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| About Us The Highland Redevelopment Commission, a five member board appointed by the Town Council, is responsible for the redevelopment of Highland. This involves land, structure, and infrastructure improvement as well as business attraction and retention. Incorporated on April 4, 1910, the Downtown area was guided through a transition from a solidly retail corridor to a splendid mix of shops, entertainment and eateries. The Redevelopment Commission's attention to aesthetics and planning has allowed Highland to nurture its Downtown as a retail destination in the community. Completed in 2003, the final three stage improvement aimed at upgrading the infrastructure and retrofitting the Downtown streetscape for more commercial development. Currently, the Commission is involved in several short-term, medium-term, and long-term projects designed to positively impact Highland. Projects include Ad Towers, Best House on the Block Contest, Redevelopment District Loan Program, and the development of a Comprehensive Plan for the Redevelopment District. The Redevelopment Commission has also developed a joint series of Beautification Programs with the Highland Library and Purdue Calumet. The intent of this series is to provide information, tips, and examples of ways to improve the curb appeal of homes in Highland. |
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Mission The Redevelopment Commission strives to create an improved quality of life for residents and businesses in Highland and to assure a positive and pleasant experience to all visitors. This is achieved through an improved re-plan of specific property in the Town as well as promotion of that property in the best social and economic interests of the residents. Ultimately, the goal of the Commission is to restore Highland as a community of choice for the public and business sector. Meeting Schedule and Office Hours The Redevelopment Commission meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM for a study session and at 7:00 PM for a public meeting. The study session will reconvene following the public meeting, if necessary. A second study session is held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Approved minutes of the Redevelopment Commission Meetings are available on this website. The Redevelopment Commission offices are located at the Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322. They are open from 8:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors: The following Multiple Listing Service link is a database of residential, commercial, and vacant land properties for sale within Porter, Jasper, Newton, LaPorte, and Lake (including Highland, Indiana) counties: www.gniarmls.com |
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