Valparaiso council approves Midwood Terrace annexation for housing

The Valparaiso City Council approved the annexation of an 80-acre parcel for a new housing development, despite resident concerns about increased traffic and density. The vote was 5-2. The approved annexation allows for nearly 300 housing units, including single-family homes and townhouses, in the rural Center Township area. The project faced opposition from some council members and nearby residents. The development, led by Lake Acquisitions, Inc. and Prairie Development, LLC, has been scaled back slightly following public input. The city anticipates the need for a new elementary school in the future.