Local Initiatives:
Old National Road that divides Indy’s Eastside looked bleak – having lost over 8,000 manufacturing jobs in the last 30 years.
Local Initiatives:
The East Washington Street Partnership-- a unique collaboration between 3 community development corporations supported by Indy LISC--was launched to revitalize the corridor.
Local Initiatives:
Building on its industrial heritage, a new vision for a Re-Energized East Washington Corridor was born, rooted in sustainable economic development.
Local Initiatives:
The neighborhood demonstrated the possibilities of a vibrant corridor, with multi-modal transit options.
Local Initiatives:
The corridor was selected for Indy’s first Bus Rapid Transit line.
Local Initiatives:
One of Indy’s largest tech firms, Angie’s List, became an anchor to the gateway of the corridor, helped by the LISC Façade Grant program.
Local Initiatives:
Neighborhood retail has been re-activated with new restaurants establishing local food options and enriching diversity. Indy LISC provided façade grants to several businesses, including Tlaolli’s Mexican Cuisine.
Local Initiatives:
The Commonwealth Building: Low Income Housing Tax Credit project was established through a mixed income approach, green design, and faith based partnerships. Indy LISC helped create the NSP deployment strategy that enabled this project to happen.
Local Initiatives:
As part of an Indy LISC-supported green development strategy for the area, solar panels were installed throughout, enhancing the ability to attract and retain businesses.
Local Initiatives:
Governor Pence’s recent visit to Day Star, a daycare located on the corridor, demonstrated strong local government support for the area. Indy LISC provided critical design assistance that led to securing funds to double the size of the facility.