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View Poll Results: What city would you most prefer to see new upscale lifestyle shopping center in?
Munster 5 41.67%
Schererville 2 16.67%
Dyer 0 0%
St. John 1 8.33%
Crown Point 2 16.67%
None 2 16.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 08-10-2010, 04:32 PM
 
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These are a lot of new shopping centers. You know, Lynwood,IL has plans for a large big box shopping center on the corner of Glenwood Dyer and Torrence along with many others once the Joe Orr Rd project is complete.
The "Highland Grove" center already exists. It is where Kohls, Dick's SPorting Goods, Target, etc. are located. The other two were supposed to already be constructed but due to the economy, have not been built yet. They were suppsoed to offer high-end shopping. Hopefully if the Main Street/Joe Orr extension is completed, Lynwood could finally get that downtown they always wanted!
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:00 PM
 
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The "Highland Grove" center already exists. It is where Kohls, Dick's SPorting Goods, Target, etc. are located. The other two were supposed to already be constructed but due to the economy, have not been built yet. They were suppsoed to offer high-end shopping. Hopefully if the Main Street/Joe Orr extension is completed, Lynwood could finally get that downtown they always wanted!
I live in Lynwood and our mayor is really looking forward to this project. He even mailed out maps of the project that showed where the proposed shopping centers will be. They look HUGE! Not those little strip malls you see in Dyer, but Huge big box centers along with a downtown.
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Old 08-16-2010, 11:35 PM
 
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Default Update!

Well this project has officially begun! VERY glad for this!

Town Council OKs financing agreement for Munster Shops
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Old 08-23-2010, 07:06 AM
 
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Default Update!

This update is about a commercial property proposal. Not really shopping, but probably a restaurant. This site is where the McDonald's is so my guess is tha either a new much nicer building will house McDonalds or perhaps, even a new restaurant?! We shall find out soon!

Munster planners, BZA ponder commercial proposal Tuesday

Also, for those who have not been in the area recently, the Calumet Avenue project in Munster has just been completed! No more waiting for cars to turn!! Constant middle lane from Fisher Street to the tracks at 45th!
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Old 09-21-2010, 08:58 AM
 
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Exclamation Update!

There is a slight obstacle in this project. However I still have hope that things will begin soon.

Munster Shops groundbreaking postponed again
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:41 AM
 
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There is a slight obstacle in this project. However I still have hope that things will begin soon.

Munster Shops groundbreaking postponed again
Yeah, when I read this article this morning I was a bit surprised. In an environment where investors are gobbling up bonds, I'm not sure why they couldn't garner up enough interest in these bonds without having to raise the yield.

Nonetheless, I think this project will get done eventually, it's just a matter of time. It'll be good for Munster, because right now I feel like the stretch of Calumet Ave. north of Ridge needs to be cleaned up. I get the "getting close to Hammond" feel when I head that way.
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Old 09-21-2010, 11:10 AM
 
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Yeah, when I read this article this morning I was a bit surprised. In an environment where investors are gobbling up bonds, I'm not sure why they couldn't garner up enough interest in these bonds without having to raise the yield.

Nonetheless, I think this project will get done eventually, it's just a matter of time. It'll be good for Munster, because right now I feel like the stretch of Calumet Ave. north of Ridge needs to be cleaned up. I get the "getting close to Hammond" feel when I head that way.
I definitely DEFINITELY agree with you! Some people may blast me for this, but it certainly feels like some of the buildings on that stretch (like Johnny's tap, etc.) are catching a case of Hammonditis! Specifcally with the lack of maintainance of the brick paving next to the sidewalk (as well the buildings themselves)...the area needs AT LEAST some serious landscaping overhaul! As Munster continues to develop, I can see even more RE-development going on. This is a very good sign. It is pretty much the only mature town in the region that is seeing big redevelopment (mainly residential infill) as of now. Highland has done a good job with their downtown (business wise) but should now focus on infill development in the neighborhoods immediately surrounding their downtown.

Overall, I am looking forward to this development as well as future redevelopment of current sites in town (as well as the whole region).
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Old 10-01-2010, 11:56 PM
 
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Thumbs up Update!

This is very good news. This project took a step back, but now has taken a leap forward! Should start soon!

Munster Shops financing re-energized?
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Old 10-03-2010, 12:58 AM
 
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Default Oak Street Commons

This is the first I've heard in a while about this development. Still is on the table and the developer (Precision) is bringing adjusted plans to the Schererville Planning Commision...here is the article:

S'ville project still on the table


As for the other project, Shops of Main...as of now, that is officially dead as the developer has not renewed any of their approvals...that developer is Bruce Boyer and he is now concentrating on the Munster Shops development.

It is unfortunate because while the Oak Street development has always been vacant land, the Shops on Main area used to be Schererville Golf & Fun Center which was demolished..
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Old 10-13-2010, 04:57 PM
 
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Default Update of the year

Construction of "Munster Shops" has officially begun! Take a drive by it on Calumet Avenue and see for yourselves! Very exciting news!
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