Comprehensive Regional Plan - Northwestern Indiana Regional ...

An Evolving Region
THE CRP STRESSES A NUMBER OF FACTORS THAT POINT TO BOTH OUR
CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS AND OUR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES:
Northwest Indiana Population
1980
751,413
2010
771,815
2040
941,815
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
1950
485,036
500,000
400,000
1920
230,656
300,000
200,000
100,000
2
0
1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Stats Indiana, NIRPC Projections
POPULATION AND JOB GROWTH
The Lake, Porter, and LaPorte region expects
to grow by 170,000 people (a 13 percent
increase) and 80,000 new jobs (a 29 percent
increase) by the year 2040. The following
have been identified as the prime sectors for
job growth:
1. Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
2. Advanced Manufacturing
3. IT and Technology
4. Professional and Medical Services
LIVABLE CENTERS
Northwest Indiana will concentrate
population and employment within existing
communities following a “Livable Centers”
principle. 83 percent of the region’s
population and 93 percent of employment
will be situated in livable centers to take
advantage of existing infrastructure, services,
facilities and amenities.
REVITALIZATION
Northwest Indiana will focus on
revitalization of the region’s core
communities, which include Gary, Hammond,
East Chicago and Michigan City, to make
efficient use of resources and to capitalize on
existing infrastructure and assets.