Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is a regional planning commission based in Portage, Indiana. It employs 11 people and brings together local governments from Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties to address regional issues. NIRPC acts as a forum for discussion and collaboration on a variety of topics, including transportation, environmental concerns, and community and economic development. They strive to create a shared vision for the future of Northwest Indiana and provide a platform for elected officials and other decision-makers to work together on regional solutions. The organization also fosters partnerships between the public and private sectors and serves as a unified voice for Northwest Indiana when interacting with state and federal governments. NIRPC fulfills its mission through seven core functions: identifying and framing issues, advocating for solutions, securing funding, planning and coordinating projects, participating in partnerships, administering sub-grants, and providing technical expertise, data, and resources. These functions are applied to coordinated planning and programming in the areas of transportation, environment, and economic development. For more information, visit their website at nirpc.org.