It was a brisk and snowy but beautiful weekend for the 2022 Midtown Holiday Home Tour. More than 1,400 people visited five festive Midtown homes over the course of two days while supporting our mission to cultivate a healthy, equitable, and sustainable community for all who live, work, and visit the district.
The Holiday Home Tour is only possible with the help of our dedicated committee chair, Allie Madden, and an outstanding group of volunteers: Eric Armstrong, Meredith Carbrey, Stan Cuppy, Gail Gill, Margi Johnson, Michelle Kahlo, Kim Lohr, Richard McCoy, Kassie Ritman, Ed Talucci, and Cindy Zweber-Free.
On November 16, at 5:30 p.m. Midtown Indy will host a hybrid meeting at its office, 3965 N. Meridian, Suite G, to continue working with Keystone-Monon stakeholders on a community planning process.
A Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) Certified Plan recognizes community plans prepared by neighborhood groups and other community organizations outside of the DMD that meet minimum expectations for community engagement and content. Stakeholders in the Keystone-Monon community invited Midtown Indy to help facilitate the community planning process based on its experience advocating for neighborhoods. The planning process is being supported in part by grants from the National Association of REALTORS® and the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS®.
Midtown Indy Community Builder Danita Hoskin has been reaching out to residents and business owners since September to generate enthusiasm for the project. “Everyone I’ve talked with wants to bring the community together to work on this plan,” she said.
Learn more about the Keystone-Monon Neighborhood Plan effort or volunteer to become involved by signing up for email updates here.
The Crown Hill Heritage Foundation announced the establishment of Crown Hill Arboretum on November 4. The arboretum received Level II Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism.
With this new recognition, Crown Hill is the only accredited arboretum in Indianapolis and central Indiana. It offers 555 acres of natural beauty, 25 miles of paved road providing access to tree collections, and more than 10,000 trees representing more than 130 unique species.
"Crown Hill is the largest canopy of trees inside the city of Indianapolis and provides many ecological benefits," said David Rieck, president of the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation. "By becoming an accredited arboretum, we are being intentional in the care, conservation, and enhancement of our tree collection."
For information about Crown Hill Arboretum, visit crownhillhf.org.
BAG LEAVES FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP
The 2022 curbside collection season will run through Friday, December 2. Place leaves in large plastic trash bags (not paper), and place the bags on the street by 7 a.m. on your regular trash collection day. Keep the leaf bags 3-5 feet away from your cart collection area and out of sidewalks and public rights-of-way.
Remember, never rake leaves into the street as they can wind up clogging storm sewer drains. Also, burning leaves is illegal in Marion County as it releases harmful particles that affects air quality and could cause breathing problems for people with respiratory health issues. Details.
Construction of the Purple Line BRT station at 38th and Coliseum Avenue continues. (see photo above.) Work will be performed within the lanes that are currently enclosed by Jersey barriers and is not expected to impact motor vehicular traffic.
For a $2 annual fee, IndyGo’s Veterans Pass allows qualified veterans to ride free on IndyGo’s fixed route service 365 days a year. To apply for a Veterans Pass, visit the Julia M. Carson Transit Center any time and bring both a valid photo ID and proof of veteran status. IndyGo accepts the following documents as proof:
Copy of DD 214 Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty;
Valid U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID; or
Veteran stamp on the back of a state driver’s license or state ID.
To qualify, veterans must not have been dishonorably discharged. Details
Deadline for advertisements and announcements for the January/February issue of Midtown Indy Magazine is December 20. To reserve space or for more information, email tom@midtownindy.org
View or download flipbook versions of all 2022 issues here.
Good Living Indy Realtors have spent years restoring the building at the corner of 38th and Central. Despite vandalism that occurred on Nov. 5, the next open house will go on as planned.
Thursday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 20, various times, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th Street
Shop from small business merchants while supporting the Junior League of Indianapolis. General admission tickets are on sale for $12 in advance and $15 at
the door. General admission is free for children 10 years of age and younger.
Run the 4.5 mile or 2.45 mile course while helping those experiencing homelessness. Registration is currently $39/person with a price increase on Nov. 23.
7:30 a.m., Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 W. 38th Street
Friends of 38th Street are sponsoring this all-ages event to benefit the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation. Registration for $20/person or $50/family takes place the morning of the event.
Join local farmers, bakers, and artisans indoors at the former Macy's location inside the Glendale Town Center.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Marion County Public Health Department invites you to Rethink Your Drinkwith helpful tips to on how you and your family can drink less sugar.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available at four library locations including the College Avenue Branch.The CDCrecommends that people ages 12 years and older receive one up-dated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Enroll Indy's first round of OneMatch applications began Nov. 2 and will close on Jan. 25. If you have a new student, a student in a terminating grade that is not part of a feeder program, or a student who wishes to attend a different school in the 2023-24 school year, you must complete a OneMatch application. Need help? Call 317-426-3234 Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for assistance.
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is seeking neighbors and organizations to share your stories of community building. Submit a video proposal by Dec. 5.
THE MARION COUNTY HATE CRIMES HOTLINEprovides a reporting mechanism for people who believe they have experienced or witnessed a potential bias-motivated crime. 317-327-5314.
Complaints can include speeding and hazardous driving, Illegal turns, drivers not obeying traffic signs, illegally parked vehicles, or drivers running red lights. IMPD will review each complaint and determine the best way to respond.
CRIME STOPPERS
Have information about a crime? Call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, 317-262-TIPS (8477) or download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones, or submit a web tip.You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest.
IDEM's 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SPILLLINE.
Report hazardous spills by calling 888-233-7745
MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER
Report potholes via the Request Indy website, the mobile app on iPhone or Android, or by calling the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622.
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Our mission: to cultivate an equitable, healthy, and sustainable community in which stakeholders of all incomes, races, and ethnicities have access to the opportunities, services, and amenities they need to thrive.
Midtown Indianapolis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the economic growth and revitalization of a 12-square mile region known as Midtown Indianapolis. Our focus is on making things happen by creating connections and advocating for projects and programs that positively impact quality of life and economic vitality in Midtown Indianapolis.
To learn more about how you can support our work, contact Krista Bozacki atkrista@midtownindy.org.
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