Six Neighborhoods - City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Assets& OpportunitiesThe assets of the neighborhoods of Mid-North are thefoundation on which this quality of life plan buildsand are the keys to opening up the opportunities thecommunity has identified in this plan.Residents and AssociationsThe six neighborhoods that make up the Mid-Northarea are home to active and committed residents of allbackgrounds. Residents have a proven record of comingtogether to address common concerns and promotequality of life for everyone.InstitutionsFrom engaged places of worship that provide communityprograms, childcare, financial services, recreationprograms, and emergency help to world-class facilitieslike Ivy Tech, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,and the Indiana State Fair that are regional destinationsfor health, education, and entertainment, the collection ofdiverse institutions in the neighborhood is unparalleled.HistoryThe Mid-North area has a rich history. The homesrange from craftsman bungalows to elegant mansionsto beautiful apartment buildings. Fall Creek, and thehistoric bridges that cross it, is part of the historicKessler Parks and Boulevards System. Shortridge HighSchool and the progressive education values it adopted,and the civil rights issues it attracted, reflect the socialvalues that have evolved over time. And Crown HillCemetery serves as the final resting place of who’s who ofthe community.LocationThe Mid-North area is close to a vibrant downtown,world-class hospitals, the Indiana State Fairgrounds,and countless other major destinations. It also has greataccess with Interstate 65, major streets, an emergingbicycle route network, and a solid network of bus service.18Six Neighborhoods. One Vision.