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Redevelopment commission approves multiple property purchases for residential development

Hammond Redevelopment Commission · July 29, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved purchase agreements for several residential parcels — 836 and 842 Michigan Street, 4718.5 Pine Avenue (abutting parcel for yard expansion) and 5639 Soul/Seoul Avenue — each for future residential development, and each motion passed unanimously by roll call.

On May 7 the Hammond Redevelopment Commission approved multiple real-estate purchase agreements intended for residential development. Staff described each agreement as for the development of a new home; motions to approve purchase agreements for 836 Michigan Street, 842 Michigan Street, 4718.5 Pine Avenue and 5639 Soul/Seoul Avenue were each moved, seconded and approved by a 5–0 roll call.

Commissioners made brief confirmations and no substantive conditions were attached on the record. Staff indicated these parcels would proceed to development steps consistent with the commission's residential development objectives; no prices or closing dates were discussed in the public portion of the meeting.