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2026 Sidewalk Pkg 1 & 2
At the Jan 23, 2026 Board of Works & Public Safety meeting, the Engineering dept. requested authorization to bid sidewalk packages 1 & 2, which are included for your review. Pkg #1 was based on resident concerns and other areas in need of sidewalks. Pkg #2 is for new pathways. If sidewalks in your neighborhood Read more
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2025 Road Asset Management Plan & 2026 Paving
The City of Valparaiso adopted the PASER system as the uniform rating system for roadways. This system is used as a guide for maintenance and improvements of city streets. Over 50% of Valparaiso’s roadways are rated 9-10 on a scale of 1-10! The road asset management plan is updated annually and the 2025 plan is Read more
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Attainable Housing
I am proud to announce RDC President Thorgren and myself (in my capacity as RDC VP) executed the first housing grant agreement as authorized by the Redevelopment Commission. Paradise Homes built 5 attainably priced houses on Kinsey St. The terms of the agreement allow for grants in the amount up to $10,000 per purchaser to Read more
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City seeks input from residents on 2026 sidewalk replacement list
The City of Valparaiso’s Engineering team is hard at work developing the list of sidewalk replacement/additions that will be tackled during the 2026 paving season. They need your input on which sidewalks in your neighborhood/street are in need of replacement. They also need to know which sections of your neighborhood blocks have sections of missing Read more
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Valparaiso Tree Reimbursement Program
Fall is the season to plant trees! A reimbursement program exists to aid Valparaiso residents in the replacement and/or new plantings of trees within city limits. There are 2 types of reimbursements: Interested residents will be required to follow the guidelines outlined in the current Tree Fund Reimbursement program as outlined on the Parks website. Read more
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