Phil Taillon

Plans are coming together for the Region's next round of transit development districts (TDDs). They're kind of similar to TIF districts, but in this case, they capture the incremental growth in income and property tax revenue near train stations, so that money can be spent on improvements in that district.

The Hammond City Council is holding off on a final vote on whether to force gas stations to close overnight. Council members plan to review additional crime statistics before making a final decision. The proposed ordinance would require gas stations in Hammond to close between midnight and 5:00 a.m., but let them apply for an exception from the city's board of works.

More single-family homes could soon be coming to Hammond.

The city of Hammond continues reviewing plans to bring new homes to the Robertsdale neighborhood.

A tool to help communities capitalize on Northwest Indiana's commuter rail projects is moving forward. The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority held the first of two public hearings Thursday on seven proposed transit development districts (TDDs) along the South Shore Line and West Lake Corridor.

Efforts are moving forward on three residential developments in Downtown Hammond. The city council agreed Monday to make the Rimbach Square development eligible for a 10-year, 100-percent tax abatement.