At Pride Center
1129 S. Vandeman St
Friday and Saturday,
August 6th and 7th, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored By:
Southeast Community Services
And
Norwood Neighborhood Center
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Fair time!
An August tradition returns as we host a Pedal & Park free bicycle parking corral at the Indiana State Fair, so that you can pedal past the pump to a great time.
One of our original destinations and a great crowd-pleaser, this event gets underway Friday, August 6, and continues through Sunday, August 22. Our corral will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day at 38th Street and the Monon Trail.
And here’s the best part: You get $1 off Fair admission by parking at Pedal & Park. Forget driving and burning gasoline. When you ride your bike, park for free and get $1 off the gate, you make money!
Better yet, volunteer to staff the corral and earn a free admission into the Fair, which you can use that day or any other day. To volunteer, email the Pedal & Park chairman. tom@pedalandpark.org
Hot laps on the Avenue
You also can pedal to Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday, August 14 for the New Belgium Mass Ave. Criterium bike races.
This high-speed, high-thrill action event also features food, fun and music through the afternoon and into the evening. Park your bike, for free, while you park yourself beside a fast-track straightaway or a hairpin turn.
One of our original destinations and a great crowd-pleaser, this event gets underway Friday, August 6, and continues through Sunday, August 22. Our corral will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day at 38th Street and the Monon Trail.
And here’s the best part: You get $1 off Fair admission by parking at Pedal & Park. Forget driving and burning gasoline. When you ride your bike, park for free and get $1 off the gate, you make money!
Better yet, volunteer to staff the corral and earn a free admission into the Fair, which you can use that day or any other day. To volunteer, email the Pedal & Park chairman. tom@pedalandpark.org
Hot laps on the Avenue
You also can pedal to Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday, August 14 for the New Belgium Mass Ave. Criterium bike races.
This high-speed, high-thrill action event also features food, fun and music through the afternoon and into the evening. Park your bike, for free, while you park yourself beside a fast-track straightaway or a hairpin turn.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
City Gathers Feedback on Parking Modernization at Public Meeting
New parking meter technology, rates, hours and locations discussed
The City continued its public dialogue regarding its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to consolidate the management of government-owned parking garages, lots and meters this evening at the Athenaeum in Downtown Indianapolis. In the first comprehensive review of Indianapolis’ government-owned parking assets, representatives from Mayor Greg Ballard’s office discussed opportunities for new multi-space meter technology with alternative payment options such as credit card, debit card or cell phone technology, in addition to parking garage and lot management contracts and the future of meter rates, hours and locations.
“Our goal is to upgrade our city’s aging and outdated parking meters with modernized parking meter technology and streamline fragmented government-owned parking garage and lot contracts,” said Michael Huber, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. “Creating a system with accessible parking will allow Downtown Indianapolis and Broad Ripple to continue to grow as thriving districts and continue to be attractive locations for new merchants and businesses. As this process continues, it is important that we continue to gather input from the public as we work to ensure the best plan for both citizens and local businesses is reached.”
Currently, the City oversees more than 15,000 parking spaces including metered spaces, surface lots and garages. By streamlining the contracts of multiple government-owned garages and lots into one contract, the City will provide savings to taxpayers while creating a more efficient parking system. In addition to taxpayer savings, the process provides an opportunity to create additional dollars to invest in the improvement of Downtown and Broad Ripple roads, sidewalks, bridges and other infrastructure through the parking meter transaction.
During the meeting, City officials shared a plan to potentially increase meter rates and hours. Parking rates and hours must be addressed to improve the parking system and ensure meter turnover. Currently meter rates are $0.75 per hour and have not been increased since 1975. Because of this, possible meter rate structures being considered range from $1 to $1.50 per hour. These potential rates were formulated by referencing parking analysis completed by Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and Walker Parking Consultants. The City-County Council would maintain oversight on any changes to locations, hours and rates under the current negotiations.
Once the City concludes the RFQ process and selects a winning bid, the City-County Council will review the proposal and must approve the contract.
For more information about the public parking system initiative and to fill out our parking survey, visit www.indy.gov/parking.
The City continued its public dialogue regarding its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to consolidate the management of government-owned parking garages, lots and meters this evening at the Athenaeum in Downtown Indianapolis. In the first comprehensive review of Indianapolis’ government-owned parking assets, representatives from Mayor Greg Ballard’s office discussed opportunities for new multi-space meter technology with alternative payment options such as credit card, debit card or cell phone technology, in addition to parking garage and lot management contracts and the future of meter rates, hours and locations.
“Our goal is to upgrade our city’s aging and outdated parking meters with modernized parking meter technology and streamline fragmented government-owned parking garage and lot contracts,” said Michael Huber, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. “Creating a system with accessible parking will allow Downtown Indianapolis and Broad Ripple to continue to grow as thriving districts and continue to be attractive locations for new merchants and businesses. As this process continues, it is important that we continue to gather input from the public as we work to ensure the best plan for both citizens and local businesses is reached.”
Currently, the City oversees more than 15,000 parking spaces including metered spaces, surface lots and garages. By streamlining the contracts of multiple government-owned garages and lots into one contract, the City will provide savings to taxpayers while creating a more efficient parking system. In addition to taxpayer savings, the process provides an opportunity to create additional dollars to invest in the improvement of Downtown and Broad Ripple roads, sidewalks, bridges and other infrastructure through the parking meter transaction.
During the meeting, City officials shared a plan to potentially increase meter rates and hours. Parking rates and hours must be addressed to improve the parking system and ensure meter turnover. Currently meter rates are $0.75 per hour and have not been increased since 1975. Because of this, possible meter rate structures being considered range from $1 to $1.50 per hour. These potential rates were formulated by referencing parking analysis completed by Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and Walker Parking Consultants. The City-County Council would maintain oversight on any changes to locations, hours and rates under the current negotiations.
Once the City concludes the RFQ process and selects a winning bid, the City-County Council will review the proposal and must approve the contract.
For more information about the public parking system initiative and to fill out our parking survey, visit www.indy.gov/parking.
City Denies Taxicab Licenses
The Department of Code Enforcement (DCE) announced today that they will deny the license applications of seven taxicab companies, representing approximately 160 cabs.
The licenses were denied for failure to comply with various requirements and obligations provided for in the Revised Code. While the specifics differ for each company, the underlying cause for each denial was the company’s inability to either have a dispatch facility or their failure to staff that dispatch facility. Additional problems included the failure to provide a dispatch log or having provided an incomplete and inadequate log that did not comply with Code.
“The Department of Code Enforcement is tasked with protecting the public from business behaviors that can negatively impact the health, safety, prosperity or convenience of the citizens of Indianapolis through the business licensing section. Businesses are expected to adhere to the provisions of Code, as well as abide by the terms of their license,” said Rick Powers, Director of the Department of Code Enforcement. “These license denials illustrate just one example of how DCE uses licensing as a means to deter illegal behaviors that impact the quality of life in the City.”
As a result of the denials, over one hundred sixty (160) taxis should not be operated unless a new application is submitted and approved.
“After investigating complaints and concerns, we noticed that the issues we were having were indicative of a larger problem, the inability of the companies themselves to adhere to the provisions required of them,” said License Administrator Adam Collins. “We have focused our efforts on ensuring that every company, from the top down, follows the obligations of the Code.”
The following companies are no longer licensed and should not be operating effective today: A-Z Airport, Broad Ripple Village Taxi, Capitol Taxi, Freedom Cab, Metro Taxi, Midwest Taxi and Nationwide Taxi.
Whenever possible, DCE licensing staff will work with the companies who demonstrate that they have corrected any issues to bring their companies into compliance and operate a business responsibly within the requirements set forth by the Code.
The public is asked to report any of the taxis associated with the above identified companies in operation to the Department of Code Enforcement via the (317) 327-TAXI telephone line or the taxi@indy.gov email address. Citizens will be asked to include their name and contact information, the taxi cab number, and a brief narrative describing the activity witnessed.
More information, including a description of the unlicensed taxicabs, can be accessed via a link on the Department of Code Enforcement homepage- www.indy.gov/dce.
The licenses were denied for failure to comply with various requirements and obligations provided for in the Revised Code. While the specifics differ for each company, the underlying cause for each denial was the company’s inability to either have a dispatch facility or their failure to staff that dispatch facility. Additional problems included the failure to provide a dispatch log or having provided an incomplete and inadequate log that did not comply with Code.
“The Department of Code Enforcement is tasked with protecting the public from business behaviors that can negatively impact the health, safety, prosperity or convenience of the citizens of Indianapolis through the business licensing section. Businesses are expected to adhere to the provisions of Code, as well as abide by the terms of their license,” said Rick Powers, Director of the Department of Code Enforcement. “These license denials illustrate just one example of how DCE uses licensing as a means to deter illegal behaviors that impact the quality of life in the City.”
As a result of the denials, over one hundred sixty (160) taxis should not be operated unless a new application is submitted and approved.
“After investigating complaints and concerns, we noticed that the issues we were having were indicative of a larger problem, the inability of the companies themselves to adhere to the provisions required of them,” said License Administrator Adam Collins. “We have focused our efforts on ensuring that every company, from the top down, follows the obligations of the Code.”
The following companies are no longer licensed and should not be operating effective today: A-Z Airport, Broad Ripple Village Taxi, Capitol Taxi, Freedom Cab, Metro Taxi, Midwest Taxi and Nationwide Taxi.
Whenever possible, DCE licensing staff will work with the companies who demonstrate that they have corrected any issues to bring their companies into compliance and operate a business responsibly within the requirements set forth by the Code.
The public is asked to report any of the taxis associated with the above identified companies in operation to the Department of Code Enforcement via the (317) 327-TAXI telephone line or the taxi@indy.gov email address. Citizens will be asked to include their name and contact information, the taxi cab number, and a brief narrative describing the activity witnessed.
More information, including a description of the unlicensed taxicabs, can be accessed via a link on the Department of Code Enforcement homepage- www.indy.gov/dce.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Open House at Norwood Pride Center Aug 10th
Just wanted everyone to know about the different things that are going on at Pride Center. On August 10, 2010 we will be having an open house so people can learn about the different activities and stuff.
Kool Smiles will be on site to give parents information about how to make an appointment for their kids can go to the dentist.
ATA Family Martial Arts will also be there and be doing a demo class for children ages 3-12 that want to take Taekwondo lessons starting in Sept. Class space is limited, we are doing a first come first serve bases. Cost is only $20 per month( less than half of what everyone else is charging), and there will be a $10 deposit required to hold your child’s spot in class and finally payment is due on Aug 30.
Tutoring Program- The tutoring program will start back this fall contact Brenda Mcatee for more information
Avon- Margo Holiman will be representing avon
Zumba Workout Class- sign up for Zumba at open house and only pay $8 for the Month of August
Norwood Neighborhood Association- Learn more about the association and ways to get involved with the community
Hip Hop Classes- learn more about the hip hop classes that will take place on Saturdays starting in September you can meet instructors( members from IU essences dance squad) at the neighborhood get together on Aug 14 at 4.
Pride Center is also having a yard sale (brand new stuff that was donated) on August 6th and 7th for more information about the yard sale contact Brenda mcatee.
Neighborhood Get together will be Aug 14 at pride center at 4pm. We are currently looking for donation of hotdogs, brats, burgers, chips, pop, fruit. Bake beans. Mac and cheese, spaghetti, dip, and cake or you could donate money and we will be happy to go get the items for you. We will be having a meeting about the get together on Aug 10 after the open house at 730 please plan to attend.
For more information about any of the programs, or events please contact me
Tiffany parker 748-0963 or email tparker@indy.gov
Kool Smiles will be on site to give parents information about how to make an appointment for their kids can go to the dentist.
ATA Family Martial Arts will also be there and be doing a demo class for children ages 3-12 that want to take Taekwondo lessons starting in Sept. Class space is limited, we are doing a first come first serve bases. Cost is only $20 per month( less than half of what everyone else is charging), and there will be a $10 deposit required to hold your child’s spot in class and finally payment is due on Aug 30.
Tutoring Program- The tutoring program will start back this fall contact Brenda Mcatee for more information
Avon- Margo Holiman will be representing avon
Zumba Workout Class- sign up for Zumba at open house and only pay $8 for the Month of August
Norwood Neighborhood Association- Learn more about the association and ways to get involved with the community
Hip Hop Classes- learn more about the hip hop classes that will take place on Saturdays starting in September you can meet instructors( members from IU essences dance squad) at the neighborhood get together on Aug 14 at 4.
Pride Center is also having a yard sale (brand new stuff that was donated) on August 6th and 7th for more information about the yard sale contact Brenda mcatee.
Neighborhood Get together will be Aug 14 at pride center at 4pm. We are currently looking for donation of hotdogs, brats, burgers, chips, pop, fruit. Bake beans. Mac and cheese, spaghetti, dip, and cake or you could donate money and we will be happy to go get the items for you. We will be having a meeting about the get together on Aug 10 after the open house at 730 please plan to attend.
For more information about any of the programs, or events please contact me
Tiffany parker 748-0963 or email tparker@indy.gov
Upcoming Road Closures for Railroad Crossing Repair
The railroad crossing repairs going on in our area will mean some road closures. Here’s the latest information:
1. 1828 English Avenue (English Ave., just east of State)
TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE for Railroad Crossing Repair.
WHEN: August 9, through August 14, 2010.
DETOUR: Westbound south on Rural, west on Hoyt, south on Keystone, west on Prospect, north on State and west on English Avenue.
DETOUR: Eastbound south on State, east on Prospect, north on Keystone, east on Hoyt, north on Rural and east on English Avenue.
2. 345 South State Avenue
TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE of State Avenue for Railroad repair.
WHEN: August 2, through August 7, 2010.
DETOUR: Northbound west on English, north on Shelby, east on Southeastern, north on State Avenue.
DETOUR: Southbound west on Southeastern, south on Shelby, east on English and south on State Avenue.
1. 1828 English Avenue (English Ave., just east of State)
TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE for Railroad Crossing Repair.
WHEN: August 9, through August 14, 2010.
DETOUR: Westbound south on Rural, west on Hoyt, south on Keystone, west on Prospect, north on State and west on English Avenue.
DETOUR: Eastbound south on State, east on Prospect, north on Keystone, east on Hoyt, north on Rural and east on English Avenue.
2. 345 South State Avenue
TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE of State Avenue for Railroad repair.
WHEN: August 2, through August 7, 2010.
DETOUR: Northbound west on English, north on Shelby, east on Southeastern, north on State Avenue.
DETOUR: Southbound west on Southeastern, south on Shelby, east on English and south on State Avenue.
Mayor Greg Ballard Announces Green Building Incentive Program
Under the direction of Mayor Ballard, the Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Department of Code Enforcement to develop a green building incentive aimed at encouraging more sustainable buildings in Indianapolis.
“Green buildings are an important component of a more sustainable Indianapolis. With this new green building incentive, our desire is to increase the number of green, or sustainable, buildings in Indianapolis, moving us closer to being one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest,” said Mayor Greg Ballard.
The green building incentive program is designed to incentivize property owners and developers to renovate and/or construct new buildings in a sustainable manner, and is the first of its kind in Indianapolis. The program allows for building projects to receive up to a 50% rebate on all building permit fees associated with the green project. The incentive encourages building owners and developers to integrate sustainable design techniques and practices into building projects.
To qualify for the rebate, projects must meet specific criteria that equate to measurable benefits to building owners, occupants, and citizens of Indianapolis. The criteria, although principally based on LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, a rating system created by the U.S. Green Building Council), do not require a building to be LEED-registered or LEED-certified. However, a building project that is seeking LEED-certification of any level will qualify for all or part of the rebate.
Kären Haley, Director of the Office of Sustainability, states, “In 2009, we announced the creation and availability of the Green Supplemental Document. Now, with the green building incentive, we are catapulting green building forward in Indianapolis. This green building incentive puts Indianapolis on par with other major cities in the U.S. who are encouraging green building techniques.”
Allyson Pumphrey, Project Manager of Green Buildings and Green Infrastructure, noted, “Green buildings benefit the building’s occupants because they typically use less energy and water and thus have lower operating costs than traditional buildings. They also reduce storm water runoff, reduce construction waste, and utilize renewable materials and energy sources, all of which benefits our local environment.”
The incentive rebate becomes effective on August 1, 2010. All building projects that pursue building permits on or after August 1, 2010 are eligible to receive the rebate.
For more information on the criteria, process, and rebate qualifications, visit the Office of Sustainability website at www.sustainindy.org. Specific information about the green building incentive can be found here: http://sustainindy.org/green-building-incentive.cfm.
To learn more about Mayor Ballard’s vision of making Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest, visit www.sustainindy.org
“Green buildings are an important component of a more sustainable Indianapolis. With this new green building incentive, our desire is to increase the number of green, or sustainable, buildings in Indianapolis, moving us closer to being one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest,” said Mayor Greg Ballard.
The green building incentive program is designed to incentivize property owners and developers to renovate and/or construct new buildings in a sustainable manner, and is the first of its kind in Indianapolis. The program allows for building projects to receive up to a 50% rebate on all building permit fees associated with the green project. The incentive encourages building owners and developers to integrate sustainable design techniques and practices into building projects.
To qualify for the rebate, projects must meet specific criteria that equate to measurable benefits to building owners, occupants, and citizens of Indianapolis. The criteria, although principally based on LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, a rating system created by the U.S. Green Building Council), do not require a building to be LEED-registered or LEED-certified. However, a building project that is seeking LEED-certification of any level will qualify for all or part of the rebate.
Kären Haley, Director of the Office of Sustainability, states, “In 2009, we announced the creation and availability of the Green Supplemental Document. Now, with the green building incentive, we are catapulting green building forward in Indianapolis. This green building incentive puts Indianapolis on par with other major cities in the U.S. who are encouraging green building techniques.”
Allyson Pumphrey, Project Manager of Green Buildings and Green Infrastructure, noted, “Green buildings benefit the building’s occupants because they typically use less energy and water and thus have lower operating costs than traditional buildings. They also reduce storm water runoff, reduce construction waste, and utilize renewable materials and energy sources, all of which benefits our local environment.”
The incentive rebate becomes effective on August 1, 2010. All building projects that pursue building permits on or after August 1, 2010 are eligible to receive the rebate.
For more information on the criteria, process, and rebate qualifications, visit the Office of Sustainability website at www.sustainindy.org. Specific information about the green building incentive can be found here: http://sustainindy.org/green-building-incentive.cfm.
To learn more about Mayor Ballard’s vision of making Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest, visit www.sustainindy.org
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