The Downtown Hammond Council (DHC) came into existence in 1954 — back in the "good old days" of downtown Hammond with its original focus on serving as an advertising co-op and special events planner. By 1980, the retail base had moved to malls and the downtown experienced a serious downturn, but the Council still provided support to downtown projects important to enhancing the viability of the district including the construction of an overpass and has since the early 1990s invested in excess of $400,000 in physical improvements and maintenance.

The Downtown Hammond Council invites you to see what's new in Downtown Hammond — these days, there's always something!

Downtown Hammond is a center of progress and vitality as redevelopment continues to gain momentum — new construction, new tenants, new events. Make the DHC your source for information on business opportunities, special events, dining, and downtown projects

The Downtown Hammond Council works in partnership with a variety of city departments, business leaders, and organizations to generally improve the downtown district, thereby impacting the city as a whole.