HMP Pocket Park Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Where: Trinity Church in the Fortune Room In September, HMP held a community meeting to determine if the neighborhood association was in favor of developing a pocket park within HMP boundaries. Association members voted overwhelmingly in favor of an HMP pocket park! The Pocket Park committee communicated that their next step would be to partner with the KIB and do site visits for each identified potential location to gain their feedback on the pros and cons of each location and get an overall recommendation. The site visits have been completed...
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Several things that HMP residents can do to reduce their chances of being crime victims include these tips from major law enforcement agencies: Light the outside of your home to make it more visible to your neighbor. Outside motion detector lights can make it almost impossible for a burglar to enter without being seen. Make sure all your exterior doors have good locks: At least dead-bolt locks with a minimum one-inch throw. Make sure outside doors are solid: 1¾ inch metal or hardwood. Secure sliding glass doors with commercially available bars or locks, or put a wooden dowel or broom handle...
Read MoreA Call To Action
HMP has many opportunities for neighbors to get involved. Listed below are a few: Volunteers are needed to assist with the many social gatherings HMP residents enjoy. If you are interested in assisting with the coordination of social gatherings or would like to host one at your home, please contact any board member. Volunteer coordinator and group members needed for the SNAP program. If interested, please contact a board member. Volunteer to host small house parties for neighbors on their immediate block. HMPNA Board elections will take place during the December Holiday party. If you...
Read MorePocket Park Meeting Results
Now let’s get to work on a plan that will put the park in Historic Meridian Park! By an overwhelming majority vote (30 in favor, 6 dissenting), the HMPNA membership voted in favor of establishing a pocket park within neighborhood boundaries. Thanks to everyone who came out to our community meeting on September 14 to listen to the presentations and be part of the discussion. We also want to thank all the neighbors who shared their opinions, in favor and dissenting, during the neighbor statements portion of the meeting. Access the pocket park presentation. Check back soon for the video...
Read MoreFall Alley Clean-Up
The fall alley clean up is Saturday, October 1. Volunteers are asked to meet at the roundabout at 9:00 AM for the event. If you are able, please plan to lend a hand. Everyone in the neighborhood benefits from clean alleys. Whatever time you have to assist is appreciated. If you are unable to volunteer the entire time, stay as long as your schedule permits.
Read MoreHUNI Forum Features Melina Kennedy
The Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis (HUNI, of which our neighborhood is a member) will host a city-wide forum for Indianapolis residents to gain a better perspective on mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy’s vision for Indianapolis, including her plans regarding neighborhood economic development, education, and public safety. At the forum, which is free and open to the public, Kennedy will present her “Vision 2021 Plan: A Plan to Make Indianapolis a Quality of Life Capital.” The forum will be held on Thursday, September 15th at the new Indiana Landmarks Center’s Grand Hall...
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