Christmas in UPtown

Need help figuring out what goodies you can find locally? Several of our unique UPtown businesses offer gift cards, Christmas meals & fare, and special holiday deals that will make shopping for your loved ones a cinch.

 

Connectivity Study Proposals in Review

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently reviewing several Smart Growth District Connectivity Study proposals. For additional information on what the study will entail see the following links:

-SGD Connectivity Study

-Updated Connectivity Map

 

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The Indianapolis Smart Growth District is a neighborhood minutes from downtown Indianapolis being reborn as a vibrant, livable, sustainable, connected, and welcoming community that is a model for neighborhood rebirth.

 

 

What is Smart Growth?
In short, smart growth means building neighborhoods like we used to. Not out in a corn field. Not surrounded by gates. And people-oriented, not car-oriented. Just like the historic fabric of the Martindale-Brightwood and King Park neighborhoods. Learn more about what smart growth is and what it looks like.
 
What's the Initiative All About?
This initiative seeks to develop a new model for neighborhood rebirth. One that builds new without getting rid of the old. Learn about the initiative, it's goals, and outcomes.
 
Why 22nd and the Monon?
From brownfields to greenways, housing to stormwater, and socioeconomic challenges to light rail opportunities, the area offers an unparalleled convergence of issues and opportunities. Learn more about the area.
 
What is the Process?
The initiative was awarded a team of experts with national reputation through the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program of the American Institute of Architects. Learn more about the process and how to stay involved.
 
 

Sustainable Communities Pilot

The Smart Growth District was selected as one of five national pilots by a new partnership between the EPA, Dept of Housing and Urban Development, and federal Dept of Transportation. View the EPA Press Release.