
Beautification
Goal
Clean and beautify streets, alleys and business corridors so that they are aesthetically pleasing.
Indicators of Success and Baseline
- Decrease waste removal by 50% after three years from 54 tons to 27 tons annually
- Increase number of “Block Coordinators” for clean up and beautification by 25% each year from 43 to 90 across all five neighborhoods in four years
- The public space of the four east/west business corridors (West Washington, Michigan, 10th and 16th Streets) will be physically improved by new shrub and tree plantings
- According to resident surveys, 25% believe their neighborhood is cleaner and more attractive
Story Behind the Numbers
Improving the appearance of a community requires a comprehensive two-pronged approach. One is cleaning debris, weeds and trash on both public and private properties and then maintaining clean properties. Secondly, and at the same time, the community wants to create aesthetically pleasing public and private places as well as open green spaces. These conditions improve the overall quality of life within a community. The community’s visual appeal is determined by its landscaping and public art; by its green spaces, home and store fronts; by the type of signage that is posted, as well as the conditions of its sidewalks, curbs and street lighting. A clean, aesthetically pleasing appearance is one of the best marketing tools to attract new homeowners and businesses, and to ensure the community’s continued vitality. driven has been established to address serious crime in each of the five neighborhoods through education and prevention strategies. The Near Westside is involved in a developmental process to engage all five neighborhoods and many more residents in deterring criminal activities.
Beautification Goal Updates
2nd Annual Near West Bicycle Roundup
June 6th, 2013
Near West Youth Garden
May 1st, 2013
Community Garden & Fair Join the Haughville, Hawthorne, We Care, and Stringtown neighborhoods for a great opportunity to plant a youth community garden and learn about healthy and sustainable living. FREE HEALTH FAIR AND CARNIVAL On May 11th the community will come together to plant a garden at Friendship West Side Center for Excellence in [Read More]
GED Classes
February 27th, 2013Now is the time to get your GED. …before January 1, 2014 when the tougher new GED test arrives! Compared with today’s test, the 2014 test will require: Writing 2 essays instead of 1 $120 to test instead of $70 Computer skills, instead of paper and pencil, to mark your answes and type your essay [Read More]
Near West Youth Entreprenuership Training
February 15th, 2013February 15, 2013 To Whom This May Concern: The Near Westside is an area just west of downtown Indianapolis that is rich with culture and history. Its many community assets lay the foundation for a quality-of-life plan that shows why the Near Westside is the up-and-coming place to live, work, and be in the city. [Read More]
Spanish Classes in the Near West
February 4th, 2013
Natural Guardians Flyer
July 31st, 2012
Youth in High Def
May 17th, 2012May Town Hall Meeting
May 17th, 2012
Haughville Garden Before & After
May 17th, 2012Bicycle Round Up
May 16th, 2012

