Indy Parks

Indy Parks outreach

The Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and Greenways Master Plan will be presented at the White River Gardens Building (Hulman Riverhouse) at the Zoo on Thursday, March 13th from 6:30 – 8:00. We want to have a good showing so they know we are interested in trails and connections in our neighborhoods (such as connecting the Cultural Trail to the Pleasant Run Trail).

Spruce Street Median

Something we can all share!

On Saturday, April 19, 2006, the Spruce Street Squad Crimewatch and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will partner to beautify the median located at the intersection of Spruce Street and Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive. Volunteers from the neighborhood will work from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon to install the landscaping features outlined in the plan which was developed by the group and professionally enhanced by a landscape architect selected by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Landscaping materials used in this project will be provided by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful through grant funds provided by an IPL Project Greenspace Grant.

“Since this median acts as an entrance way to the Spruce Street neighborhood, beautifying it will help to increase and promote awareness about quality of life,” says Shirley Ooley, Spruce Street Squad member and project promoter. Once the project is completed, The Spruce Street Squad will then be responsible for maintaining and watering of the median.

The project will involve about 15 to 20 volunteers from Spruce Street and the surrounding area. Box lunches will be served to all of the volunteers and a comfort station will be set up at the site. Other light refreshments will also be served to residents who just want to stop by and visit.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Shirley Ooley at 317-787-2295.

New Southeast District Commander

Hello!

By way of introduction, I am Cliff Myers. I was appointed as your Southeast District commander last Friday. As a 20 year member of the police department, I started my career in 1988 with the Indianapolis Police Department. My first nine years were spent on the eastside of Indianapolis as a patrol officer. I have worked in Narcotics, general investigations, SWAT, Administration, Covert Investigations Commander, and most recently as the Assistant Chief of Operations. I am a south-side resident and my wife and I have three children.

The Southeast-side of Indianapolis is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, but we do have much work to do to stem the tide of crime. Our job is to work closely with you and provide you the service that you expect and deserve.

Our dedicated Crime Watch staff is made up of Officer Jo Starrett (327-6366) and Ms. Ann Westropp (327-6365). Jo and Ann are a tremendous resource for you. We want and need your support.

I look forward to meeting each of you and working closely with you. Call with questions or concerns.

My number is 327-6300



Cliff Myers, Major

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Southeast District

Consumer Credit Counseling

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Thursday - April 17, 2008
5:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m.
* Refreshments will be served
The English Foundation Building
Conference Rooms 6 & 7 (Lower Level)
615 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN

Registration is required. To register, call 1-888-711-7227.

*Workshop meets FHA, Fannie Mae & Nehemiah curriculum requirements
Sponsored by our Community Partner: National City Bank

Workshop about Crime Awareness

Families, Peace and Unity Workshop

On Tuesday, March 11 from 5 to 8 pm, the Far Eastside Community System-Wide Response Committee presents "Families, Peace and Unity," a workshop about Crime Awareness Focusing on Guns. The event will take place at Amber Woods Cooperative Clubhouse, 10202 John Jay Drive. All parents, caregivers, youth, and interested public are invited to attend at no cost, and dinner will be served. Contact Beverly Prince (phone: 317.899.7551) for additional information.

Indianapolis Urban League

Employment Readiness Training

The Indianapolis Urban League is currently enrolling young adults, ages 18 to 25 in their CareerTrack program. The program provides help with child care, transportation, and clothing, a $300-plus incentive for completing their employment readiness training, workshops, counseling and referrals, as well as tuition assistance for training programs and higher education. Contact LaTonya Brown at 693-7645 for more information.

I-65/I-70 ramps to SE to change

Market Street Ramps to Close

Since the 1970s, the Market Street entrance and exit ramps to Interstates 65/70 have divided the near east side of Indianapolis. The ramps were built to accommodate traffic entering and exiting Market Square Arena (MSA). In July 2001, the city demolished MSA, leading the way for further development on the city's near east side and at the former MSA site.

Removal of the Market Street I-65/I-70 southbound entrance ramp will stimulate the revitalization and redevelopment on the city's near east side in the vicinity of the vacant MSA site. The steeply rising ramp extends from East Street to the interstate, a distance of three city blocks, dividing the neighborhood and providing a physical and visual barrier that reduces the potential for redevelopment in the area. The neighborhood east of the interstate has been somewhat separated from the central business district because of the ramp configurations.

The city of Indianapolis will remove the Market Street southbound entrance ramp and open up the city's near east side and the potential for redevelopment.

For more information see: http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPW/MarketSt.Ramp.Welcome.htm