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.

For years, residents across Gary have named the same barrier: it’s not that people can’t afford healthy food options, it’s that they can’t access it.

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