Mayor previews 150-unit housing project coming to downtown Hammond

Mayor Tom said the city approved a downtown housing project and expects a near-term announcement. "We're about to make a big announcement in Downtown Hammond about another housing development. 150 new units," he said, adding that the council approved the project roughly a week earlier and staff were finishing final items.

The mayor framed the development as added momentum for downtown and said officials expect a press release once final approvals or logistics are complete. The livestream did not include project materials, financing details, developer identity, or construction timing.