A significant step towards revitalizing the Southside neighborhood of Port Huron has been taken with the establishment of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority (NIA). Led by the City and supported by the Southside Initiative, the NIA comprises residents and community members dedicated to fostering engagement and driving redevelopment efforts.
At their inaugural meeting, board members collaborated with Double Haul Solutions to appoint officers, establish by-laws, and develop engagement strategies. Their primary goal is to facilitate active participation from residents, business owners, and stakeholders in shaping the neighborhood’s future.
Co-Chairs Joe Bixler and Mary Williams underscored the importance of community involvement in creating a comprehensive development and tax increment financing plan. This plan will address housing, infrastructure, and strategic planning, guiding short-, mid-, and long-term reinvestment goals. The NIA invites all Southside residents to contribute to the neighborhood’s transformation.
For more information, visit: porthuron.org/government/boards___commissions/southside.php.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
