(LaPorte, IN) - Do you want to live downtown???

The city of La Porte is trying to make it happen for more individuals.

Grants of up to $10,000 are being offered by the city’s Urban Enterprise Association

for building owners to convert their upper levels into apartments.

Mike Riehle of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership says the LOFTS@920

above Louie’s Café at Lincolnway and Madison St. are an example of the high demand

for downtown living.

He says high demand is generated primarily by young people who prefer to restaurants and other

businesses.

Riehle says some grants could go above $10,000 depending on certain factors like potential.

Contact LEAP for more information at 324-8584.