(Michigan City, IN) - A significant housing development is in the works for Michigan City. Officials say the $35 million development consists of 200 apartments.

The two and three-bedroom apartments with commercial space are planned at Eighth Street and Michigan Boulevard.

Officials say the idea is to capitalize on the South Shore Commuter line’s double-track project expected to draw hundreds of more new housing units in the downtown area within the next 10-years because of demand generated by the double track.

Demand is anticipated to be mainly from Chicago area residents moving here because one-way travel from Michigan City to Chicago will be reduced by about 30 minutes. Experts say that will allow Chicago area residents to move here and work in Chicago without a major commute.