Great Indy Neighborhoods: Engagement Initiative


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1: Leadership
Healthy neighborhoods value and cultivate skilled leadership and an active citizenry. Healthy neighborhoods possess a complement of local organizations, civic associations, religious communities, and/or community development corporations composed of the diverse local array of racial, ethnic, and economic constituencies.

QUESTION - How do we find neighborhood organizations in our area?
ANSWER - Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) INRC provides information and support to residents and neighborhood-based organizations. It works directly with Marion County neighborhood-based organizations, including neighborhood and homeowners’ associations, community development corporations, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit groups. INRC offers technical assistance and various training opportunities to help grassroots neighborhood organizations address issues that impact the quality of life in their neighborhoods. It may also present on-site workshops in neighborhoods on subjects such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), Building Strong Networks & Collaborations, Marketing Your Neighborhood, Direct Advocacy and Facilitation and Planning for Action and Results. Contact 920-0330 or http://www.inrc.org.
ANSWER - Mayor's Neighborhood Liaisons Neighborhood Liaisons serve as a bridge between citizens and city government, acting as ombudsmen and providing a communication link between neighborhoods and the City. Assistance to neighborhoods includes helping to establish new neighborhood organizations, bringing community groups together to address common issues, providing information on zoning ordinances and land use issues, providing information on how to participate in the zoning process, and registering/updating registration online. Assistance to businesses includes helping merchants in business expansion or relocation focus on the economic needs of the community and helping locate vacant properties and buildings. Contact 327-5039 or http://www.indygov.org/myneighborhood.
QUESTION – Who can provide leadership development and training for our neighborhood?
ANSWER - Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) INRC provides information and support to residents and neighborhood-based organizations. It works directly with Marion County neighborhood-based organizations, including neighborhood and homeowners’ associations, community development corporations, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit groups. INRC offers technical assistance and various training opportunities to help grassroots neighborhood organizations address issues that impact the quality of life in their neighborhoods. It may also present on-site workshops in neighborhoods on subjects such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), Building Strong Networks & Collaborations, Marketing Your Neighborhood, Direct Advocacy and Facilitation and Planning for Action and Results. Contact 920-0330 or http://www.inrc.org.
QUESTION - How can our neighborhood develop more partnerships and other relationships?
ANSWER - Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) INRC provides information and support to residents and neighborhood-based organizations. It works directly with Marion County neighborhood-based organizations, including neighborhood and homeowners’ associations, community development corporations, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit groups. INRC offers technical assistance and various training opportunities to help grassroots neighborhood organizations address issues that impact the quality of life in their neighborhoods. It may also present on-site workshops in neighborhoods on subjects such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), Building Strong Networks & Collaborations, Marketing Your Neighborhood, Direct Advocacy and Facilitation and Planning for Action and Results. Contact 920-0330 or http://www.inrc.org.
ANSWER - Marion County Alliance of Neighborhood Associations (MCANA) MCANA is an alliance of neighborhood associations which works on behalf of neighborhood interests and with city officials on neighborhood issues. Visit http://www.mcanaindy.org/.
ANSWER - Mayor's Neighborhood Liaisons Neighborhood Liaisons serve as a bridge between citizens and city government, acting as ombudsmen and providing a communication link between neighborhoods and the City. Assistance to neighborhoods includes helping to establish new neighborhood organizations, bringing community groups together to address common issues, providing information on zoning ordinances and land use issues, providing information on how to participate in the zoning process, and registering/updating registration online. Assistance to businesses includes helping merchants in business expansion or relocation focus on the economic needs of the community and helping locate vacant properties and buildings. Contact 327-5039 or http://www.indygov.org/myneighborhood.
ANSWER - Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Economic & Community Development, Marion County Purdue provides educational programs and information to increase community vitality, build leadership capacity, enhance public decision-making, and resolve public issues. It works in partnership with individuals to develop their leadership skills by encouraging them to participate in determining and implementing a vision and setting goals for their neighborhoods and communities. Contact 275-9305 or marionces@purdue.edu.