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A R e p o r t o f t h e N orthwestern I n d i a n a R e g i o n a l P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n 2013 Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Table of Contents

5 Introduction 181 Small Communities Tyson Warner, AICP 182 Town of Porter Executive Director 18 Metro Communities 186 City of Whiting 19 City of Gary 190 Town of Winfield Steve Strains, AICP 37 City of Hammond 194 Town of Burns Harbor Deputy Director/ Director of Planning 196 Town of Beverly Shores 52 Large Communities 196 Town of Hebron 53 City of Crown Point 197 Town of Kingsbury 61 City of East Chicago 197 Town of Kingsford Heights Creating Livable Communities 80 City of Highland 198 Town of Kouts Project Team 86 City of Hobart 198 Town of LaCrosse 95 City of La Porte 199 Town of Long Beach 103 Town of Merrillville 199 Town of Michiana Shores Eman Ibrahim 109 City of Michigan City 200 Town of New Chicago Planning Manager 118 City of Munster 200 Town of Ogden Dunes Project Manager 124 City of Portage 201 Town of Pottawattamie Park 130 Town of Schererville 201 Town of Schneider Gabrielle Biciunas 138 City of Valparaiso 202 Town of Pines Long Range Planner 202 Town of Trail Creek 147 Medium Communities 203 Town of Wanatah Jack Eskin 148 Town of Cedar Lake 203 Town of Westville Regional Planner 152 Town of Chesterton 161 Town of Dyer 204 Appendix Sarah Geinosky 165 Town of Griffith 208 List of Figures and Maps 169 City of Lake Station 210 References GIS Analyst 173 Town of Lowell 211 Acknowledgments 177 Town of St. John Stephen Sostaric Regional Planner Creating

About NIRPC Livable The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) serves Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties in Northwest Indiana as a council of local govern- ments that provides a forum for Northwest Indiana’s elected officials to address regional issues relating to transportation, the environment, and community and ommunities economic development. C

NIRPC also functions as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for A Report by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Northwest Indiana, working with federal and state departments of transporta- 2013 tion, local transit operators, and various stakeholders and residents to plan for, prioritize, and fund regional transportation projects. www.nirpc.org

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The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) prohibits discrimination in all its pro- grams and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. Small Community Design Principles Scale Recommendations • Connect new buildings or commercial • Consists of a limited number of commercial establishments development with travel options that fulfill the basic needs of residents within one mile of the • Improve sidewalk and streetscape center. amenities along key corridors • Densities typically range between 5 and 8 dwelling units per • Encourage small grocery stores to acre and non-residential floor area ratios between 0.5 and 1.0 provide daily necessary goods or local • Low rise buildings, residential and commercial development, food for residents potentially with higher density for senior housing • Maintain open space and provide a • Roadways that are classified as major collectors or higher gathering place that increase multi-modal accessibility and connectivity to • Achieve a moderate level of density in major centers or transit facilities. Zoning the center • Examples: Long Beach, La Crosse, and Kingsbury, in total 21 communities in the region. • Note: Dune Acres did not identify a Livable Center. However they are in close proximity to surrounding communities for services and amenities. orter P Porter County Porter of

Porter County Porter own T Residentiasl Sidewalk Infrastructure, Porter (NIRPC) Porter SidewalkResidentiasl Infrastructure, -

area. the downtown had one identified center: Porter

tation connections. tation connections. ally, ongoing trail development into the center of town has created strong alternative transpor has created strong into the center of development town ongoing trail ally, - Addition placed on short blocksThe center has denser residential development with sidewalks. Mobility well as residential neighborhoods. well and city parks. This center contains the town’s main commercial corridor along Lincoln Street as main commercial corridor and city parks. the town’s This center contains schools, the public library, departments, Hall, the police and fire including Town expect, would As the downtown center for the Town of Porter, there are the traditional civic uses that one there are the traditional of Porter, the Town center for As the downtown Total employment within the center is 261 with a density of 9.3 employees per acre. the center is 261 with a density of within employment 9.3 employees Total Jobs: Jobs: 1.5 units per acre. The total housing is 337 units (approximately 17% of Porter’s total housing). Housing density is total housing). 17% of Porter’s The total housing is 337 units (approximately Housing: about 4 people per acre. 857 people (18% of Porter’s population) live within the livable center. Population density is Population center. livable within the population) live 857 people (18% of Porter’s Population: Population: the center is 429 acres. following the CSX line to the western boundary at Mineral Springs Road. The total acreage of The total acreage Springs Road. at Mineral boundary the CSX line to the western following rail line from Waverly Road to Porter Junction and then continues straight through the junction, the through Junction and then continues straight to Porter Road Waverly line from rail center’s eastern boundary is Waverly Road, while the southern boundary follows the Amtrak Amtrak the while the southern boundary follows Road, easternboundary is Waverly center’s The northern boundary of Porter’s livable center is US 20 and the Little Calumet River. The US 20 and the Little Calumet River. center is The northern livable boundary of Porter’s DOWNTOWN PORTER (DOWNTOWN CENTER) (DOWNTOWN PORTER DOWNTOWN of the Town Due to its small size, Livable Center Livable on the east, Chestertonon the east, and Burns to the south, to the west. Harbor Porter’s general boundary is Lake Michigan north, on the is Lake boundary National Lakeshore the Indiana Dunes general Porter’s miles from Downtown Gary. According to the 2010 Census, the town’s population is 4,858. population the town’s 2010 Census, to the According Gary. Downtown from miles Porter is located in Porter County, is about 45 miles from Downtown Chicago and about 16 about 16 and Chicago Downtown from 45 miles is about County, in Porter is located Porter Overview

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OLD PORTER RD Peterson DitchST 23RD S 01 0.5 1 Â149 COVE TRL Â49 Miles ESSEX DR EUGENE ST Ç Map contains data that may be inaccurate or out of date. Refer to NIRPC or municipality for the most current information. 183 - Porter have garages with driveways oriented toward the street as opposed to a Street Grid: system of alleys. The setbacks of the houses are largely consistent Just to The older traditional center of Porter generally has a strong street grid with short blocks that the west of that subdivision is low density development on large lots with offer good connectivity. However, I-94, the river, railroads, and former industrial sites force an no sidewalks, similar to development in unincorporated or rural areas. The abrupt end to this grid system, though the two Planned Unit Developments within this center can houses are set back from the road at varying distances and the entire area help create and maintain the existing connectivity and street grid structure that currently exists. has a much lower density. The residential area of Porter’s livable center consists of smaller blocks, predominantly 1,600- 2,400 feet in perimeter, served by alleys built through the center of the blocks, which largely Porter’s livable center also features two areas zoned as Planned Unit De- eliminates the presence of driveways and excessive curb cuts. This configuration, generally velopments (PUDs). Located west of downtown Porter, one is planned to be Street Grid: more urban in form, allows for more walkable neighborhoods that create fewer conflicts be- predominantly based around residential use, while the other will be based Downtown tween pedestrians and motor vehicles. around commercial uses. The northern PUD is the commercial development. Porter Traffic Conflict: Based around a current small amount of commercial activity, this PUD corre- (NIRPC) The most major traffic conflicts are between motor vehicles and trains. Due to the high volume sponds with Porter’s plans to create gateways into the town from US20. This of rail traffic, traffic can back up at crossings, leading to impaired access to areas such as the area is planned to have various commercial functions that will attract travel- Lincoln Street Commercial Corridor. ers along US20 while also serving the population to the south. As the town’s trail system expands, there will be greater non-motorized connectivity from Walkability: this site south and east into town as well as north into the Indiana Dunes Na- Along the Lincoln Street Commercial Corridor, sidewalks are located on the north side of the tional Lakeshore.The southern PUD, planned for a former brickyard site, will street, providing easy walking access to the businesses located along the corridor. These side- provide greater residential opportunities in close proximity to the Lincoln walks connect into the overall sidewalk network of the town, making it easy to walk from the Street corridor. Residents of this PUD will be able to easily take advantage residential area of the center to Lincoln Street. Nearly the entire residential area of the center of what the town has to offer through the easy connectivity and close prox- has sidewalks, with the handful of blocks located north of Michigan Street being a notable ex- imity that the site provides. While the development of this PUD was put on Downtown ception. On the east side of this section is Hawthorne Park, which provides public open space. hold due to the recent recession, it is hoped that plans will be revived soon Porter Parking: as the housing market continues to recover and consumers seek new options. Commercial There is a small amount of off-street parking provided by some of the businesses, parking is Building primarily on-street; parallel parking on the north side in front of the businesses, and angle Open Space/Landscaping (NIRPC) spots occupying the space on the south side between the street and the rail line. There is one small parcel of “formal” open space located next to the bank, Land Use/Buildings with at least two other “informal” open spaces in other locations. Streetscap- The main commercial corridor along Lincoln Street mainly consists of restaurants and bars, ing or landscaping is done by the business, though the town has installed NIRPC Analysis Small Community though there are some offices, shops, and a bank located there as well. This development is on decorative streetlamps. A few establishments also have patios or sidewalk the north side of the street, with Amtrak’s rail line running parallel along the south side. The cor- seating. This helps bring life to the street and sidewalk. The buildings gener- ridor is about two blocks in length. The buildings on this corridor are from a mix of eras, though ally have a small setback with a strip of landscaping between the building they look to be predominantly from the turn of the last century.While the residential area near and sidewalk. the Lincoln Street Commercial Corridor is developed in a more traditionally urban form, the residential developments contained in the areas west of I-94 are different in character. There On the east side of the older residential section is Hawthorne Park, which is a typical suburban subdivision with a single access point off of a main road and curvilinear provides public open space. streets and cul-de-sacs. There are sidewalks, but only within the development. These homes

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S MINERAL SPRINGS RD SPRINGS MINERAL S 4 OLD PORTER RD OLD PORTER RD NIRPC Analysis Downtown Porter Zoning Important Features Density Per Acre by Census Block 4 Schools >= 10 People The Main Center Neighborhood Business Open Space k Higher Education >= 4 Houses Main Centers Neighborhood Centers Central Business PUD Civic Halls ñ >= 4 Houses and 10 People These Boundaries were drawn in consultation with plan- General Business Single Family Large Lot ¤ South Shore Stops ners and representative associated with the municipalities ( >= 20 Employees Light Industrial Single Family Small Lot Bus Lines based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans Block Perimeter Trails .25 Density Per Relevant Zoning Acre Mixed Use Zoning < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft Miles Ç 4 People 1.5 Houses 9.3 Employees NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and walkable. These areas ideally have Map contains data that may be inaccurate or out of date. Zoning data is integral to NIRPC’s analysis because it indicates the municipality’s current small block sizes, population and employment density, as well as access to transit, educa- Refer to NIRPC or municipality for the most current information. land use as well as desired future land uses. Zoning data is based on the most recent tion, and civic halls. ordinances available. 185 hiting W of

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the BP Refinery excluding Whiting,

tal, and cultural center oftal, and cultural the city. governmen- administrative, financial, business, Business District is the retail trade, The Downtown has Historic Preservation District Guidelines. also mirrors the Downtown and Boulevard Economic Revitalization Area boundaries. The City Area boundaries. Economic Revitalization and Boulevard the Downtown also mirrors The total housing is 2,197 units (approximately 100% of total housing). Housing den Whiting’s The total housing is 2,197 units (approximately The City of Historic Preservation Whiting district and business District encompasses the central Housing: and the Hoosier Theater. number ofsuch Carnegie buildings, historic Library, as the Andrew 4,997 people (100% of Whiting’s population). Population density is 28.6 people per acre. density is 28.6 people per acre. 4,997 people (100% of population). Population Whiting’s School City of Whiting High School, Whiting, library, The center includes City Hall, the and a Population: Population: per acre. the center is 767, with a density of in employment 9.7 employees Total of The total acreage 402 acres. the center is ing. Jobs: center. as the livable has been identified Property, border of the southwest Whit- frame 121st Street and AtchisonIndianapolis Boulevard, Avenue sity is 12.6 units per acre. west and encompasses the block from Birch Avenue between 126th Street and 127th Street, between Birch and encompasses the block from west Avenue rail line, which is owned by CSX. The south is bordered by 129th Street, White Oak Ave on the 129th Street, White Oak Ave CSX. The south is bordered by which by line, is owned rail continues along Front Street, 121st Street, and the BOCT (Baltimore Ohio Chicago Terminal) Ohio Chicago Terminal) Street, and the BOCT (Baltimore Street, 121st continues along Front Whiting is generally bordered by Lake Michigan to the north Lake and east. The eastern border bordered by Whiting is generally hiting City of W

of the entire City land size and density, Due to its compact Livable Centers Livable

All major city facilities are located within the downtown area. the downtown located within city facilities are All major Chicago, and Lake Michigan. According to the 2010 Census, the City’s population was 4,997. was population the City’s Michigan. the 2010 Census, According to and Lake Chicago, Chicago, and about 10 miles from Downtown Gary. Whiting is bordered by Hammond, East Hammond, East by Whiting is bordered Gary. Downtown miles from and about 10 Chicago, Whiting is a Northwest Indiana community in Lake County about 16 miles from Downtown Downtown from 16 miles about County community Indiana Northwest is a Whiting Lake in Overview Overview

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Mobility Top Left: 119th Street Indianapolis Boulevard and 119th Street are the primary commercial corridors and gateway Commercial District into and through Whiting. Whiting (NIRPC) Top Right: Street Grid: Street Grid As shown on the map, streets are laid out in a traditional grid system with short, dense block Whiting (NIRPC) lengths that create strong connectivity and make it easy to walk. Bottom Left: Single Family Traffic Conflict: Homes Indianapolis Boulevard is the main route throughout the city. The intersection of 119th Street Whiting (NIRPC) Bottom Right: and Indianapolis Boulevard can be congested at peak times. According to the City of Whit- 119th Street & ing’s Comprehensive Plan, emphasizing the intersection of 119th Street and Indianapolis Boule- Oliver Street vard with gateway signage and streetscape improvements is recommended. Whiting (NIRPC)

Walkability: All blocks are compact and less than 2400 square feet. Downtown is highly concentrated in a compact, pedestrian-oriented setting. The City is well connected by maintained sidewalks. According to Walk Score, the center scores a 78 (very walkable), and most errands can be ac- complished by foot.

Parking: Due to its compact, dense size, the majority of parking is found onstreet and occasional designated lots. Parking seems to be sufficient but is limited during events and festivals. the 119th Street corridor through façade improvements and streetscape enhancements. The Land Use/Buildings 119th Street corridor is the heart of the Whiting community and continues to receive special The majority of the center is zoned residential with 48%. Approximately 18% of the city is design and improvement considerations. zoned business, 20% zoned as recreational, and 14% zoned as institutional. Indianapolis Boulevard is the other primary commercial corridor in Whiting, which is a more NIRPC Analysis Small Community A mixture of single-family and multi-family residential units are scattered throughout the resi- heavily travelled road with a significant number of residential dwellings mixed in with the com- dential neighborhoods. There is a multi-use development being planned to be located across mercial uses. Whiting specializes in unique shops and family owned businesses. from Oil City Stadium. This complex is expected to be storefronts on the first floor, office space on the second floor, and condos on the third floor. Open Space/ Landscape Whiting has five parks. Whiting Park, located on the Lake Michigan shoreline, is the most well- The primary retail, service, and office area is located along 119th Street. This area functions known. The park is currently undergoing a transformation into more of a destination point as the city’s “downtown” and maintains much of its historic character and small-town charm. through Whiting’s Lakefront Redevelopment Plan. Whihala Beach County Park is located next Over the past several years there has been great effort to improve the overall aesthetics along to Whiting Park, between Whiting and neighboring Hammond, and is managed by Whiting.

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NIRPC Analysis City of Whiting Zoning Important Features Density Per Acre by Census Block Boulevard Business Single Family Schools The Main Center 4 >= 10 People Downtown Business Medium Density Residential k Higher Education Main Centers Neighborhood Centers >= 4 Houses High Inpact Manufacturing High Densitiy Residential Civic Halls ñ >= 4 Houses and 10 People These Boundaries were drawn in consultation with plan- Institutional Recreation ¤ South Shore Stops ners and representative associated with the municipalities ! ! ( >= 20 Employees PUD Bus Lines based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans !! Block Perimeter Trails .25 Density Per Relevant Zoning Acre Mixed Use Zoning < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft Miles Ç 28.6 People 12.6 Houses 9.7 Employees NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and walkable. These areas ideally have Map contains data that may be inaccurate or out of date. Zoning data is integral to NIRPC’s analysis because it indicates the municipality’s current small block sizes, population and employment density, as well as access to transit, educa- Refer to NIRPC or municipality for the most current information. land use as well as desired future land uses. Zoning data is based on the most recent tion, and civic halls. ordinances available. 189 ld infie Lake County Lake W of

own T Winfield Government Center, Central Winfield (NIRPC) Center, Winfield Government the - new total housing). Housing density Winfield’s County. Lake Winfield is unincorpated of The total acreage 109th Avenue. Winfield. density is about 2.4 people per total population). Population Winfield’s

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density of 0.6 employees per acre. per acre. density of 0.6 employees Total employment in the center is 554 (approximately 64% of with a the total employment) the center is 554 (approximately in employment Total 2,390 people (54% of 58% of The total housing is 875 units (approximately Jobs: Population: Population: Housing: of density ratio housing and people. low whichcenter is 978 acres, is 13% of center. a livable for which low is very acre, high, which the lands within the center are considerably explains Vacant is 0.9 units per acre. Main Center. It contains a wide variety of and retail. It contains a wide variety commercial uses of stations, service, gas Main Center. into Winfield in the are the primary corridor and gateway Street and 109th Avenue Randolph Mobility

corner of Randolph Street on the east, and roughly based on Deer Creek on the south. The lower east east the south. The lower based on Deer Creek on Street on the east, and roughly Randolph on the west, on the north, Boulevard Grand East 101st Avenue The Main Center is defined by IELD (DOWNTOWN CENTER) CENTRAL WINFIELD (DOWNTOWN Livable Centers Livable center. a livable Winfield includes

of it one making in 1993, incorporated County, Lake to addition newest is the Winfield and south of East the west. on Point north Crown and Overview Overview municipalities are Merrillville in the 30 and I-65. Surrounding has easy access to US The town 2000 census to 4,383 in 2010. to 4,383 in 2000 census Gary, Indiana. According to the 2010 Census the town population doubled from 2,298 at the 2,298 at doubled from population the town the 2010 Census According to Indiana. Gary, est towns in Indiana. It is about 51 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago and 18 miles south ofand 18 miles south Chicago southeast of about 51 miles in Indiana. It is Downtown est towns

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Local and collector streets are limited in the Center. The Town needs to focus on improving their local streets’ connectivity to 109th Avenue and Randolf Street so those who live in the residential areas can better access the local businesses.

Street Grid: As shown on the map, the street grid is somewhat poor and lacks internal connectivity on 109th Street.

Walkability: Central Winfield, based on www.walkscore.com, scores 58, which is somewhat walkable. The subdivisions behind the commercial area are connected and accessible to Randolph Street. However, both Randolph Street and 109th have no sidewalk, which makes it hard for pedestrians or cyclists to get around.

Parking: Surface parking lots are the dominant form of parking in the Center, but some are clustered or set behind buildings.

Land Use/Buildings The building setbacks along the major corridors is about 50 feet for the commercial area, which is typical for suburban type development.

Residential land use in the center includes three major subdivisions and a few houses that are Commercial Buildings scattered along the major corridors. Central Winfield (NIRPC) Open Space/ Landscape NIRPC Analysis Small Community There is no park in the Center. The area’s landscape is mostly agricultural with limited open Street Grid space. However, the Center is located about four miles south of Deep River County Park, and Central Winfield about four miles north of Stoney Run County Park. As the Town plans for a livable center, staff (NIRPC) should consider development of walkable neighborhood parks in the future.

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NIRPC Analysis Central Winfield Zoning Important Features Density Per Acre by Census Block The Main Center k4 Schools >= 10 People Agri-Business PUD- Business Residential 2 Higher Education >= 4 Houses Main Centers Neighborhood Centers Agriculture PUD- Mixed Use Residential 3 Civic Halls ñ >= 4 Houses and 10 People These Boundaries were drawn in consultation with plan- Commercial 2 PUD- Residential Residential 4 ¤ South Shore Stops ( ners and representative associated with the municipalities Commercial 3 Residential 1 Special Exception Bus Lines >= 20 Employees based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans Block Perimeter Trails .25 Density Per Relevant Zoning Acre Mixed Use Zoning < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft Miles Ç 2.4 People 0.9 Houses 0.6 Employees NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and walkable. These areas ideally have Map contains data that may be inaccurate or out of date. Zoning data is integral to NIRPC’s analysis because it indicates the municipality’s current small block sizes, population and employment density, as well as access to transit, educa- Refer to NIRPC or municipality for the most current information. land use as well as desired future land uses. Zoning data is based on the most recent tion, and civic halls. ordinances available. 193 CHIPPEWA TRL PORTER ¤£20

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STANLEY ST STANLEY N BABCOCK RD BABCOCK N Example: Burns Harbor ñ HAGLUND RD RD WAVERLY RAINBOW DR Overview PLANET CT HOWE RD PORTER AVE Burns Harbor is a small Northwest Indiana community in Porter County located on the southern RD WAGNER N BOO RD W S BOO RD FRANCIS ST ACKERMAN DR ¨¦§94 HAGEMAN AVE shore of Lake Michigan. It is about 45 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago and 15 miles east HWY MOCHAL MAX

of Downtown Gary. According to the 2010 Census the Town’s population was 1,156. Since VERPLANK RD installation of the sanitary sewer collection system in 2003, the Town has experienced a 32.5% RAK RD DR LAKE VISTA

SALT CREEK RDSALT SPRING VIEW DR growth in its population. RD SPRINGS MINERAL N

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S BOO RD ST WAHL W BEAM ST E BEAM ST FRANKLIN ST WOODLAWN AVE RANKIN ST

BURNS BLVD Downtown Burns Harbor The Little Calumet River Corridor (Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore) extends through the Town Neighborhood Business Open Space as do several railroad and highway corridors. The Town’s lakefront is dominated by Arcelor MARILYN RD LN DOMAN MELTON RD ¨¦§94 Central Business PUD LINCOLN ST

Mittal – a fully integrated steel mill that opened in 1964 as Bethlehem Steel. AVE SEXTON ¤£20 General Business Single Family Large Lot Light Industrial Single FamilyBUSSE ST Small Lot

The Town’s development has been directly impacted and ultimately guided by the development RD CREEK SALT OLD PORTER RD Â149 of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Construction of Interstate 94 and the rerouting and SIGNATURE DR widening of Indiana 149 and U.S. 12 required the removal of many of the Town’s residential

CORAL AVE KINNER DR structures. TECH DR WOOD ST BEIGE AVE

BRONZE AVE ST MONROE Central Chesterton

The town has easy access to Interstate 94, the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90), and Lake Michigan, RD BABCOCK S SIENNA AVE ST INDIGO TRUMAN ST and it is well connected to SR 149, US 20, and US 12. Surrounding municipalities are Portage, PORTAGE Porter, and Chesterton. CHESTERTON RD SPRINGS MINERAL S

OLD PORTER RD N 200 W 200 N Livable Centers .25 Small Community Small Community Miles Burns Harbor includes a livable center. Important Features Density Per Acre by Census Block 4 Schools >= 10 People k Higher Education >= 4 Houses ñCivic Halls DOWNTOWN (DOWNTOWN CENTER) ¤ South Shore Stops >= 4 Houses and 10 People ( The Downtown Center is defined by I-94 on the north, Salt Creek Road on the west, Babcock Bus Lines >= 20 Employees Block Perimeter Road on the east, and Old Porter Road on the south. The total acreage of the center is 434 Trails acres. Mixed Use Zoning < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft

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Burns Harbor’s Downtown Center is nearly the same recommended area of the Downtown Plan Walkability: in the 2009 Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan Place Making 20/20. The Downtown Plan is Downtown Burns Harbor, based on www.walkscore.com, scores 17, which is car-dependent. compatiable with the Livable Centers goals and concepts. It consists of neighborhood retail/ US 20 is a designated truck route for heavy trucks, which makes it dangerous for pedestrians commercial uses, professional office, small surface parking lots and interconnected streets. to cross the road, and pedestrian-vehicle conflicts have been continually reported. There is no Based on current Livable Centers analysis the area lacks many of the major elements as de- sidewalk along the corridor. scriped in the introduction of this report. However, if the Town implements the Downtown Plan the center could be turned into an actual livable center. Parking: Surface parking lots are the dominant form of parking in the Downtown Center. Population: 594 people (50% of Burns Harbor’s population) lives in the downtown center. Population den- Land Use/Buildings sity is about 4.5 people per acre. Under the Town’s proposed landuse plan, the Livable Center shall be accommodated under the Multi-Use Land Use Classification. Housing: The total housing is 235 units (approximately 47 % of Burns Harbor’s total housing). Housing Residential: density is 1.8 units per acre. Vacant lands within the center are considerably high, which ex- Residential land use in the center includes two major subdivisions and a few houses located plains the low density ration of buildings and people. directly on US 20. One of the subdivisions is the Village, a Green Certified subdivision.

Jobs: In the 2009 Plan, the Residential District is designated for the development and management Total employment in the downtown center is 523 with a density of 2.5 employees per acre. of walkable, residential neighborhoods. The District consists of freestanding houses, neighborhood and community parks, greenways, and landscaped interconnected streets with limited on Mobility street parking, sidewalks and trails. US 20 is the primary commercial corridor and gateway into Burn Harbor and the downtown center. It contains commercial services nased on transportation uses, such as truck stops, gas Commercial: stations, car and RV dealerships, fireworks dealers, and truck and automotive repair shops. The Land uses in the Center are linked to local industrial uses. It is generally concentrated along lack of local and collector streets is a major deficiency within the Town of Burns Harbor. It is a the US 20 corridor and contains truck stops (active and vacant), gas stations (active and va- problem which limits the growth potential in some areas. The Town of Burns Harbor needs to cant), car and RV dealerships, fireworks dealers, and truck and automotive repair shops. focus on improving their local streets and its connectivity. Open Space/ Landscape Street Grid: Downtown Burns Harbor’s main open space and vegetated areas are situated along the US As shown on the map, streets grid is very poor and lacks internal connectivity. 20 corridor. However, the center generally lacks streetscaping that provides for outdoor cafes, places to sit, lighting, and special events. The center has no parks. Traffic Conflict: Truck traffic volume in US 20 is very high, which discourages pedestrian and bicycle use. Small Community

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - 195 Communities with Less Than 4000 People Beverly Shores’ Livable Center Hebron’s Livable Center Broadway ivable enters oundaries Central Hebron N OVAL AVE L C B W 650 S S UNDERWOOD AVE S MERRIVALE AVE These boundaries were drawn in consultation with planners and representatives associated with the Â2 Lake Michigan municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the S SHORE AVE

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municipality’s plans Cobb Creek COUNTY LINE RD LINE COUNTY E LAKE FRONT DR Main Livable Center ASPEN ST Pines PRATT ST

W LEEWATEREATON AVE AVE CT OLIVE BOARDWALK S BROADWAY Neighborhood Center W CAROL LN US 12 W 725 S nalysis ELM CT DERBY AVE BEVERLY DR NIRPC A ¤£231 DURHAM AVE 12 W WILSON ST PARK PL ¤£ NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, BROADWAY MISTY GLEN LN

LAKE SHORE COUNTY RD COUNTY SHORE LAKE population and employment density, as well as access

NORBEH DR DR OAKBROOK to transit, education, and civic halls. BIRCH DR BURTON PL BURTON 4 Schools k Higher Education n¤ E BATES ST Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops ñ ñ W ALYEA ST Trails Bus Lines W SIGLER ST E SIGLER ST £20 W DUNES HWY ¤ (!ñ(! Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning SOUTH ST

Density per Acre by Census Block S HARRISON ST (! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses ST MAIN S >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People 10 People Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles Frederick Bartlett developed Beverly Shores as a resort community in the 1920s. Settled in the 1830s and 1840s, and incorporated in 1890, Hebron was originally known as “The Corners” because it was the crossroads of US 231, SR 2, and SR 8. Hebron’s Livable Small Community The town, which was eventually incorporated in 1947, is a mix of summer and Center includes the original portion of town as well as commercial and residential uses year round residents. Beverly Shores’ Livable Center encompasses the com- along the town’s northern Main Street. The town adopted a comprehensive plan in 2010 mercial strip on US 12, the South Shore train ttation, the town hall, and homes encouraging walkability and historic preservation. Additionally, the town is currently plan- adjacent to Broadway, which is the town’s main street. ning for north side development around a much needed future medical center.

2010 Population: 613 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 3,724 People Center is 53 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 227 Acres Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 8.8 People 4.4 Houses 1.2 Employees municipality for the most Ç 11.1 People 4.7 Houses 15.3 Employees current information.

196 - Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Communities with Less Than 4000 People - Kingsbury’s Livable Center Kingsford Heights’ Livable Center Central Kingsbury Central Kingsford Heights Livable Centers Boundaries

These boundaries were drawn in consultation with ¤£6 MORGAN RD S planners and representatives associated with the municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans ¤£35

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Travis Ditch Neighborhood Center NORTH ST S 500 E LITCHFIELD RD S CARLTON RD S EVANSTON RD W NIRPC Analysis MEADOWBROOK NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and

walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, RANGE RD RANGE ñ population and employment density, as well as access to transit, education, and civic halls. UPLAND RD RD BELVOIR

PARK RD S RD PARK ñ Schools k Higher Education RACHEL ST 4 WAYLAND RD W

Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops S RD EXETER DARTMOOR RD S RD DARTMOOR ñ S RD FERNWAY Trails Bus Lines BRYCE RD W

Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning S RD GRAYTON ELIZABETH ST ELIZABETH MAIN ST S EDGEMOOR RD Density per Acre by Census Block RANGE RD S

(! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses W RD RANGE FERNWAY RD >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People ¤£35 10 People Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

Built to support the influx of workers needed for the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant Kingsbury was originally laid out in 1835 and grew when the railroads were built. during World War II, Kingsford Heights was carefully planned. While some parts The small town’s Livable Center is based around a park, the town hall, and homes of the town remain undeveloped, the developed northern part of the town, in- west of US 35. cluding the central park, is now considered a Livable Center.

2010 Population: 242 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 435 People Center is 45 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 195 Acres Small Community Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 5.1 People 2.2 Houses 6.2 Employees municipality for the most Ç 8.0 People 3.7 Houses 2.9 Employees current information.

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - 197 Communities with Less Than 4000 People Kouts’ Livable Center La Crosse’s Livable Center Central Kouts Livable Centers Boundaries Central LaCrosse

W FAIROAKS DR These boundaries were drawn in consultation with Marsh Ditch planners and representatives associated with the WOODLAND AVE municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the ¤£421 MELODY LN municipality’s plans ST RAIN EVERGREEN AVE

Main Livable Center N MAIN ST MAIN N

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Neighborhood Center N CHURCH ST CHURCH N Â49 NIRPC Analysis

W INDIANA ST Â8 NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and DOMINIC ST E WASHINGTON ST N ST WASHINGTON S 125 E

walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, ONEIDA ST E MAPLE ST MAPLE ñ population and employment density, as well as access N ST ZABETH LOWELL ST LOWELL

S KIMBALL ST S KIMBALL

GENESSE ST Â8 ñ GIBSON ST N MAIN ST E E MENTOR ST to transit, education, and civic halls. N AVE INDIANA W HAMPTON PL KOUTS ST PENNSYLVANIA ST E W COLLEGE AVE Schools k Higher Education (! E COLLEGE AVE 4 WESLEY RD (! Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops HOWARD ST ELIZABETH ST ñ FRONT ST ALICE ST Trails Bus Lines MAPLE ST

JEFFERSON ST Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning S ROSE AVE ROSE S

S KOUTS ST S KOUTS

MILL ST MILL

SUNSET DR RD STRONG WASHINGTON ST S ST WASHINGTON E ROSS AVE W LINDA LN Density per Acre by Census Block EASTWOOD DR (! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses W DAUMER RD MAPLE ST ALLEY >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People 10 People MAIN ST MAIN Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

Kouts was laid out in 1865 along the Pittsburgh, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad While La Crosse was founded along the crossings of two railroads in 1868, sea- Small Community and the Erie and Pennsylvania railroad and incorporated in 1921. The center, sonal floods from the Kankakee River hampered growth till the early twentieth located around the town’s original grid, includes the downtown commercial cor- century. La Crosse’s Livable Center encompasses almost the entire town, which ridor and adjacent homes. includes a park and stores at the crossings of US 421 and SR 8.

2010 Population: 1,879 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 551 People Center is 55 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 124 Acres Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre municipality for the most Ç 8.0 People 3.7 Houses 2.9 Employees 4.6 People 2.1 Houses 9.5 Employees current information.

198 - Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Communities with Less Than 4000 People - Long Beach’s Livable Center Michiana Shores Livable Center Stop 24 El Portal Drive Livable Centers Boundaries

These boundaries were drawn in consultation with planners and representatives associated with the Lake Michigan municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans MICHIANA DR

MANAWA LN RIDGE RD Main Livable Center HIAWATHA DR Lake Michigan BELLE PLAINE TRL

Lake Michigan TRL SHADOW HIAWATHA DR

Neighborhood Center BROOKSIDE DR SHORELAND DR SHORELAND ROSLYN TRL NIRPC Analysis NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and ñ POWHATAN TRL FOXDALE TRL walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, BROOKSIDE DR

FLORIMOND AVE DREAMWOLD WAY

population and employment density, as well as access TRL GROVELAND

EL PORTAL DR S EL PORTAL DUFFY LN to transit, education, and civic halls. SILVERTIP LN BIRCHWOOD TRL

POKAGON TRLPOKAGON ORIOLE TRL k OAKDALE DR JUNEWAY DR 4 Schools Higher Education DR OAKLAND

SUNSET TRL ORIOLE TRL ¤£12 Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops FAIRWAY DR BROOKSIDE DR ñ PINEWOOD DR Trails Bus Lines BIRCHWOOD TRL LAKE SHORE DR White Ditch Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning MEADOW DR

EL PORTAL DR NEL PORTAL ¤£12 Density per Acre by Census Block (! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses ñ >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People WILDROSE DR 10 People White Ditch Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

Founded as a getaway for Chicago’s elite, Long Beach was incorporated in 1921. Originally envisioned as a log cabin vacation community, and incorporated as a Dotted with exceptional architecture, the town has summer and year long resi- town in 1947, Michiana Shores is now both a fulltime residential community and dents. The town’s center is focused along Stop 24, which includes the town hall a summer community. El Portal Drive, right off US 12, is the town’s livable center and a public beach. and contains the town hall.

2010 Population 1,179 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 313 People Center is 29 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 111 Acres Small Community Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 1.5 People 1.2 Houses 18.3 Employees municipality for the most Ç 7.8 People 4.4 Houses 1.5 Employees current information.

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - 199 Communities with Less Than 4000 People New Chicago’s Livable Center Ogden Dunes’ Livable Center Central New Chicago Livable Centers Boundaries Ogden Dunes Train Station

Lake Station These boundaries were drawn in consultation with planners and representatives associated with the Lake Michigan E HILL RD RIVERLANE DR municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the SHORE DR

municipality’s plans BEACH LN

ILLINOIS ST ILLINOIS CLAY ST CLAY

CEDAR TRL Main Livable Center OGDEN RD SKYLINE DR

VAN BUREN AV TYLER AV Neighborhood Center

Deep River ST MICHIGAN MADISON AV ASPEN RD

WOODLAND TRL KOSKIOSKO ST KOSKIOSKO

PULASKI ST PULASKI NIRPC Analysis SUNSET TRL SOBIESKI ST SOBIESKI TYLER AV TYLER AV CEDAR CT (! NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and HUBER BLVDñ walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, DIANA RD LINCOLN AV population and employment density, as well as access IOWA ST IOWA to transit, education, and civic halls. SKI HILL RD E WASHINGTON AV k CHRISMAR RD MCKINLEY AV 4 Schools Higher Education VALERIE RD ñ GARFIELD AV Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops INDIAN CAMP TRL ñ DIANA RD DEER TRL

ILLINOIS ST ILLINOIS ARTHUR AV Trails Bus Lines DIANA CT

CLEVELAND AV Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning INDIANA ST INDIANA HILLCREST RD SCOTCH DR SCOTCH n¤

HARRISON AV ST IOWA

OHIO ST OHIO N WISCONSIN ST WISCONSIN N W 37TH AV Density per Acre by Census Block (! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses ¤£12 Portage Marina District >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People Hobart 10 People Block Perimeter < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 .5 Miles Miles

Incorporated in 1925, Ogden Dunes was named for its former land owner,

Small Community Envisioned as suburb of Gary and incorporated in 1908, most of New Chicago Francis Ogden. Hillcrest Road, the focal point of the town’s Livable Center, is the developed after the Korean War. The New Chicago center includes the town hall, town’s only entrance. This area includes a gas station, the town hall, and the South restaurants, and other businesses. Shore Commuter Rail Station.

2010 Population: 2035 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 1,110 People Center is 118 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 53 Acres Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 7.7 People 3.0 Houses 35.1 Employees municipality for the most Ç 8.8 People 4.4 Houses 1.2 Employees current information.

200 - Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Communities with Less Than 4000 People - Pottawattamie Park’s Livable Center Schneider’s Livable Center Central Pottawattamie Park Central Schneider Livable Centers Boundaries MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR These boundaries were drawn in consultation with planners and representatives associated with the ¤£12 Otter Creek municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans

Main Livable Center

KEYO DR Neighborhood Center ¤£41 nalysis Trail Creek NIRPC A

NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and WICKER AV

MARQUETTE TRL ROESKE TRL N walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, ñ Michigan City population and employment density, as well as access to transit, education, and civic halls. AV PARRISH Schools k Higher Education 4 W 236TH PL Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops W 236TH AV GARDEN TRL ñ Trails Bus Lines DIEK ST ST IVY WARREN DR Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning W 238TH AV

GARDEN TRL ñ W 239TH AV CRESCENT DR Density per Acre by Census Block (! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses W 240TH AV SPRINGLAND AVE >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People Krueger 10 People W 241ST AV Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

Schneider, located near the Kankakee River, began as a commercial center for the Completely surrounded by Michigan City, Pottawattamie Park’s Livable Center surrounding agricultural community in the early twentieth century. The center is encompasses the town. the main part of town, including the town hall.

2010 Population 235 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 227 People Center is 59 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 75 Acres Small Community Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 8.0 People 3.8 Houses 1.7 Employees municipality for the most Ç 3.8 People 1.5 Houses 0 Employees current information.

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - 201 Communities with Less Than 4000 People Town of Pines’ Livable Center Trail Creek’s Livable Center US 12 Livable Centers Boundaries Central Trail Creek Lake Michigan These boundaries were drawn in consultation with Michigan City planners and representatives associated with the MICHIGAN BLVD E municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the (! Krueger WILLOW CT HARDING AVE LAKE PARK AVE municipality’s plans PLUM ST CENTRAL AVE RAINBOW TRL Main Livable Center ñ Beverly Shores GREENWOOD AVE

CALIFORNIA AVE Neighborhood Center CHAPALA PKY CHAPALA

COUNTY LINE RD N RD LINE COUNTY ORIOLE TRL NIRPC Analysis ROBIN TRL SERVICE AVE NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and WHIPPOORWILL AVE walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, W DUNES HWY 2ND PL STARLING DR ñ population and employment density, as well as access RD MENKE to transit, education, and civic halls. E JOHNS AVE k BROOKDALE AVE LEO AVE 4 Schools Higher Education DR OAK BLACK COOLSPRING AVE E

TRAIL ST

LIBERTY AVE

WILLOW ST ñ Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops LOUISANA ST LOUISANA

Trails Bus Lines JOHNSON RD

MAINE AVE MAINE ILLINOIS AVE ILLINOIS RED OAK DR DR LAUREL

Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning RD YANKE E DUNES HWY Â520 AVE ARDENDALE WELNETZ RD W ¤£20

¤£12 ST BIRCH Density per Acre by Census Block

(! >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses LAKE SHORE COUNTY RD COUNTY SHORE LAKE >= 4 Houses and >= 10 People CRICKET LN

10 People S ROESKE AVE Block Perimeter ¤£20 .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

Pines, due to its original densely wooded nature, was settled later than most of

Small Community Trail Creek was incorporated in 1924 in order to avoid being annexed into Michi- Porter County and not incorporated till the 1950’s. The town, and its center, is gan City. The center in Trail Creek picks up the northern part of the town and is located mostly along US 12 and the parallel Calumet Trail. The town is currently adjacent to one of Michigan City’s neighborhood centers. in the process of creating a comprehensive plan.

2010 Population: 708 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 2,052 People Center is 137 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 227 Acres Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 4.5 People 2.4 Houses 0.2 Employees municipality for the most Ç 6.2 People 2.7 Houses 10.5 Employees current information.

202 - Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Communities with Less Than 4000 People - Wanatah’s Livable Center Westville’s Livable Center Central Wanatah Central Westville Livable Centers Boundaries

These boundaries were drawn in consultation with planners and representatives associated with the EARL ST municipalities based on NIRPC’s analysis and the municipality’s plans JULIE DR

LURA ST Slocum Ditch Slocum k LUCY DR

Main Livable Center DR MARY SR 2 W

CONDON RD CONDON ALAN JOHN DR Â2 (! COMMERCIAL DR Neighborhood Center COULTER RD W ¤£30 FLYNN RD N

RIDGE ST LIBERTY AVE SLATE DR nalysis MONON ST NIRPC A MAIN ST GRANITE DR

ILLINOIS ST N ! OHIO ST N NIRPC’s analysis highlights areas which are dense and ( ñ VALPARAISO ST E 1ST ST W LINCOLN ST N walkable. These areas ideally have small block sizes, LOWMAN LN ADAMS ST N ñ population and employment density, as well as access

FIRST ST E FLYNN RD S (! to transit, education, and civic halls. ¤£6 3RD ST E BAILEY RD W KOSELKE STKOSELKE Schools k Higher Education MAIN ST S 4 LEGION RD W FAIRVIEW AVE Civic Halls ¤ South Shore Stops

OHIO ST S ñ INDIANA ST S Trails Bus Lines

ILLINOIS ST S

Idenitified Mixed Use Zoning Crumpacker Arm CIRCLE DR ¤£421 Density per Acre by Census Block (! W 1050 S 1050 W >= 20 Employees >= 4 Houses ¤£421

>= 4 Houses and >= 10 People S 1100 W £6 10 People Ditch Forbes ¤ Block Perimeter .5 < 1600 ft 1600 - 2400 ft .5 Miles Miles

While incorporated in 1864, Westville was settled 30 years earlier. Proximity to Wanatah grew rapidly in the 1860’s because its rail crossing was a major transfer major roads, rail, and fertile land encouraged growth. Westville’s Livable Center point for Union troops and supplies during the Civil War. The current center is incorporates the early platted town between US 421 and SR 2, including the com- the gridded part of town south of the highway-commercial area on US 30. mercial on Main Street

2010 Population: 1,048 People Map contains data that may be 2010 Population: 5,853 People Center is 124 Acres inaccurate or out of date. Refer to Center is 48 Acres Small Community Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre NIRPC or Density Per Relevent Zoning Acre 5.1 People 2.2 Houses 6.2 Employees municipality for the most Ç 6.2 People 2.7 Houses 10.5 Employees current information.

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