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Three Gary ideas finalists in Knight Cities Challenge

This Post-Tribune article announces the three Gary finalists in this year's John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Cities Challenge. In the 2016 Challenge, Delta Institute was awarded $385,000 for Steel City Salvage to establish a reuse facility to reclaim...

Ottawa mulls Peltier factory for bus operation

This article from My WebTimes quotes Delta's Margaret Renas, who helped the community of Ottawa, IL with their Peltier glass factory brownfield site. She provided assistance with community engagement events and with the interpretation of Phase II results. Read the...

Grants help Waukegan manage waterfront

This article, pulled from the Lake County News-Sun, discusses our partnership with Waukegan, IL. A $60,000 grant will allow Delta Institute to work with the Waukegan Waterfront Working Group.

Knight Cities Challenge grant competition seeks way to revitalize Gary

This NWI Times article discusses the new round of Knight Cities Challenge funding that is available for those who want to help cities succeed. Delta's Steel City Salvage project, which will create a materials reuse facility and marketplace for Gary's deconstructed...

Gary to hire consultants for green plan

This Post-Tribune article reports on the Gary Redevelopment Commission's decision to award contracts to three organizations that are advising the city on deconstruction of abandoned homes. Among them is Delta Insitute, who devised the initial deconstruction plan. Read...

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