City Seeks Proposals for “Westlake Train Station” Project


CATEGORY: Board of Public Works & Safety RFP's, News, Public Notices

The City of Hammond is seeking qualified firms to design a new Downtown Hammond NICTD Westlake Train Station at Russell Street in Hammond, Indiana. The Request for Proposals describes the programming features necessary to meeting the City’s needs for a new train station. The design must be in compliance with NICTD’s requirements for station design including train platform shelter and …

Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Rescheduled


CATEGORY: Public Notices

Please take notice that the Capital Improvement Board, City of Hammond, Indiana, has rescheduled their meeting from Monday, January 1, 2024 to Tuesday, January 2, 2024 due to the holiday. The Work Study Caucus will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Hammond Common Council Chambers, Room 209, …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Applications for Funding Available


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Applications for 2024 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are now available. Funding is available to local not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate their project, activities, and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The funds and application process are overseen by the Gaming Advisory Committee, an eleven-member body that represents a cross section of Hammond residents …

WALKABLE USA Documentary Released in Downtown Hammond, IN


CATEGORY: News, Speck

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Department of Planning and Development are pleased to announce that premier network broadcast of WALKABLE USA, a documentary over four years in the making, focusing on the revitalization of downtown Hammond, Indiana. “The downtown part of our city is so important for our psyche in Hammond,” said Mayor McDermott. “If we expect our …

Jacobs Square Infill Housing RFP’s Due January 16th


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Speck

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 …

Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Rescheduled


CATEGORY: Public Notices

Please take notice that the Capital Improvement Board, City of Hammond, Indiana, has rescheduled their meeting from Monday, December 4, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023. The Work Study Caucus will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Hammond Common Council Chambers, Room 209, Second Floor, Hammond City …