EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Lansing making big plan for village's future

Daniel Burnham is perhaps the most heralded American architect and urban planner of the past century, creating groundbreaking urban plans for many cities that fostered a sense of place and community. Like Burnham, Lansing has an opportunity to “make big plans.”

Empowerment Zone plans for future despite obstacles

GARY | After disbursing nearly $26 million in federal funds, the Gary-East Chicago-Hammond Empowerment Zone isn't ready to close its doors.

Empowerment Zone plans for future despite obstacles

GARY | After disbursing nearly $26 million in federal funds, the Gary-East Chicago-Hammond Empowerment Zone isn't ready to close its doors.

Youngstown steadfast through community plan, changing image

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio | Mayor Jay Williams said progress started in the city after residents decided Youngstown was in need of a reinvention.

Fixing an ailing business culture has helped Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio | Convincing people this city is open for business has been a battle during the last several decades.

Youngstown is worth saving, leaders say

Here are some answers from leaders in the city:

Officials tread carefully on plans to reduce city's footprint

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio | City leaders admit it took a long time to sell residents on ideas to remake Youngstown.

Planning commission to receive $166,884 from feds

WASHINGTON | The Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission received $166,884 to establish an economic development plan. The award from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce was announced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind.

Burns Harbor poised for growth in 2011

BURNS HARBOR | In early December, the Burns Harbor Advisory Plan Commission gave the green light to The Village developer Cliff Fleming to add additional units to his original plat, which Fleming says will fulfill a vision of building up the town.

NIRPC seeking big transpo projects

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is opening a one-month window for municipalities and the Indiana Department of Transportation to submit transportation projects for inclusion in its 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan.