Memorial Park," the mayor said during the meeting.
Why it matters: Council supporters said the reclassification clears the way for a city-led auction and development intended to add homeownership opportunities and an age-restricted building near Memorial Park. Councilman Tyler, who moved the ordinance, said the parcels are intended to produce 28 single-family lots, four duplexes and one senior housing building and that the work follows years of planning and earlier financing and utility installation.
Councilman Tyler moved for third and final passage; the motion was seconded (second not specified on the record). The clerk recorded votes in favor by multiple councilmembers, and the ordinance advanced at the meeting.
During the exchange, council members and the mayor described the zoning change as consistent with other recent city projects (Jacob Square, Dedelow Parkway, Clark Fields, Millennium Manor and Silver Birch) and said federal funds and local match have supported preparatory work. Tyler said the council and administration discussed affordability and lot sizing to make the development consistent with housing already built elsewhere in Hammond.
The ordinance alters the zoning map and ordinance text required to implement the council's comprehensive land use plan as amended. No implementation timetable or construction contract awards were specified at the meeting.
Clerk roll-call statements in the public record show council members voiced support before the clerk concluded the ordinances for final passage.
Looking ahead: Council members said the city will proceed with lot auctioning and developer selection as administrative steps following final passage.
