Sidewalk replacements, pedestrian signal repairs and road improvements are among 10 projects that will receive funding through an Indianapolis neighborhood grant program, city officials announced on May 22.
The money, totaling $3 million, was awarded as part of the city’s Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership. That program provides 50% of the funding for public infrastructure projects. The other 50% is provided by community-based organizations that apply for the funding.
The cost sharing is one of three Community Powered Infrastructure programs that are administered by the Department of Public Works. The city will soon accept applications for the two other programs — Tactical Urbanism and Art in the Right-of-Way. Those interested in applying to those programs can receive updates by signing up for DPW’s newsletter. Residents can also ask questions by emailing ReimagineROW@indy.gov.
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Mayor Joe Hogsett celebrated the investments on Thursday.
“From pavement upgrades and sidewalk fixes to safety improvements and more, the city of Indianapolis is proud to match the funding of local organizations to help improve the place that we all call home,” Hogsett said in a news release.
What’s getting funded
Here is what the funds will be used for and the community organizations that are involved, according to the news release:
- Edenwilde HOA: Sidewalk replacements along Hartington Place in the Edenwilde neighborhood.
- City of Southport: Pedestrian crossing improvements at Southport and Derbyshire roads.
- Copperfield HOA: Sidewalk replacements in various locations in the Copperfield neighborhood.
- IU Indianapolis: Pedestrian signal repairs and replacements in various locations on the IU Indy campus.
- Northwest Perry Neighborhood Association: Pavement rehabilitation of Division Street from Hanna to Sumner avenues.
- Oaks Academy: Pavement rehabilitation on Brookside Parkway North Drive in front of The Oaks Academy.
- Town of Homecroft: Road reconstruction of Orinoco Avenue between Loretta and Southview drives.
- B&O Trail Association: Pedestrian crossing improvements at four locations along the B&O Trail.
- IndyGo Foundation: Americans with Disabilities Act improvements to many bus stops citywide.
- Town of Meridian Hills: Pavement rehabilitation in multiple locations in the town of Meridian Hills.
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