South Hammond Station Neighborhood Plan
Community Input Survey

Help Shape the Future of the South Hammond Area!

The City of Hammond is developing a South Hammond Station Neighborhood Plan—a long-term guide for community building projects and investment in the area surrounding the upcoming South Hammond Station and West Lake Corridor (to be known as the Monon Corridor when it opens later this year). This is not a plan for the train service or station itself. Instead, it's about protecting the neighborhood’s strengths, preparing for the future, and making sure South Hammond continues to thrive.

We need your help in identifying:
  • Existing strengths that should be preserved.
  • Opportunities to make the community stronger.
  • Issues and challenges facing the area.
This survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Your responses, along with feedback from in-person events and data analysis, will help shape the plan’s vision, goals, and recommendations.

The study area for this project (shown in the map below) includes the area bounded by:
  • 165th Street to the north
  • Calumet Avenue to the east
  • Little Calumet River to the south
  • Indiana/Illinois state line to the west
This survey is open to everyone, not just residents of the area. All questions are optional; if you do not wish to answer a particular question, feel free to skip it. Thank you in advance for your time and we look forward to hearing your ideas!
1.What do you LOVE about the South Hammond area (2 or 3 characteristics or places)?
2.What would you CHANGE about the South Hammond area (2 or 3 characteristics or places)?
3.If money was not an issue, what is the one amenity, project, or initiative you would like to see in the South Hammond area?
4.Regarding South Hammond's quality of life today, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I Don't Know
There is a strong sense of community pride within the South Hammond area.
South Hammond’s overall appearance is satisfactory and leaves a good impression on residents and visitors.
South Hammond’s parks are well-maintained and offer a good variety of recreation amenities and equipment.
There are high-quality parks and recreation programs and events for people of all ages.
City officials and departments effectively communicate information to the public.
The level of service the Fire Department provides throughout the area is excellent.
The level of service the Police Department provides throughout the area is excellent.
The new South Hammond Station and West Lake Corridor train service (to be called the Monon Corridor upon opening) will improve quality of life for the neighborhood.
5.Regarding South Hammond's transportation and infrastructure networks today, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I Don't Know
Streets in the South Hammond area are generally in good condition.
Sidewalks and accessible ramps are generally available and in good condition.
Existing trails are well-utilized and effectively connect residents to local destinations.
It is safe and easy to travel by car throughout the South Hammond area.
It is safe and easy to travel by bicycle throughout the South Hammond area.
It is safe and easy to walk throughout the South Hammond area.
There is good access into and out of the South Hammond area as it is well connected to other areas of the City and neighboring communities.
Sanitary sewer service is reliable and affordable.
Water service is reliable and affordable.
The stormwater management network is safe and effective in reducing localized flooding during and after storms.
6.Regarding South Hammond's land use and development character, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I Don't Know
Existing development in the South Hammond area reinforces community identity and desired quality.
There are a variety of housing options for people of all ages and incomes in South Hammond.
Single family homes in the South Hammond area are well-maintained.
Rental housing in the South Hammond area is well-maintained.
South Hammond needs more diverse owner-occupied housing types (duplexes, townhomes, condominiums).
South Hammond needs more renter-occupied (apartment) housing.
There are quality shopping and dining options in South Hammond.
Commercial properties in the South Hammond area are well-maintained.
The new South Hammond Station and West Lake Corridor train service (to be called the Monon Corridor upon opening) should be used to attract more businesses to the neighborhood.
The new station and train service should be used to attract more housing to the neighborhood.
7.Where do you live?
8.If you currently live in Hammond, how long have you lived here?
9.Where do you work?
10.What is your age?
11.Do you plan to use the West Lake Corridor train service (to be called the Monon Corridor upon opening) for work or leisure travel? (select all that apply)
12.Would like to receive news about the plan and information about future input opportunities? If so, please leave your email address below. (optional)
13.Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the South Hammond area?