A Unique Night of Open-Air Piano Music, Historic Homes, and More.
April 30th, 2011 – 6 to 8 p.m.
1526 South New Jersey Street in
the Historic Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood
· Dedication and Music at the Piano, under the Gazebo
· Tours of 5 Historic Homes including the Bates- Hendricks House
· Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails, under the Tent
· Silent Auction of Local Art
· Meet the Mayor
Tickets – $25.00 per Person – All proceeds benefit SEND
To purchase tickets, contact Angie Calvert at 634-5079 x101 or angie@sendcdc.org.
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 20th meeting on Bike Lanes
We will be holding a follow-up meeting on the bike lanes from Prospect to Madison, on April 20th, from 6:00 pm – 7:30pm at South East Services Senior Center, 901 S. Shelby. The Senior Center is on the second floor.
Thank you all very much who attended our last meeting. We appreciate all of your comments and concerns.
Lisa
Thank you all very much who attended our last meeting. We appreciate all of your comments and concerns.
Lisa
Mayor Ballard Launches 2011 RebuildIndy Construction Season
Over $87 Million Being Invested to Resurface More Than 383 Lane Miles, Repair 16 Bridges and Pour More Than 105,000 Linear Feet of Curbs and Sidewalks
Mayor Greg Ballard today marked the start of the 2011 construction season by highlighting road resurfacing along Arlington Avenue in Franklin Township, one of dozens of projects getting underway as weather is allowing for work to begin on 2011 RebuildIndy projects and completion of many projects started last fall.
“This summer will bring an unprecedented level of road construction work to the City,” said Mayor Ballard. “Motorists may experience short-term inconveniences with travel delays, but our RebuildIndy initiative is making long-term improvements for Indianapolis. The result will positively impact residents and visitors, who will benefit from improved infrastructure, the creation of local jobs and increased public safety.”
From September 2010 through this summer, RebuildIndy will invest over $87 million to resurface more than 383 lane miles, repair 16 bridges, and pour more than 105,000 linear feet of curbs and sidewalks. Residents are encouraged to check www.Indy.gov/RebuildIndy often for construction updates and road closures and to stay up-to-date on work in their areas.
RebuildIndy is Mayor Ballard’s initiative to transform the City of Indianapolis through investment in infrastructure improvements, restoration of deteriorating thoroughfares, residential streets, sidewalks and bridges, as well as correction of neighborhood drainage and flooding issues. The City also will remove abandoned homes that are unsalvageable, and which pose a public safety threat to neighborhoods.
One of the most exciting infrastructure improvements underway in Indianapolis is the Michigan Road project, one of many that support Mayor Ballard’s commitment to make Indianapolis one of the most livable cities in the Midwest.
“The residents of this area worked together and came to the City to express their desire for increased connectivity to make that area safer,” Mayor Ballard said. “Through RebuildIndy, the City is working on several infrastructure improvements, including means to enhance connectivity and enable safer conditions for the many pedestrians who travel near there."
RebuildIndy is not only improving neighborhoods and creating jobs – it is creating opportunities for Indianapolis business owners. RebuildIndy outreach hosts meetings and open houses to share details of how the construction work in various areas and the final results may impact local businesses. This week alone, RebuildIndy hosted two open houses for businesses for this purpose.
Some examples of 2011 RebuildIndy projects include:
o 56th Street Bridge over Eagle Creek Reservoir: Complete rehabilitation, deck replacement and railings. Construction will take place in conjunction with the 56th Street Lift Station and Force Main project. Traffic will be maintained during construction.
o Southwestside resurfacing projects such as portions of County Line Road and Hanna Avenue.
o 56th Street Bridge over Fall Creek: Rehabilitation with repair to the deck overlay. Traffic will be maintained during construction.
o West 10th Street: Resurfaced from Main Street (in Speedway) to Raceway.
o Resurfacing of High School Road, Edgewood Avenue, Illinois Street, Meridian Street, Emerson Avenue, Georgia Street and 38th Street.
Mayor Greg Ballard today marked the start of the 2011 construction season by highlighting road resurfacing along Arlington Avenue in Franklin Township, one of dozens of projects getting underway as weather is allowing for work to begin on 2011 RebuildIndy projects and completion of many projects started last fall.
“This summer will bring an unprecedented level of road construction work to the City,” said Mayor Ballard. “Motorists may experience short-term inconveniences with travel delays, but our RebuildIndy initiative is making long-term improvements for Indianapolis. The result will positively impact residents and visitors, who will benefit from improved infrastructure, the creation of local jobs and increased public safety.”
From September 2010 through this summer, RebuildIndy will invest over $87 million to resurface more than 383 lane miles, repair 16 bridges, and pour more than 105,000 linear feet of curbs and sidewalks. Residents are encouraged to check www.Indy.gov/RebuildIndy often for construction updates and road closures and to stay up-to-date on work in their areas.
RebuildIndy is Mayor Ballard’s initiative to transform the City of Indianapolis through investment in infrastructure improvements, restoration of deteriorating thoroughfares, residential streets, sidewalks and bridges, as well as correction of neighborhood drainage and flooding issues. The City also will remove abandoned homes that are unsalvageable, and which pose a public safety threat to neighborhoods.
One of the most exciting infrastructure improvements underway in Indianapolis is the Michigan Road project, one of many that support Mayor Ballard’s commitment to make Indianapolis one of the most livable cities in the Midwest.
“The residents of this area worked together and came to the City to express their desire for increased connectivity to make that area safer,” Mayor Ballard said. “Through RebuildIndy, the City is working on several infrastructure improvements, including means to enhance connectivity and enable safer conditions for the many pedestrians who travel near there."
RebuildIndy is not only improving neighborhoods and creating jobs – it is creating opportunities for Indianapolis business owners. RebuildIndy outreach hosts meetings and open houses to share details of how the construction work in various areas and the final results may impact local businesses. This week alone, RebuildIndy hosted two open houses for businesses for this purpose.
Some examples of 2011 RebuildIndy projects include:
o 56th Street Bridge over Eagle Creek Reservoir: Complete rehabilitation, deck replacement and railings. Construction will take place in conjunction with the 56th Street Lift Station and Force Main project. Traffic will be maintained during construction.
o Southwestside resurfacing projects such as portions of County Line Road and Hanna Avenue.
o 56th Street Bridge over Fall Creek: Rehabilitation with repair to the deck overlay. Traffic will be maintained during construction.
o West 10th Street: Resurfaced from Main Street (in Speedway) to Raceway.
o Resurfacing of High School Road, Edgewood Avenue, Illinois Street, Meridian Street, Emerson Avenue, Georgia Street and 38th Street.
Monday, February 28, 2011
City Unveils New, Aggressive Pothole Plan
The City of Indianapolis has announced an advanced, aggressive plan for attacking potholes. At Mayor Greg Ballard’s direction, the City is creating a plan to utilize private contractors to come along side AFSCME #725 union crews to assist with pothole repair. In addition, the City is working with local asphalt plants to get access to hot asphalt earlier than usual.
“Mayor Ballard has made it clear that our priority at the Department of Public Works (DPW) is to make the streets safe for travel,” said David Sherman, director of the Department of Public Works. “His direction is for our team to be as proactive as possible and this aggressive approach will help Indianapolis residents and commuters as they travel our streets.”
Asphalt plants typically close during the cold weather season as demand declines. With the increased demand from the City for both pothole repairs and RebuildIndy construction projects, we have been working with the local plants to see if they can open early. Having access to hot asphalt means that the repairs made by pothole crews will last longer. Typically during this time of year, the crews use a cold asphalt mix that works as a short-term fix until the asphalt plants are open.
This is in addition to the City’s efforts last weekend and this week with a pothole blitz that sent out extra crews daily to repair potholes.
The freeze-thaw cycles of Indianapolis weather cause potholes to be formed, sometimes overnight. DPW crews are working diligently to address them as quickly as possible.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to let the City know when a pothole is spotted. To report a pothole, please visit www.indy.gov/pothole. Potholes can also be reported by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 327-4MAC.
“Mayor Ballard has made it clear that our priority at the Department of Public Works (DPW) is to make the streets safe for travel,” said David Sherman, director of the Department of Public Works. “His direction is for our team to be as proactive as possible and this aggressive approach will help Indianapolis residents and commuters as they travel our streets.”
Asphalt plants typically close during the cold weather season as demand declines. With the increased demand from the City for both pothole repairs and RebuildIndy construction projects, we have been working with the local plants to see if they can open early. Having access to hot asphalt means that the repairs made by pothole crews will last longer. Typically during this time of year, the crews use a cold asphalt mix that works as a short-term fix until the asphalt plants are open.
This is in addition to the City’s efforts last weekend and this week with a pothole blitz that sent out extra crews daily to repair potholes.
The freeze-thaw cycles of Indianapolis weather cause potholes to be formed, sometimes overnight. DPW crews are working diligently to address them as quickly as possible.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to let the City know when a pothole is spotted. To report a pothole, please visit www.indy.gov/pothole. Potholes can also be reported by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 327-4MAC.
SAP TO SYRUP AT INDY PARKS
Did you know that it takes about 50 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup? Or that real maple syrup is fat free and has the same amount of calcium as whole milk? Visit Holliday Park and Southeastway Park on Saturday, March 5, for a celebration of one of nature’s sweetest treats!
Families will discover how to turn maple sap into sweet maple syrup, plus learn how Native Americans collected sap, what the early pioneers did to turn it into syrup and how modern-day syrup farmers are able to make enough syrup to satisfy every person’s sweet tooth. Children and adults can try their hand at drilling a tap-hole, treat their tongues to a taste test and even create a maple souvenir to take home.
Dress for the weather and join us anytime at Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person and includes a pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, or for more information, please call the Holliday Park Nature Center at (317) 327-7180.
Or go to Southeastway Park at 5624 South Carroll Road, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $4 per person and pre-registration is required. To sign up, or for more information, please call Southeastway Park at (317) 861-5167.
Families will discover how to turn maple sap into sweet maple syrup, plus learn how Native Americans collected sap, what the early pioneers did to turn it into syrup and how modern-day syrup farmers are able to make enough syrup to satisfy every person’s sweet tooth. Children and adults can try their hand at drilling a tap-hole, treat their tongues to a taste test and even create a maple souvenir to take home.
Dress for the weather and join us anytime at Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person and includes a pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, or for more information, please call the Holliday Park Nature Center at (317) 327-7180.
Or go to Southeastway Park at 5624 South Carroll Road, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $4 per person and pre-registration is required. To sign up, or for more information, please call Southeastway Park at (317) 861-5167.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
For as little as $350 a month… you can own your own home!
YOU’RE INVITED!
No need to RSVP!
Home ownership Program Orientation
for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis
For as little as $350 a month…
you can own your own home!
Fountain Square Library*
1066 Virginia Avenue
-Tues., March 1 @ 5:30pm
You are invited if you fit the following criteria:
NEED: Have lived in substandard, overcrowded or unsafe housing, paying excessive rent, not accessible to people with
disabilities, or government subsidized housing. Do not own their own home and will be a first time homebuyer.
RENTAL HISTORY: At least 18 months to 2 years of good rental history and needs to be a resident of Marion County
INCOME: Steady employment earning a limited income for 2 years and/or verifiable Social Security or SSI income for 2
years that will meet our income requirements.
CREDIT: Must not have any judgments and any bankruptcies must have filing dates of discharges greater than 2 years.
WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER: Complete 450 hours of work-equity in homeownership education classes & home
construction.
*This program is not sponsored by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
Partner with us in working towards owning your own home!
No need to RSVP!
Home ownership Program Orientation
for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis
For as little as $350 a month…
you can own your own home!
Fountain Square Library*
1066 Virginia Avenue
-Tues., March 1 @ 5:30pm
You are invited if you fit the following criteria:
NEED: Have lived in substandard, overcrowded or unsafe housing, paying excessive rent, not accessible to people with
disabilities, or government subsidized housing. Do not own their own home and will be a first time homebuyer.
RENTAL HISTORY: At least 18 months to 2 years of good rental history and needs to be a resident of Marion County
INCOME: Steady employment earning a limited income for 2 years and/or verifiable Social Security or SSI income for 2
years that will meet our income requirements.
CREDIT: Must not have any judgments and any bankruptcies must have filing dates of discharges greater than 2 years.
WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER: Complete 450 hours of work-equity in homeownership education classes & home
construction.
*This program is not sponsored by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
Partner with us in working towards owning your own home!
Notification of Feb. 23 Cultural Trail public meeting
As you know, construction will soon begin on the Southeast Corridor of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail - A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick. Please join us on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fountain Square Theater Building for a public meeting where you'll learn the latest updates from ICT organizers on the construction schedule. Also, representatives from contractor Hunt Paving Company will be there to introduce themselves, take questions and meet residents and business owners from the area. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
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