DCCM is proud to partner with the Hageman Group and the City of Valparaiso to bring a transformative new development to the heart of their community. The Linc Apartments, a $29 million mixed-use project, is reshaping downtown Valparaiso by introducing much-needed urban housing and retail opportunities in a walkable, vibrant setting.
This four-story development features three L-shaped buildings that combine 129 market-rate residential units with 6,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. The Linc fills a major housing gap in Valparaiso’s housing market and offers modern living and amenities while adding eight new storefront tenants to the available businesses along The Old Lincoln Highway. Residents have access to large outdoor amenity spaces, which is an uncommon feature in many downtown developments. The courtyards and alleys between buildings create a welcoming, community-oriented feel while connecting to the surrounding downtown area. Until now, there has been limited residential development in the city, making this project a major milestone for urban living in the area.
Complementing the residential and retail components, DCCM also partnered with the City of Valparaiso to design the new five-story Lincoln Highway Garage constructed on the adjacent lot. Although it is a separate structure and not officially part of The Linc Apartments, the garage will provide parking for residents and support the overall accessibility and success of the site.
The Linc Apartments and the Lincoln Highway Parking Garage were made possible through a collaborative public-private partnership and support from Indiana’s READI 1.0 grant, securing almost $50 million in funding. These funds are being used for critical infrastructure and streetscape improvements across the development, including replacing aging underground utilities, separating stormwater and sanitary sewers, and enhancing the streetscapes with new lighting, planters, and trees.
Given the project’s location in Valparaiso’s historic downtown, the project was required to meet the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) plan, which mandated specific historical design elements such as using appropriate amount of brick and glazing to fit the existing historical nature of the downtown. Both the apartment buildings and parking garage were designed to respect and enhance the city’s existing architectural character, blending modern living with timeless charm.
