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Gary is seeking funding to create a ruins garden from the iconic abandoned structure of their United Methodist Church.Gary is seeking funding to create a ruins garden from the iconic abandoned structure of their United Methodist Church.

Gary, IN

EPA is working with Gary on a wide range of quality of life improvements around the Northside Redevelopment Project and University Park neighborhoods.  Leveraging support from the federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities and Strong Cities/Strong Communities Initiative, EPA is helping the city address priorities that include:

  • brownfields clean up and redevelopment
  • green complete streets
  • outreach and capacity building to address local public health concerns
  • workforce development training