May 24, 2009 12:00 am • Rob Earnshaw Times Correspondent Original: Northwest Indiana Times Chicago 1st Ward Alderman Manuel “Manny” Flores has a goal to make his city “greener.” What better way for Flores to accomplish his mission than by...
Original: Northwest Indiana Times May 19, 2013 12:00 am • Jeff Freeze There are good things happening in Northwest Indiana, some which are happening right here in Burns Harbor. From a town government perspective, we have implemented advanced life support ambulance...
April 09, 2009 12:00 am • Lu Ann Franklin Times Correspondent More than 100 people gathered Wednesday at Burns Harbor’s village square to honor the nation’s first development to earn certification under the National Green Building Standard. The Village...
January 20, 2011 12:00 am • By Times Staff BURNS HARBOR | A Burns Harbor home has been honored with a 2010 Livable Communities Award from AARP and the National Association of Homebuilders. The award honors builders, developers, remodelers and architects whose work...
When this project was started in 1996, the Developer took the planners to his childhood home in Gary, Indiana. Everything from house-plans to lot and alley widths were recorded and reproduced. It took 21 variances to the subdivision ordinance to accomplish the feat....
Being green is easy for residents living in In Good Company’s “Traditions” 75-apartment community, the first apartment community in Indiana certified “green” by the National Association of Home Builders. ...
Built by Treasure Homes, Inc., The Gem features a superior level of energy efficiency at an affordable price by using a sealed, insulated, and conditioned building system. The performance level of this Energy 5 Star Plus home has been verified by a third party through...
An original Signature Series Homes is a magnificent two-story home with plenty of space for living and entertainment. Home allows for three bedrooms, with space for an additional bedroom or bonus room. Main floor features large kitchen, dining, and living areas that...
Pervious concrete pavement is a unique and effective means to address important environmental issues and support green, sustainable growth. By capturing stormwater and allowing it to seep into the ground, porous concrete is instrumental in recharging groundwater,...
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