Design Work to Begin in Preparation for West Lake Corridor Train Station The City of Hammond has named and contracted with the architect of its upcoming train station in Downtown Hammond. Alexander Gorlin Architects of New York City will be designing an iconic station on the West Lake Corridor line, which is slated to begin ridership service in May 2025. …
The City of Hammond and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Rimbach Square” in Downtown Hammond. This 3 acre vacant lot is available now for mixed-use residential, right in the heart of Hammond’s downtown urban core. “Along with our Hohman Avenue improvements to make downtown more walkable and welcoming and our landmark downtown …
Meats by Linz Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Headquarters and Production Facility in Hammond Meats by Linz, one of the most renowned meat purveyors in the country, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters and production facility today with a ribbon cutting followed by a tour of the $52 million, 120,000-square-foot building. Distinguished guests and speakers included Mayor Thomas …
Jacobs Square, a compact neighborhood identified by urban designer Jeff Speck in Hammond’s recent Downtown Masterplan, is ripe for revitalization. The City of Hammond and the Hammond Department of Development have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for infill housing in this centrally located neighborhood. 19 different sites have been identified for new single family homes and duplexes. These new …
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved the transfer of an alcoholic beverage permit previously held by Coach’s Corner on Kennedy Avenue to the City of Hammond. This transfer stems from a settlement agreement entered between Coach’s and the City whereby Hammond agreed to purchase the building in which Coach’s operated along with Coach’s alcoholic beverage permit. Coach’s agreed to …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Department of Planning and Development are pleased to announce a new key player in Hammond, Culver’s burger restaurant at 7905 Cabela’s Drive. A ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 with City of Hammond officials and the Culver’s team, including Craig Culver, one of the Co-Founders of Culver’s in attendance. …
Huhtamaki North America, a leading manufacturer of packaging for consumer goods, retail, and foodservice markets, announced plans for the expansion of their Hammond, IN facility. The expansion will add capacity for their molded fiber products. The company expects a capital investment of nearly $100 million and will result in the creation of approximately 100 jobs. The investment and construction will …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond celebrate the arrival of Meats by Linz, Inc. to former Queen Anne Candy site at 628 Hoffman Street, Hammond IN Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are pleased to announce the arrival of Meats by Linz from Calumet City, IL into Hammond, IN. Creating …
