When storms tore through Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026, every neighborhood in Gary suffered severe, sustained damage. Who is responsible for managing the crisis? Where is ground zero for support services?

A recent 2026 Gap Report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has brought clarity and urgency to housing challenges across the United States. It offers the most up‑to‑date picture of the widening gap between what households earn and what housing costs, and the solutions now required.

On Monday, April 13 2026, Gary Townmakers hosted a workshop to share tools, maps, and research tips to help investors avoid buying parcels with legal and environmental challenges that can prove costly.