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Miller was chosen by Legacy Foundation to be one of the
first two Northwest Indiana communities to pilot the Neighborhood Spotlight
program, which is a new place-based initiative for reinvesting in Lake County.
After decades of significant economic decline, many neighborhoods throughout
our region are struggling to thrive and sustain their vibrancy. Pockets of hope
exist. Miller has been identified as an area of opportunity.
Why has Miller been chosen?
Legacy Foundation
stated that our community’s proximity to the lakefront is a notable asset as is
the renovation of its Marquette Park and the historic Pavilion.
Several
Gary-Miller structures have historical significance with a number of them on
the National Register.
Collaborative bodies are working in the community and
include those focused on civic engagement, professional development,
philanthropic resources, and safety concerns.
Who is a part of the
Miller Spotlight Project?
Neighborhood Spotlight guides a cross-section of community
members to work collaboratively and collectively on improving quality of life.
Our convening organization, the Miller Beach Art & Creative District, will
spearhead the coordination of neighborhood relationships. Our community builder/ organizer is Jessie
Renslow. She can be contacted via millerspotlight@gmail.com.
Please email her if you’re interested in volunteer opportunities for this
project. 
What is the next step
for the Miller Spotlight Project?
With support from Legacy Foundation staff and consultants,
we will organize, decide and act upon projects that can profoundly change
Miller’s future.
Before we can decide which projects to pursue, we will coordinate a survey to poll
members of our community. By sourcing our information directly from the public
we are hoping to identify which grants/ programs might best suit the needs of
Miller. We will present our findings at a meeting this fall and then
decide what is the best way to proceed.
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