The guide has been developed in conjunction with the Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiatives (GINI). It is organized around the 11 principles of healthy neighborhoods.

Information is provided in a frequently asked questions format. Answers are listed in alphabetical order.

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• How do we find neighborhood organizations in our area?
• Who can provide leadership development and training for our neighborhood?
• How can our neighborhood develop more partnerships and other relationships?

• Who can help us get people in the neighborhood to work together to develop a vision for the community?
• Where can we get information that will be helpful in creating a vision for our community?
• Who can help prepare a plan for our neighborhood?
• Who can help improve communication among neighborhood residents?
• Who can help our neighborhood with its land use and zoning issues?

• Who can help us seek more or improved city services for our community?
• With whom can we collaborate to improve conditions in our community?
• How can traffic circulation and transportation be improved in our neighborhood?

• Who can help with child-care services in our community?
• Who can help improve the health of our citizens?
• Who can help with the needs of the elderly?
• Who can help meet the needs of our neighborhood families?
• Who can help deal with youth issues in our neighborhood?

• How can schools and education be improved in our neighborhood?
• How can we help adults be more engaged in our kids’ education?
• How can we help young people be more prepared for higher education?

• Who can help improve cultural opportunities in our neighborhood?
• How can we make better use of our neighborhood parks and open spaces?
• Some neighborhoods have great traditions and events that help unify the community and make it a fun place to live. How can our neighborhood establish its own unique events and traditions?

• How can we reduce crime and improve safety in our neighborhood?

• Who can help improve the appearance of our community?
• How do we request curb and sidewalk improvements in our neighborhood?
• How can my neighborhood keep up-to-date on new developments in the area?

• Who can help us promote our neighborhood?
• Who can help improve our neighborhood’s housing options and conditions?
• Who can help individuals find affordable housing in our neighborhood?

• Who can help bolster commercial development in our neighborhood?
• Who can help bolster small businesses in our neighborhood?

• Who can help our neighborhood residents find jobs and job training and help our neighborhood businesses find workers?

If you have questions that aren’t addressed by this guide, contact the following organizations:

• For city services contact Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 327-4MAC (327-4622) or http://www.indygov.org/eGov/Mayor/mac.htm. The MAC provides Marion County citizens one central agency to contact for requesting services, obtaining information, or registering complaints. The MAC is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with walk-in service from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• For questions regarding neighborhood organizations, contact Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center at 920-0330 or http://www.inrc.org.
• Individuals and families needing help can get direct assistance and referrals to services by calling The HELPLINE at 2-1-1 or www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irntop.pl. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• For “how to” or sample documents, go to www.greatindyneighborhoods.org.
• To find the public officials serving your area, type in your address at http://imaps.indygov.org/GovntProfile/