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Downtown Hammond Documentary “Walkable USA” Available Worldwide
Walkable USA, a documentary filmed during the City of Hammond’s ongoing transformation of its downtown core, is now available on PBS.org. Chicago filmmaker Tom Desch began filming urban planner and designer Jeff Speck during his time spent in Hammond since 2018. Spanning many months into years of hard work, Walkable USA chronicles Hammond’s partnership with Speck […]
City Seeks Proposals for “Downtown Westlake Platform” Project
The City of Hammond is seeking public proposals for design services pertaining to Downtown Station Platform in Hammond, IN. The scope of services for this project includes the preparation of construction documents, permitting and compliance with NICTD and Federal Railroad Admininstration requirements. The project is located on the NICTD Westlake line at Russell Street in […]
City Seeks Proposals for “Rimbach Square” Project
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 […]
Downtown Hammond'sBright Future
As the train station nears completion, Downtown Hammond is bustling with a flurry of new activity, including the recent grand opening of The Banc, an all-new mixed use community that calls a historic building home. From shops and dining to parks and living, there’s always something new happening here. Join the liveliness and see all Downtown Hammond has to offer!