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.

On March 9, 2026, Gary Townmakers hosted the first of two Let’s Transform Your Neighborhood workshops from our GreenRoots Initiative. It was an evening that brought residents, local developers, environmental experts, and community partners together to deepen our shared understanding of brownfields, redevelopment, and the future we’re building in Gary. Click here to view the presentation document. This workshop was held in partnership with Jamie Zouras, Jenny Par, and Gillia