School #60 Nap Town Chickens
Nap Town Chickens is an advocacy organization for urban chicken farming in Indianapolis. With a goal to encourage and educate “city folks” on backyard chicken farming and the benefits and enjoyment that can come of it, Nap Town Chickens has a growing base of local and national followers. Nap Town Chickens initiatives include Tour de Coops, an urban bike ride of home chicken coops, and Project Poultry, a program to get urban chicken coops in schools, and public spaces for all to enjoy the benefits of urban chicken farming. To learn more about the program, access their information...
Read MoreHMP: Preservation and Renovation Guidelines
The built environment stands as a vital physical link to the historical and architectural development of the city of Indianapolis. The buildings which make up Historic Meridian Park are regarded as landmarks in our personal and societal development by providing a sense of time and place. For these reasons, the need to preserve and protect the distinctive qualities of historically and architecturally significant buildings or districts is essential in enhancing the quality of life in our city. This document has been compiled to provide residents and property owners of Historic Meridian Park...
Read More2012 Meridian-Kessler Home & Garden Tour
When: Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Good place to start is the home of Kathie and Adam Gibson at 5870 Carrollton Avenue Details: Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Home & Garden Tour Celebrates “I Love My Home Because … ” The tour is one of Indiana’s oldest tours of vintage homes, offering guests a view of unique architecture, innovative interior design and recent renovations. The tour features 7 homes and gardens in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Tour homes are selected for their interior and exterior design, as well...
Read MoreKIB Tree Planting This Fall
Historic Meridian Park has been approved by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) for a tree planting grant to take place this fall. The tree planting was originally requested as part of the Great Indy Clean-Up Day in April 2012. However, given the number of requests, the planting will take place this fall instead. The plantings will span Washington Boulevard from 30th to 34th Streets and be planted directly in homeowner’s yards at the homeowner’s request. There are a few requirements for the homeowners to receive a tree: The homeowner must agree to water and maintain the trees The...
Read MoreNeighborhood Crime Prevention 101
Is your home asking to be burglarized??? During the last HMP General Meetings, presentations were given by Michael Maxwell, IMPD Community Resource Liaison and Daphne Whitmire from the Marion County Prosecutor’s office. As the temperatures begin to rise, so does the chance for crimes such as burglaries. People begin to spend more time outside and away from their homes. Oftentimes, people open windows and doors to let in that “fresh spring air.” All the while, this could be helping a burglar plot a crime against your home and belongings. Michael Maxwell discussed the steps needed...
Read MoreNUSA Mid-North Neighborhood Pride Tour
Historic Meridian Park joins with 5 other Mid-North Neighborhoods to host a Mid-North “Neighborhood Pride Tour” as part of the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference, held in Indianapolis on May 23rd – 26th.
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