Part III of the November 14, 2025, GreenRoots Initiative workshop brought a deep dive into one of the most powerful tools available to anyone working with environmental history in Indiana.

...brownfield redevelopment is not abstract policy work. It’s a puzzle of land history, environmental risk, ownership patterns, and economic timing, and the region has tools to help communities navigate it.

On November 14, 2025, community members, local partners, and environmental professionals gathered for Part II of the GreenRoots Initiative, an immersive workshop series focused on identifying and researching the ecological and environmental histories of properties in Gary.

On October 17, 2025, Lori Bebinger of the Indiana Brownfields Program presented, "What's in My Neighborhood?", a powerful overview of the state's resources for identifying, researching, and understanding brownfield sites, which are vital for the redevelopment of vacant and abandoned parcels in Gary.

On October 17, we at Gary Townmakers were thrilled to host John T. Morris, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for the Indiana Brownfields Program (IBP). John's message was one of great opportunity and the availability of financial resources!

On October 17, Gary Townmakers hosted a dynamic workshop, "Brownfields 101," featuring guest speaker Beth Grigsby, the Assistant Regional Director for Kansas State University's Technical Assistance to Brownfields (KSU TAB) program. The session offered a comprehensive look at how Gary can identify, assess, and redevelop brownfield sites, and underscored a powerful resource available to the city: KSU TAB's services are completely free.