News

Stay updated on the latest Redevelopment Commission news by clicking any of the links below!
 
Feb. 15, 2018 - Burns Harbor Food Truck Square to return May 30th.

 Nov. 1, 2017 - Art thrives at Burns Harbor Food Truck Square thanks to grants

Aug. 9, 2017 - Burns Harbor Food Truck Square expansion continues throughout summer, fall with events

May 25, 2017 - Burns Harbor Food Truck Square returns: 2017 season opens June 7

May 22, 2017 - Burns Harbor awarded grant to further green initiatives

March 31, 2017 - Apply now for the Duneland Economic Development Company's 2017 Exterior Improvement Grant

March 10, 2017 - Burns Harbor leaders identify long-term economic, community development goals

March 2017 - Marquette Greenway Trail: Project updates for residents

Jan. 12, 2017 - Better Burns Harbor: Gourmet coffee distributor grows business through town location, old-fashioned service

Oct. 13, 2016 - Burns Harbor Park Director, Kim Burton, honored with 2016 IACT award for service to community

Sept. 19, 2016 - BREWS-BLUES-BBQ Fest brings excitement to Burns Harbor

Aug. 8, 2016 - Burns Harbor's inaugural Food Truck Square event draws in locals for food, family fun Aug. 6
 
July 28, 2016 - Burns Harbor introduces Food Truck Square: First in series of events kicks off Aug. 6
 
July 14, 2016 - Better Burns Harbor: Small-town company, Trans-United, transports big through world
 
Feb. 26, 2016 - Town celebrates successful meet and greet, building alliances between leadership and businesses
 
Feb. 22, 2016 - Burns Harbor hosts meet and greet for businesses this Thursday, Feb. 25
 
Feb. 12, 2016 - New Burns Harbor leadership advances economic development
 
Oct. 19, 2015 - Burns Harbor to host workshop for town candidates, employees Thursday

Sept. 22, 2015 - View LiveWorkLearnPlay's second phase draft workplan summary

Sept. 18, 2015 - Burns Harbor leadership changes focus on continuation of progress

Aug. 25, 2015 - View LiveWorkLearnPlay's Burns Harbor Reconnaissance & Strategic Market Assessment
 
Aug. 10, 2015 - Burns Harbor RDC leader steps down, looks ahead to town's 'bright future'
 
July 15, 2105 - Burns Harbor Community Update
 
Feb. 16, 2015 - Burns Harbor RDC, LWLP partner to lead town development: International firm touts statewide experience in creating 'destinations'
 
Jan. 27, 2015 - Burns Harbor RDC member, staff complete weeklong economic development course
 
Jan. 21, 2015 - Burns Harbor RDC to interview three firms in consideration to lead town development
 
Nov. 5, 2014 - Burns Harbor RDC receives 11 responses to lead town development starting 2015
  
Oct. 6, 2014 - Burns Harbor to share revenue with Duneland schools: Innovative agreement to create economic development through education

  
    

Mission Statement
The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is committed to serve as a catalyst for progress by providing the collaborative leadership needed to improve the quality of life for residents through sustainable economic development.
 
Vision
The RDC will foster community development through the use of innovative financing tools to develop a Town identity with an enhanced pedestrian and business presence by establishing ourselves as a regional example for the art of green living with cohesion between industry, nature and citizens.

Documents

• Burns Harbor Marquette Greenway Corridor Plan
• Burns Harbor Marquette Greenway Operations & Maintenance Manual
• FY2019 Tax Increment Finance Report to Overlapping Taxing Units
• Westport Planned Unit Development Presentation
• View the Financial Incentive Policy & Program and learn more about the pathway to economic growth here in Burns Harbor.
• Download and print a quick, informative guide to Burns Harbor Opportunities & Information here.
  
• Click here to view Town Plans.