Washington Boulevard Tree Planting

Washington Boulevard Tree Planting

You may have read in previous issues of the Urban Times that HMP has been awarded a beautification a grant to plant trees along Washington Boulevard. We now have a date! If you live on Washington Boulevard and want to take part in the program, please mark your...
Campaign for Pocket Park Launched

Campaign for Pocket Park Launched

Historic Meridian Park (HMP), one of Indianapolis’ pre-eminent early 20th century neighborhoods, announces the launch of a $75,000 campaign to create a pocket park in the heart of the district on two adjacent empty lots on 33rd Street between Pennsylvania Street and...

Quotable Quote

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved. — Jane Byrne

Washington Boulevard Beautification

You may have read in previous issues of the Urban Times that HMP has been awarded a beautification grant to plant trees along Washington Boulevard. We now have a date! If you live on Washington Boulevard and want to take part in the program, please mark your calendar...

HMP Summer Barbecue

This year’s Summer Barbeque was a huge success. HMP blocked off 32nd St. from Washington Blvd. to Pennsylvania St. Neighbors gathered in the street for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs provided by HMPNA and many side dishes courtesy of the HMP neighbors. Children...
The Esplanade turns 100!

The Esplanade turns 100!

In 1912, the city of Indianapolis hadn’t spread much north of Fall Creek so when construction began on the Esplanade Apartments located at 30th and Pennsylvania St. there were not many neighbors close. A brief stroll down Pennsylvania St. today reveals a much...
The Delaware St. Mohawk Club

The Delaware St. Mohawk Club

According to Wikipedia, the mohawk (referred to in British English as a mohican) is a hairstyle in which, in the most common variety, both sides of the head are shaved, leaving a strip of noticeably longer hair in the center. Though the mohawk is commonly associated...

Help Wanted

HMP is in the process of revamping our Safe Neighbor Awareness Program (SNAP). Think of this program as a neighborhood Crime Prevention Block-club. Currently, we are seeking out volunteers to be Block Captains. Block Captains serve as the organizer and informer for...

Did You Know?

Your brain uses between 20-25% of the oxygen that you breathe?

Fall Festival and New Neighbor Reception

Mark your calendar for one of HMP’s most popular events! The Fall Festival, otherwise known as the “chili cook-off” will be held on Sept. 16th, 5:00 -8:00 pm, at the home of Mark Webb and Lee Smith at 3257 North Pennsylvania Street. Bring your best...