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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 town of Highland, especially the downtown area, has gone through many transitions. Once a solidly retail corridor, the downtown has become a mixture of service and restaurants, with fewer retail shops. The Commission, in its efforts to increase downtown foot traffic and encourage commercial development, began an extensive infrastructure and beautification program that was completed in 2003. Since that time, the Redevelopment Commission has worked on a number of planning projects to prepare not only the downtown, but the entire Redevelopment Area for redevelopment. The Redevelopment Commission is also involved in several projects including Ad Towers, the Wi-Fi Project, and a series of Beautification Programs with the Highland Library and Purdue Calumet. The intent of the beautification 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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