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Super Bowl and the Near Eastside: The Indianapolis
Star recently ran a
feature article highlighting revitalization efforts underway
on the Near Eastside. An interactive multimedia map of
the neighborhood describes the importance of eight projects
representing some $94 million in investments. Some of those
interviewed indicated that the area's crime rate and physical
appearance will hinder significant change, regardless of the
NFL's plan to build a $9 million indoor practice facility at
Tech High School in conjunction with Indianapolis' 2012 Super
Bowl bid. However, LISC Executive Director Bill Taft views the
NFL's project as an opportunity to build support forwider
efforts under way. "Reinvestment is a hopeful activity, and this
is an opportunity to tell that story," says Taft. "The people
there already have a vision, and if you give them more partners
and tools, they can get that done."
2008 IMAGINE Deadlines: Next application deadline is
August 27, 2008. More Info
IMAGINE Matching Grant: The Indianapolis Matching
Awards for Great Indy Neighborhoods Engagement (IMAGINE) award
seeks to reinforce the strengths and assets within Indianapolis’
neighborhoods by providing financial resources for projects,
events and activities designed to increase resident engagement,
promote neighborhood action centered on the GINI 11 principles
of healthy neighborhoods, and establish new and stronger
relationships among grassroots organizations and businesses.
More Info and Application
Principles of Healthy
Neighborhoods: Eleven principles of healthy neighborhoods as
a framework for working together to affect sustainable social
change through a comprehensive community development system that
integrates economic, physical, and human development to create
spaces and relationships where we live, work, raise our
families, and participate in our community.
More Info
Neighborhood Resource Guide: Download the Great Indy
Neighborhoods Resource Guide to get connected with local
partners and resources that can help your neighborhood with
comprehensive neighborhood development.
Download Guide How to Create a Great Indy Neighborhood: Download the Great Indy
Neighborhoods planning workbook, a simple, step-by-step guide to
creating and implementing a quality-of-life plan in your
neighborhood.
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