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For the past 10 years, IndyEast residents, major institutions and community partners have worked together to create a new story for our neighborhood. We have moved our community forward according to the ambitious, resident-created Quality of Life Plan. We are strong, organized and uniquely prepared to grow our neighborhood over the next decade. Together and with commitments from all levels of the City of Indianapolis, we are ready to invest the time, efforts and resources to fulfill our Promises.
Check Out Our Latest Newsletters and Updates:
IndyEast Promise Zone Baseline Report
IndyEast Promise Zone 2020 Data Update
General Newsletter – June 2020
COVID-19 Small Business Resource Guide
Resource Guide One of the most crucial things for many businesses during the COVID-19 crisis is finding creative solutions to address loss of revenue. Click the “Resource Guide” above for some ways that businesses are adapting in order to stay open and survive while regulations continue to limit contact and traditional commerce.
It’s Official! The Eastside is Now a 21st Century Talent Region
OVERVIEW On June 2nd, 2020, the Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo announced the Eastside Economic Recovery and Mobility District (EERMD) as the state’s sixth talent region. WHAT IS A 21ST CENTURY TALENT REGION? Originating from Executive Order 17-17, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the Secretary of Career Connections and Talent as a cabinet-level position in […]
A Celebration of Fervent and Collective Action: The New Quality of Life Plan
Overview A prospering area of Indianapolis comprised of 20 neighborhoods, the Near Eastside has cultivated a thorough set of goals written by neighbors, for neighbors. To celebrate the launch and dedication into developing the plan, while adapting to social distancing protocols, the Near Eastside hosted a virtual live Facebook event Tuesday June 16, 2020 with special guest Mayor Joe Hogsett […]
Current AmeriCorps VISTAs Reflect on Their Time with the IndyEast Promise Zone
Since the summer of 2016, the IndyEast Promise Zone (IEPZ) has been supported by the capacity-building efforts of AmeriCorps VISTAs. Below are reflections from members of the 2019-2020 VISTA cohort, the fourth group to serve with the IndyEast Promise Zone. Jacob Gosselin | Education & Workforce Development Strategist Q: What is your position and what are your key […]
Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana to Use HUD Grants to Support Education and Enforcement Initiatives
One of the many important factors in ensuring that all neighbors in the Promise Zone community has decent, safe housing is the understanding and enforcement of fair housing laws. Federal law dictates that both tenants and landlords have certain rights and responsibilities within contract agreements. The Fair Housing Act, part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was written and […]
Federal Low-Income Tax Credits Program Continues to Support Affordable Housing in the Promise Zone
One of the foundational goals of the IndyEast Promise Zone is to address our community’s housing needs. Among the main concerns in housing development is affordability, especially for low-income neighbors. Along with our partners, we have been committed to our Live IndyEast goals, which include addressing barriers to decent, safe housing and maintaining affordability. An important tool that has been […]
White House Updates List of Federal Programs with Opportunity Zone Preference
The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council has identified numerous federal programs for which Opportunity Zone preference can be made available. As of April 30th, 2020, over 270 action items have been completed to integrate Opportunity Zones into federal agencies and programs. For the updated list of federal programs and completed actions, click here. Opportunity Zones are federally certified […]
Revitalization of P.R. Mallory Campus Moves Forward, Creating Economic and Educational Opportunities
One of the many historic former industrial sites in the Promise Zone is the P.R. Mallory Campus, located at 3029 East Washington Street. Long home to P.R. Mallory and Company Inc., the site was once a major hub for employment and economic activity on the Near Eastside. However, a decrease in employment at the site started in the 1970s when […]
Wheeler Mission and RecycleForce to Use New Market Tax Credits for Expansion on Near Eastside
On May 23rd, 2019, the US Treasury Department announced $3.5 billion in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) awards to spur economic development in urban and rural communities across the nation. In total, 73 Community Development Entities (CDEs) were awarded allocations, including Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE, LLC. Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE, which represents the City of Indianapolis despite being a separate entity, was […]
Line Lofts to Bring Affordable Senior Housing and Youth Services for Visually Impaired Population
On October 30th, 2019, TWG Development broke ground on a new project at 1142 Southeastern Avenue. This new development, Line Lofts, will provide a mix of important amenities to the Near Eastside community and the City of Indianapolis. Line Lofts will create 63 new two-bedroom units of affordable senior housing. The development of affordable senior housing allows aging members of […]