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Hammond City staff previews demolition timeline for 7105 Kennedy Avenue, promotes downtown vacancies as new business prepares soft opening
Summary
Staff told the Hammond City Commission that environmental consultants are reviewing 7105 Kennedy Avenue ahead of a planned 2026 demolition and that a recent push to market vacant downtown buildings has renewed developer interest. The report also noted Brewbox, a new coffee and pastry shop in the Bank Building, will have a soft opening Monday.
Ann Taylor, a city staff member, told the Hammond City Commission that the city has completed purchase of 7105 Kennedy Avenue, the former Arden building, and is conducting environmental reviews before demolition.
"As you may recall, the commission approved the purchase of 7105 Kennedy Avenue. The former Arden building spanning 170 First to Orchard Drive along Kennedy…
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