PORTAGE/OGDEN DUNES A station area with a high concentration of vacant or underutilized land and close proximity to marinas and Lake Michigan could see new opportunities for employment creation, new mixed-use/commercial corridors, and new residential. Introduction
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The Portage/Ogden Dunes TDD is unique to the South Shore Corridor because it is located within the City of Portage and the Town of Ogden Dunes. This area demonstrates tremendous greenfield development opportunities in largely undeveloped areas within Portage. Much of the remaining developable Portage sites are situated within this TDD. They are largely consolidated amongst a few non-residential owners (Portage Redevelopment Commission and Catalyst Lifestyle Sport Resort LLC). The city has completed a master plan for this area (Northside Development Plan). Since uses and the marina expansion have changed, this area can further embrace TOD land use. Portage has been proactive in preparing for this station to be built and has partially built Burns Parkway to the south, which will eventually be expanded to connect to US 12 (Dunes Highway) and provide access for future development in the area. The new station and parking area could also transition to joint development over time (this area is in Portage and Ogden Dunes). There is some developable property available in Ogden Dunes, but residents from and visitors to that community will gain more from the planned investment further south in Portage. This area would benefit from an updated area plan and zoning and coordination between the City of Portage and the Town of Ogden Dunes and NICTD on Burns Parkway. City Economic Goals (Portage) City Economic Goals (Ogden Dunes) • Implement the “Northside Master Plan – • Protect the character and sustainability Creating a Livable Lakefront” of residential, commercial and recreational areas • Better integrate Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park into the fabric of the community • Build a healthy, sustainable community – environmentally, economically and socially
• Promote orderly development • Preserve Ogden Dunes’ natural beauty • Guide and regulate future growth and development of the town for the benefit of its citizens
• Celebrate life through community festivals, music, sport and the arts 34 • Northwest Indiana Transit Development Districts
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