Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

28 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 to the public is important because according to Salatas, it is rare for a Town in Indiana to have access to such a large inland lake. “We want to ensure green space is available for everyone with new developments including parks,” says Cedar Lake Redevelopment Commission President Nathan Vis. “The goal is to enable walking, biking, and cycling paths around the lake and nearby restaurants.” Green initiatives will be added to support the lake area as a place to attract both new businesses and new families. “It’s about creating access for walkability all around our city,” Vis says. “We’re committed to giving our residents plenty of options to enjoy the local environment.” Steady growth will help lead Cedar Lake into the next phase of its history and the Town is involved in many ongoing residential and commercial developments. Schilling Development is a local company involved in a number of projects including four residential and various commercial projects. The Town is working with Schilling to develop a large multi-use lakefront commercial and residential development. “We’re envisioning lakefront condos or townhouses in that area around the lake,” says Schilling Development Manager Jack Slager. The Town is keeping an eye on the economy, Salatas adds before they move forward with breaking ground. From there it may take another five to seven years for completion. One of the main commercial developments is underway in Lakeview Business Park. It broke ground last year started and covers nearly 30 acres and 20 commercial lots. The nearby Rail Side Business Park will also attract new businesses. “This is a major attraction for commercial business owners and is a very (convenient) property with a great location,” Salatas says “We are working with various partners to market our commercial and expanding residential developments to businesses