What began as an opportunity last summer for Gary residents to share their hopes and conceptions for a reimagined downtown has become an in-depth master plan produced by the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture in partnership with the city. After weeks of talking with neighbors and months of behind-the-scenes preparations, the final blueprint […]
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AG Misinterprets Civil Rights Law in Request That Schools Turn Over DEI Data, Critics Say
This story was originally published by the Indiana Citizen. Last week, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita made public letters his office sent to Butler and DePauw universities alleging that the schools’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives may be violating state and federal civil rights statutes, but some legal experts say the state’s top lawyer is […]
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Can Notre Dame’s Architecture School Help Revitalize Gary’s Historic Heart?
Gary’s downtown was once the crown jewel of Northwest Indiana. It once sported all the necessities one expects in a downtown: entertainment, shops and stores — the whole nine yards. Now, through a partnership with the Notre Dame School of Architecture, city officials are hopeful for a return to glory. The city and the University […]
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Gary Partners with Notre Dame to Create Downtown Revitalization Plan
Gary officials, including Mayor Eddie Melton, announced a partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture to develop a transformative master plan for revitalizing downtown Gary. Speaking at an empty lot near the Genesis Towers, Melton outlined his vision for downtown, featuring a new train station to replace the Adam Benjamin Metro Center […]