Gary Kicks Off Redevelopment Initiative
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will join local leaders Thursday to kick off the city's participation in the national Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative. Local officials say the designation provides “on the ground support” for multiple redevelopment initiatives. Information on the progress of the Sheraton Hotel demolition will also be shared at the event. July 15, 2014
News Release
WHO: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary officials, HUD Region 5 Regional Administrator Antonio Riley, EPA Region 5 Regional Administrator Susan Hedman and Bill Hanna, President of the Northwest
Indiana Regional Development Authority
WHAT: In January of 2014, the White House announced the City of Gary as a recipient for the Strong Cities, Strong Communities designation.
The City of Gary will host a kick-off for this national effort. As a part of this press event, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will be joined by HUD Region 5 Regional Administrator Antonio Riley, EPA Region 5 Regional Administrator Susan Hedman and Bill Hanna, President of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority. Information will be shared about the progress of the Sheraton Hotel demolition.
WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2014
8:30a.m.
WHERE: Gary City Hall, 2nd Floor – Gary Room
401 Broadway
Gary, IN 46402
Source: City of Gary