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Highland Boards & Commissions – Redevelopment Commission
Commercial Property Improvement Grant
The Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program encourages property/business owners to renovate, restore, and improve buildings including both interior and exterior spaces. Grants will be awarded for up to 30% of the approved project improvements total. Projects over $15,000 will take priority, however, the Redevelopment Commission will review any and all projects regardless of the amount being requested.
2024 Amendment to Redevelopment Plan
The Highland Redevelopment Commission has approved the 2024 Amendment to the Highland Consolidated Redevelopment Area. Expanding the consolidated redevelopment area to include South Kennedy Avenue will allow the commission to provide for community and economic programs to stimulate development along the corridor.
For more information and to read the complete 2024 Amendment, please click here.
HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Commission works to recruit and retain businesses in our community and oversees the Town's special commercial districts, as well as the Architectural and Design Standards associated with those districts.
The Redevelopment Commission also participates with Highland Main Street Bureau on issues related to such topics as the town's Commercial Property Improvement Grant program, as well as activities and events designed to promote and enhance downtown. The Commission also works with the Economic Development Commission on tax abatement proposals.
The Highland Redevelopment Commission is dedicated to building Highland's tax base and economic opportunities, by taking what exists and making it work better. Call the Redevelopment office at (219)-972-7598 to get the process moving.
Meet the Commissioners
Councilman George Georgeff - Executive appointment
Councilman Dough Turich - Legislative appointment
Councilman Alex Robertson - Executive appointment
Councilman Philip Scheeringa - Legislative appointment
Councilman Tom Black- Legislative appointment
Recording Secretary: Maria Becerra, Redevelopment Director
Treasurer: Clerk-Treasurer Mark Herak
Attorney: John P. Reed
Agendas & Minutes – downloadable PDFs
01.27.25 - Study Session Minutes
Redevelopment Commission
6 p.m. Second and Fourth Mondays
before Town Council meetings
Location
Highland Municipal Buidling
3333 Ridge Road
Maria Becerra
Redevelopment Director
Kendra Hernandez
Assistant Redevelopment Director
(219) 972-7598 office
(219) 972-5097 fax
Highland Master Plan - We Want Your Input!
The Highland Redevelopment Department has launched efforts to craft a new 20-year comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the community's future. Key priorities include neighborhood revitalization, expanding green spaces, improving pedestrian connectivity, upgrading transportation infrastructure and preserving historic landmarks throughout Highland’s districts. As a resident, you are encouraged to share your ideas for the town's development with Redevelopment Director Maria Becerra at [email protected].
Vision Zero Policy
Vision Zero is a holistic strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries suffered by all road users while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. The 2024 Vision Zero resolution, a required component of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan, sets forth a goal of reducing serious and fatal crashes by 40 percent by 2040.