Many of the decisions regarding infrastructure, housing, and development projects will be finalized in the coming months. The Gary Redevelopment Commission is laying the groundwork for the pending demolition of the Genesis Center by approving the purchase of storage containers that will be used to salvage usable materials, including wood, flooring, and staging equipment. Progress […]
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Melton Outlines ‘Next Chapter’ for Gary in His Third State of the City Address
In his first State of the City address, delivered shortly after taking office, Mayor Eddie Melton laid out a vision for Gary’s future. A year later, he highlighted major development wins, including a $60 million FedEx distribution center, as the city competed for the Lake County Convention Center. On Tuesday, in his third address, Melton […]
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Six Developers Pitch New Future for Gary’s Genesis Center Site
For years, the Genesis Center has sat largely quiet in downtown Gary, a prominent site with little to show for its potential. Now, as city officials weigh six competing proposals to redevelop the long-vacant property, the decision is shaping up as more than a choice about a single project. It could determine what replaces one […]
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Mayor Melton Talks ICE Raids, Genesis Center, and Convention Center
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton updated residents on redevelopment projects, city services, and his administration’s stance on recent immigration enforcement actions during a packed community forum Tuesday night at Indiana University Northwest. The event came near the end of Melton’s second full year in office and provided updates on some major city initiatives, including the Genesis […]
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What’s Next for Gary’s Genesis Convention Center? The City Turns to Residents for Ideas.
The city of Gary is looking to the community for help in bringing life back to downtown through a new project initiative. The city has issued a request for interest for the future of the Genesis Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown. “We are committed to creating a vibrant and thriving downtown Gary,” […]
