Housing And Community Development Authority Hcda #PN-26-18

Public Notice: Senior Housing Development and Environmental Review in Hobart, Indiana

This notice announces a proposed senior housing development in Hobart, Indiana, and invites public comment on its environmental impact. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) - In partnership with Lake County Redevelopment Commission (LCRC) - Project Overview: - Construction of The Branches Development, a three-story, elevator-served building - 36 residential units for seniors (age 55+) experiencing homelessness - Located at 6400 E 81st Avenue, Hobart, Indiana - Funding and Administration: - Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) and HOME Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Administered through IHCDA and LCRC - Amenities and Site Features: - Community room, laundry facilities on each upper floor, bike storage, raised garden beds, outdoor pavilion - Parking lot with 104 spaces, detention basin - Site covers 21.2 acres, including 5.33 acres of wetlands and 1,000 linear feet of Other Waters of the US - Environmental Considerations: - Minimal direct impact to wetlands and floodplains - Public comments sought regarding environmental impact - No specific OEMs or vendors are identified in this notice.

Description

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Lake County Redevelopment Commission (LCRC) have announced a proposed project called The Branches Development, which involves Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) and HOME Grant funding from HUD. The project site is located at 6400 E 81st Avenue, Hobart, Indiana, covering approximately 21.2 acres of undeveloped land, including wetlands. The development will consist of a three-story building with 36 units for seniors aged 55 and older experiencing homelessness, along with amenities such as a community room, laundry facilities, bike storage, raised garden beds, an outdoor pavilion, parking lot, and detention basin. The notice invites public comments on the project's impact on wetlands and floodplains, with a comment period ending June 13, 2026.

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