Building on the momentum of the recently unveiled "Vision and Action Plan" for Downtown Gary, Mayor Eddie Melton joined regional executives and academic leaders at the University of Notre Dame for their 3rd Annual 100-Mile Coalition Summit.
Mayor Melton’s participation in this summit marks a significant step forward in the ongoing partnership between the City of Gary and the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture’s Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative. This collaboration, which produced a comprehensive roadmap for Gary’s downtown core, is now being highlighted as a model for urban regeneration across Northern Indiana.
Mayoral Panel Participants:
"Our partnership with the University of Notre Dame is not just about a report on a shelf; it’s about active, boots-on-the-ground transformation," said Mayor Eddie Melton. "Being here today allows us to align Gary’s specific ‘Vision and Action Plan’ with the broader goals of the 100-Mile Coalition. We are moving from the planning stages directly into implementation, reestablishing a culture of building that honors our history while securing our financial future."
Christopher Harris, Executive Director of Redevelopment, provided a "Gary Spotlight" presentation last year. He detailed the four-stage regeneration strategy – Analysis, Design Charrettes, Follow-up, and Implementation – that was developed in tandem with Notre Dame faculty and Gary residents.
