Mayoral Forum on Neighborhoods, hosted by HUNI + Indiana Landmarks, set for September
HUNI + Indiana Landmarks are pleased to host a Mayoral Forum on September 28, 2023, ahead of the election in November.
HUNI News
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HUNI + Indiana Landmarks are pleased to host a Mayoral Forum on September 28, 2023, ahead of the election in November.
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Quarterly Meeting Features Insightful Review of the US' National Housing Crisis and the Lack of Local Middle Housing
HUNI's second quarter meeting took place in person on May 4 at Indiana Landmarks.
Jordan Blair Ryan, Architectural Historian and Archivist, was our featured presenter on the topic of "Middle Missing Housing." Her co-presenter was Lourenzo Giple, Deputy Director, Dept. of Metropolitan Development, City of Indianapolis.
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Coalition to Address Short-Term Rentals (CASTR) Invites Interested Neighborhoods and Individuals to Join in Forum
The Old Southside neighborhood's Short Term Rental (STR) efforts have formalized and been named the "Coalition to Address Short-Term Rentals (CASTR).” All organizations, neighborhood associations and individuals are welcome to join.
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Irvington Nudges out Woodruff Place for Preserve Greater Indy Arch(itecture) Madness
For the third year Preserve Greater Indy held its Arch(itecture) Madness bracket competition. This year's match-up was based on Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission local districts. By only six votes, Irvington beat Woodruff Place for 'favorite' neighborhood in a 51% to 49% victory.
To learn about the many IHPC district neighborhoods, check out past tweets and Insta posts from Preserve Greater Indy:
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Mayor Joe Hogsett, Rethink Coalition Announce $2 Million USDOT Grant Award
On February 28, 2023 Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Congressman Andre Carson, the Rethink Coalition, and the Indy Chamber announced a $2 million (with local matches bringing the amount to $2.75million) US-DOT grant for a planning study around the southeast leg of I-65/I-70 of the downtown Inner Loop. [Press Release Link] The study, kicking off later this summer and lasting for a year, will look at how we reconnect neighborhoods at our southeast gateway divided by the original interstate pathway.
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HUNI Elects New Officers at 2023 Annual Meeting
At its 2023 Annual Meeting, the HUNI Membership affirmed a new leadership slate including President Tom Abeel, Vice President Paula Brooks, Secretary Jordan Ryan, Treasurer Chad Lethig, Immediate Past President Glenn Blackwood, and Membership Chair Sharon Butsch Freeland.
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HUNI Holds First In-Person Annual Meeting Since 2020
The HUNI membership celebrated the stewardship and guidance of HUNI President Glenn Blackwood over the past three years during the 2023 HUNI Annual Meeting held at 16 Tech Hq2 on February 4, 2023. Sibeko Jywanza, 16 Tech's Director of Community Access & Engagement, welcomed attendees to the Innovation District and Glenn Blackwood conducted the meeting.
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Indianapolis Propylaeum 2023 Historic Preservation Series highlights Delaware Street and Woodruff Place
The Indianapolis Propylaeum hosts a variety of women’s education as well as leadership programs along with various community events throughout the year.
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Senate bill SB-142 Threatens Marion County Sign Ordinance
There is proposed state legislation to subvert existing regulations established to protect the scenery, culture and vehicular safety of our community. For many years, HUNI, alongside fellow neighborhood organizations, has served at the forefront of the fight to keep Indianapolis free of the clutter and vehicular safety concerns posed by too many billboards and any digital billboards.
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IndyGo Funding Resources under attack in Indiana Legislature
Senate Bill 141 Hampers Transit’s Expansion of Purple and Blue Lines
During this year’s 2021 legislative session, Indiana lawmakers are targeting eliminating critical funding needed for IndyGo’s Purple and Blue Lines.
