MAYOR ANNOUNCES SUSTAININDY GREEN INITIATIVES, EVENTS

Mayor Greg Ballard today announced a series of events that
will highlight City of Indianapolis sustainability initiatives.
SustainIndy activities include the Great Indy Spring Cleanup, a citywide
effort to beautify and strengthen our communities. Mayor Ballard earlier
this week signed the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts, approved by
the City-County Council April 5. SustainIndy announcements and
activities include:

1) Environmental Sustainability Announcement for The New Wishard
2 p.m. April 14, Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th St.,
rooftop

2) Greening of the City-County Building Employee Surveys
April 16

3) The Great Indy Cleanup Kickoff*
8:30 a.m. April 17, Peddler's Mall, 38th Street and High School Road

4) Introduction of "Air Schmair," Office of Sustainability's new
children's book on air quality
11 a.m. April 19, The Indianapolis Project School, 1145 E. 22nd St.

5) Bicycle Friendly City Celebration*
2 p.m. April 22, City Market

6) Great Indy Spring Cleanup neighborhood efforts, including three
special Tox Drop locations and Earth Day Indiana Festival at White River
State Park*
April 24, locations TBA

7) Arbor Day Celebration*
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington
St.

8) Great Indy Spring Cleanup neighborhood efforts*
May 1, locations TBA