EDITORIAL: Go intermodal, but don't forget access

Ever since the Marquette Plan was implemented in 2005, the mayors of lakefront communities have supported its mission of reclaiming the Lake Michigan shoreline for public use, just as Chicago has done.

Visclosky applauds Gary's harbor plans

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, one of the major forces behind the Marquette Plan for the lakefront, said he applauds Gary's efforts to change the plan.

Mayor: Gary's harbor plan should focus on industries, not parks

Buffington Harbor should be used by industries, not as a recreational area, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson told a regional planning commission on Thursday.

Marquette Greenway Plan alive and well, thanks to Pete & the RDA

"Make no little plans, for they fail to stir the hearts of men — Make big plans, aim high in hope and work," said Daniel Burnham, famous architect and urban planner responsible for creating master plans for Chicago and Washington, D.C.

RDA millions fueling projects, but reviews mixed

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority was launched in 2005 with all the buzz and excitement of an Internet IPO. Region leaders were tripping over each other to roundly praise what they called "the best opportunity since steel" came to the region. Today, lawmakers' verdicts on …

RDA millions fueling Marquette Plan, other local projects

Six years ago, unprecedented politicking by Northwest Indiana's congressman, Indiana's governor, state legislators and even former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley produced the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Park revitalization taking next step

WHITING | Improvement of the city's Lake Michigan shoreline entered a new phase on Monday with the completion of needed infrastructure upgrades at Lakefront Park.

THURM FERREE: Whiting a shining example of governing well

Just when you start to wonder about officeholders in your political party, along comes a star who is effective and worthy of his city's pride. That man is Joe Stahura, the mayor of Whiting, the Little City by the Lake.

Whiting mayor to speak about Marquette Plan

SCHERERVILLE | Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura will speak about the Marquette Plan at the next Lake County Advancement Committee meeting, scheduled at noon April 15 at Teibel's Family Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41, Schererville.