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Building Vitality with Habitat for Humanity in Maple Crossing

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Livability, opportunity, vitality, and education goals anchor each neighborhood in the Great Places 2020 initiative. Though the benefits of homeownership bolster each of these key components for a successful neighborhood, Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity will support the Maple Crossing neighborhood this year as they seek to diversify housing and support current residents. Two new Habitat homeowners will join the Maple Crossing neighborhood in 2017 and five current residents will have significant repairs completed on their homes. Terri and her daughter are excited and anxious to move into their first home in a neighborhood Terri is convinced is on the rise. … Continued

Successful Development on Tap Speaks to Gentrification in Indy

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Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Development on Tap. The event, Gentrification in Indy with national housing expert Alan Mallach’s findings on changes in neighborhood incomes and housing values in Indianapolis, was well-attended and appreciated. “Indianapolis is a great city, with strong institutions, valuable assets, and healthy job and population growth. While some parts of Indianapolis are seeing rising incomes, house values and similar indicators, however, the data shows that substantially more parts of the city are seeing decline in these same indicators than are seeing growth. The city has been losing ground in important respects, experiencing weak … Continued

State Farm Neighborhood Assist- Be the Catalyst for Positive Change in your Community

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Have you ever wanted to help your community with a problem but didn’t know where to start? Maybe it’s a run-down park or to help the impoverished in your community. Now, YOU have the power to fix it. State Farm Neighborhood Assist wants to help identify and address key issues faced by consumers throughout the United States. State Farm Neighborhood Assist, a crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative, lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded. The application is short and simple, and can be found by visiting www.neighborhoodassist.com. You, or someone you know, could be the catalyst for positive change to your … Continued

Great Places 2020: Request for Letters of Interest

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LISC Indianapolis is asking Indianapolis neighborhood partners to submit a letter of interest for consideration by Sept. 30. The program is designed with a focus on effective placemaking and a vision for neighborhoods. Criteria for place selection is outlined on the Great Places 2020 website and includes the presence of a Quality of Life Plan, existing market activity, willing anchor institutions, nearby waterways or greenspaces, walkability and more. Once selected, each new Great Place will receive several months of planning assistance to create a detailed redevelopment plan for their target area. Please click here to download the Request for Letters … Continued

Support of Marion County Transit Plan

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The Local Advisory Board of LISC Indianapolis has resolved to support the referendum on the Marion County Transit Plan. The benefit of transit-oriented development is transformative for Indianapolis neighborhoods, particularly the Great Places 2020 communities. Also, stay tuned for details on the Sept. 22 Development on Tap entitled “Is Transit a gamechanger for Indianapolis neighborhoods?”. Details forthcoming.

WTHR Features Great Places 2020 initiative

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Thank you to WTHR-TV and Nicole Misencik for your spectacular coverage of the Great Places 2020 initiative. Thank you to Pia Urban Cafe & Market for hosting this conversation about making Indy’s neighborhoods great. Learn more about the campaign at www.greatplaces2020.org. Enjoy this short video about the great things happening in the Great Places!

2015 LISC Indianapolis Annual Report

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2015 a momentous year for LISC In 2015 LISC Indianapolis invested more than $15 million into Indianapolis neighborhoods in grants, loans, and equity. This supported 30 different non-profits, assisted 2,905 families and 102 businesses, built 91 homes, and improved 437,000 square feet of commercial space. We also support programs that enabled 528 family members to obtain jobs, over 500 families to increase their income, and the creation of 83 new neighborhood jobs. Please click here to read the 2015 LISC Indianapolis Annual Report.

Great Places 2020 Plans Unveiled

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Thank you to all who attended last night’s Great Places 2020 Neighborhood Plan Unveiling! With more than 550 residents, business owners and community partners in attendance, the event truly was a success.  Also, a big thank you to the host of the evening’s event – James Whitcomb Riley School #43. Each Great Place unveiled their area’s Strategic Plan, please see below for links to these visions. $84 million committed to Great Places 2020 Great Places 2020 has structured initial funding sources and strategic programming so that private investment follows. To date, more than $84 million has been committed to the three Great Places … Continued