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Martindale Brightwood Quality of Life Plan: 2013 to 2017Executive Summary:Strong and vibrant neighborhoods are key elements for a prosperous city. The Quality of Life Plan of the Martindale-Brightwood community is asummary of the needs of the neighborhood and the efforts that residents, agencies, and leaders of the near-northeast-side area have committedto implement over the next four years. In partnership with public and private entities, the goal of improving the quality of life for residents andestablishing the neighborhood as a strong economic center can be achieved.Beginning in the spring of 2012, residents, leaders and stakeholders joined together to review our progress on the previous Quality of Life plan,originally created in 2004 and updated in 2009. Martindale-Brightwood has achieved much since this first plan, including the opening of 37 Placeas a center for our neighborhood; the creation of School #51 as a federally-supported community school; and the environmental improvementsled by the MB Environmental Justice Collaborative. Although much has been accomplished, there is need to chart a new course for the future.Over the last year, over 60 people have come together regularly to identify the priorities for Martindale-Brightwood and the actions that weshould take to achieve those priorities. This number does not account for the hundreds of additional residents and business owners who haveattended town hall meetings to weigh-in on this discussion as well. Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of this community is the support andinvolvement of its residents at every level.This plan reflects the reality of life in Martindale-Brightwood now, but also the aspirations of residents about their dreams for their community.Historically, Martindale-Brightwood has played many significant roles in the life of Indianapolis as a city. Throughout the 20th century and evenin the present day, our community serves as a major source of connectivity for Indianapolis residents with major thoroughfares, like KeystoneAvenue and Interstate 70, running through our community. Our close proximity to downtown Indianapolis, community schools and easy accessto the interstate, make us an attractive neighborhood for future residents as well. This plan takes into account how our community history hasshaped our past and can shape our future for the benefit of all.New opportunities for Martindale-Brightwood abound, including the new Smart Growth District, the creation of the North East Corridor, newand affordable housing constructions and the possibility of a mass transit system to Greater Indianapolis. With so many opportunities,Martindale-Brightwood’s Quality of Life plan is a healthy and realistic set of initiatives that outline our community vision and willingness tosupport a larger improvement of the Indianapolis community.Already in 2013, many key partners and residents work have begun to work towards the initiatives set forth in this plan. There is new air ofexcitement among many in this community and it is our hope, that many more will come alongside us and our goals to make MartindaleBrightwood a premier community of grassroots vision and ingenuity. We are Martindale-Brightwood and this is our vision to improve the qualityof life in our community over the next four years.1
Martindale-Brightwood Quality of Life Plan: At a GlanceThe Martindale Brightwood Community has identified the following priorities for improving Quality of Life in our neighborhood.1. Health Promotion – Page 5Facilitating Organization: Edna Martin Christian CenterResults: There are many health disparities within the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. We want to empower residents to improve theirhealth and well-being, while also fostering the importance of health education. Increase the number of residents who seek and receive wellness and preventative care. Increase and improve supply of medical services and ensure people access those services. Develop comprehensive preventative health care initiatives including: access to fresh, nutritious foods and encourage healthy eating;increase opportunities for physical exercise; educate and encourage other healthy behaviors.2. Safety & Crime – Page 11Facilitating Organization: Stop the ViolenceResults: Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood will be a safer community with improved relationships with public safety officers and residentswithin the community Create a safer community with improved relationships between public safety officers and neighborhood residents. Decrease drugs, violence and gang activity within the community by 75%. Expand education and training programs for all levels in the community by over 50%. Develop Social Enterprise for youth.3. Environment - Page 17Facilitating Organizations: Martindale Brightwood Environmental Justice Collaborative and Martindale Brightwood CDCResults: Create a healthy environment through, advocacy, community empowerment and community revitalization by creating health promotingenvironments to improve the quality of life for those who live work and play in or near the Martindale-Brightwood community Complete remediation of contaminated properties. Improve quality of air that neighborhood residents breathe. Stop illegal dumping2
4. Workforce Development – Page 24Facilitating Organizations: Edna Martin Christian Center, Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation, Oasis of Hope ChristianCommunity Development, Brightwood Community CenterResults: The Martindale-Brightwood community will prepare and connect residents to more and better family-supporting jobs that providecareer and wage advancement that increase neighborhood employment. Strengthen the Center for Working Families to connect residents with greater access to Income, Employment and Financial stability. Coordinate community resources to implement employment strategies for the under employed and unemployed residents Support, engage and integrate individuals with felonies back into the fabric of the community as productive citizens. Provide residents (including youth) with education and training opportunities to help them gain employment, retain and advance in theircareer of choice.5. Economic Development – Page 28Facilitating Organization: Martindale-Brightwood Community Development CorporationResults: Martindale Brightwood will be a vibrant economic business district with healthy commercial corridors that employs residents and localentrepreneurs and is supported by active community members. Increase membership and engagement in the Indy East Business Association to help promote the economic stability of the community. Attract viable businesses to the Martindale Brightwood community. Establish a business center to support creation of small/local owned businesses.6. Transit Oriented Development - Page 31Facilitating Partner: Oasis Christian Community Development CorporationResults: Martindale Brightwood recognizes Transit Oriented Development as community and economic development driver locally andregionally improving the quality of life for its residents. It embraces Transit Oriented Development because it supports commercial nodes as wellas creating and connecting to jobs. Transit Oriented Development provides a strong neighborhood anchor, stabilizing housing for both rentersand owners and improving the overall viability of the neighborhood. Increase Engagement of Martindale Brightwood residents in Transit Oriented Development Planning Process. Expand Transit Oriented Development plans beyond the identified Northeast Corridor Quality of Life boundaries. Improve Martindale Brightwood streets and sidewalks to support connectivity.3
7. Education – Page 33Facilitating Organization: Martindale Brightwood Alliance for Educational Success (MBAES)Results: All children of Martindale-Brightwood community will be provided whatever it takes to become successful adults who are competitive inthe workforce, lead healthy lives and give back to the community. Empowered families in a strong community served by high-quality earlylearning and K-12 schools are fundamental to the success of children. We envision a neighborhood where all three components of this visionbecomes the reality. Form a new body that includes residents, parents, students, educators, and stakeholders to serve as the convener for the Education sectionof the Martindale Brightwood Quality of Life Plan. Increase the number of young children benefiting from a quality pre-school experience. Increase the number of children staying on time in their academic progress and increase the number of high school students graduating andseeking post-secondary education. Increase the number of family, community, and student leaders engaged and leading in school and education issues. Increase the number of high quality preschool, elementary, middle, secondary and adult education seats in the neighborhood. Increase inthe number of high quality teachers. Increase the number of adults participating in education and training programs.8. Housing and Infrastructure – Page 41Facilitating Organization: Oasis Christian Community Development CorporationResults: The Martindale Brightwood area will increase housing occupancy in the neighborhood by addressing abandoned properties by providingand promoting quality options (rehab, demolition, new construction); eliminate safety and environmental hazards; and improve neighborhoodinfrastructure that increase neighborhood connectivity that supports transit. Improve housing conditions through rehabilitation, demolition, and new construction. Increase homeownership opportunities while supporting current homeowners to maintain their properties. Increase housing options for diverse populations.4
1. Health PromotionFacilitating Organization: Edna Martin Christian CenterThere are many health disparities within the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. We want to empower residents to improve their health andwell-being, while also fostering the importance of health education.Action StepsPerformance MeasuresLead PartnerPartner OrganizationsYear1.1 Increase and improve the number of residents who receive wellness and preventative care by eliminating health disparities over the next 5years through assessment and establishing partnerships to reduce barriers to accessing health care.1.1.1 Strengthen partnershipswith medical providers andservice organizations to promotehealthy lifestyles.Create community agreements withorganizations, providers and localgovernment; Explore capacitybuilding opportunities to maintainand increase sustainability effortsvia social, financial andenvironmental capital.1.1.2 Maintain current primarycare capacity with doctors andnurse practitioners and midwives and keep expandingproviders as demand for careincreases.Collect Data, Engage providers,Work with partners to have moreaccessible services for residents.5Edna MartinFelege Hiywot Center, Health Net,Christian Center Goodwill Industries-Nurse FamilyPartnership, Edna Martin ChristianCenter, Brightwood CommunityCenter, IPS Community Schools,Living Well Urban Farm,Community Hospitals, Marion Co.Health Dept.Edna MartinFelege Hiywot Center, Health Net,Christian Center Goodwill Industries-Nurse FamilyPartnership, St. Vincent DePaul,IPS Community Schools, LivingWell Urban Farm, CommunityHospital, Marion Co. Health Dept.20142014
1.1.3 Present education toresidents about the importanceof health appointments.Collect data on percentage of "noshow" appointments1.1.4 Address all forms ofchronic diseases throughpreventative measures.In year 1, collect data onservices and implementAdvocacy Campaign in Year 2for expansion of health servicesto meet increased demand,Increases in residents seeking andreceiving health services,including: # and % of Prenatal CarePatients seeking care in firsttrimester # and % of residentsreceiving on-time pap tests andmammograms # residents seen forcontraception management # of residents receivingannual vision care # of residents receivingmental health servicesBy 2016 all residents will be fullycovered by one form of insurance.% Children up-to-date onimmunizations1.1.5 Ensure that residents haveadequate insurance coverage forhealth care.6Edna MartinChristianCenterFelege Hiywot Center, Health Net,Goodwill Industries-Nurse FamilyPartnerships2014Edna MartinFelege Hiywot Center, Health Net,Christian Center Community Hospital, GoodwillIndustries– Nurse FamilyPartnership, Marion County HealthDept., Brightwood CommunityCenter2014Edna Martin CC2015Felege Hiywot, Health NetCommunity Hospital, GoodwillIndustries– Nurse FamilyPartnership, Marion County Dept.of Health, Brightwood CommunityCenter
1.2. Increase awareness of health risks and preventative measuresAction StepsPerformance Measures1.2.1 Promote existing smokingcessation program withpartnering organizations# patients participating in smokingcessation programs1.2.2 Provide education andoutreach so that people knowwhere to access confidentialscreenings and counselingservices for people at risk of HIVand STDs# of contacts regarding HIV and STDservices.#/% of target population receivingHIV and STD tests.1.2.3 Engage partnerorganizations to collaborateplanning and hosting a system ofhealth fairs as education,screening and preventionstrategy, increasing awareness ofCardiovascular related triggers(Blood Pressure, Type 2Diabetes), Back to schoolimmunizations/physicals1.2.4. Educate on the importanceof regular (annual) routine checkups and health screenings(Dental, Mammograms, Vision,heart rates, blood pressure,cholesterol levels, body massindex and symptoms for diseasesetc.)Host 3 Health Fairs per year at sitesincluding: Douglas Park, WheelerBoys & Girls Club, 37 Place, EdnaMartin Christian Center (EMCC).Lead PartnerIncrease in # participants in healthfairs.Year 1: Convene providers tocoordinate plansOngoing: Continue health fairsIncrease number of residents eachyear by outlined 20%, 40%, 60%,80% & 100%.Utilize Health Fairs for screenings7Edna MartinChristian CenterMartinUniversityDamien CenterPartner OrganizationsFelege Hiywot, Health Net.Community Hospital. MarionCounty Dept. of HealthYear2015Edna Martin Christian Center,Felege Hiywot, Health Net.Community Hospital, GoodwillIndustries– Nurse FamilyPartnership, Marion County HealthDept., Brightwood CommunityCenterEdna MartinFelege Hiywot,, Education TaskChristian Center Force, Health Net, CommunityHospital, Goodwill Industries–Nurse Family Partnership2015Edna MartinFelege Hiywot Center, EducationChristian Center Task Force, Health NetCommunity Hospital, GoodwillIndustries– Nurse FamilyPartnership20142014
1.2.5. Provide annual reportingAnnual report card of plan impacton health outcomes inMartindale Brightwood1.3 Develop comprehensive preventative health care initiativesEdna MartinFelege Hiywot Center,, CommunityChristian Center Hospital, Health Net, MarionCounty Health DepartmentAction StepsPerformance Measures1.3.1. Teach behaviors andlifestyles that lead to physicalhealth and fitnessTeach courses about but not limitedto: Healthy grocery shopping,Nutritional meal preparation,Cooking, etc.1.3.2 Strengthen current nutritionand exercise initiatives.Encourage bike use, walking andother exercise. Teach behaviorsand lifestyles that lead tophysical health and fitness.Connect to current efforts beingplanned for a bicycle route astriangular gateway providingnourishment for the ride theyexplore and learn about thecommunity and its works. Create a map of walking trails,community gardens Create Washington Park nutritionprograms; Strengthen Douglas Park’swellness activities Increase education on watersafety Create Partnerships with programslike Broad Ripple Park about theirnutrition programs. Create a Bike Hub & FitnessCenter at 37 Place Encourage participation in nontraditional sportsLead Partner8Partner OrganizationsEdna MartinFelege Hiywot Center, Health Net,Christian Center Community Hospital,Goodwill Industries– Nurse FamilyPartnership, Marion County Dept.of Health, Brightwood CommunityJireh SportsFelege Hiywot, Edna Martin CC,Wheeler Dowe Boys & Girls Club,Douglas Park, Washington Park,JTV Hill-Police Athletics League,37 Place2014Year20152015
1.3.3 Strengthen wellnessactivities through youth sportscompetition1.3.4 Partner with Food Banks toTeach Nutrition and/or SupplyProduce1.3.5 Develop Healthy eatingcontest. For example: “Taste ofthe City” events that highlightnutritious eating1.3.6 Travel throughneighborhood to help residentsgrow home gardensNeighborhood Associations hostcompetitions to promote wellnesscompetitions specifically for youngpeople: Basketball tournaments Martindale-Brightwoodcommunity 5k run/walkWellness competitions at differentcommunity centers and youthserving organizationsYear 1: Encourage food banks tosource vegetable and fruit fromlocal or chain grocery stores (EdnaMartin)Year 2: Teach classes on nutrition.(Felege Hiywot)Challenge residents and restaurantsto make it healthy AND tasty foodShare the recipes from thecompetition with the broadercommunityShowcase nutritious cooking andproduce by hosting events in whichrestaurants and retailers displayand cook nutritious food forresidents.Year 1: Pilot youth farm.Year 2: Implement more widely inneighborhood.Share tools, materials, advice andhelp residents plant and maintaingardens in their home and yards9Jireh SportsFelege HiywotEdna Martin CCWheeler Dowe Boys & Girls ClubDouglas ParkWashington ParkJTV HillPolice Athletics LeagueNeighborhood Associations2015Edna Martin CC&Felege HiywotGleanersIU HealthCommunity Hospital2014Felege HiywotEdna Martin CCCommunity HospitalLivingwell CommunityFelege HiywotEdna Martin CCLivingwell CommunityPurdue ExtensionKeep Indianapolis BeautifulForest Manor Service Center2014
1.3.7. Host a Famers Market –twice per weekHost Fresh Market ( EMCC & IUHealth)Expand on current Fresh Marketand add a second market, withlocally grown produce.Year 1: Grow fruits from currentOrchard for saleYear 2: Expand with additionalproviders.Felege Hiywot IU Health& Edna Martin GleanersChristian Center Living Well Community102013
2. Safety & CrimeFacilitating Organization: Stop the Violence2.1 Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood will be a safer community with improved relationships with public safety officers and residents withinthe communityAction StepsPerformance MeasuresLead PartnerPartner OrganizationsYear2.1.1 Establish gathering spacesfor youth and residents to leavetheir houses and participatewithin the community havingpositive impact on crime andsafety2.1.2. Support existing andcreate new crime watch blockclubs.2.1.3. Strengthen block partiesand Neighborhood Night Outevents.Year 1 & 2: Encourage and supportJuvenileevening use of existing spaces suchPreventionas Douglas & Washington Park;Wheeler Boys & Girls Club;Overcoming Church. Establish fournew spaces, such as 37 Place andStation Street.Increase in the number of crimeStop the Violencewatch block clubs.Year 1: Work with IMPD to supportexisting watches and block clubs.Year 2: Target new blocks to createnew crime watch clubs. Use KIBBlock clubs as recruitment for crimewatches.Increase attendance by 50%Stop the Violenceannually. Coordinate, consolidate,and combine existing events.Year 1: map collaboration betweenevents to create a NeighborhoodNight Out strategy. Year 2: increaseattendance at all events andmaintain efforts through all fiveyears.11Stop the Violence, JuvenilePrevention, IMPD2014IMPD and Crime Watch Coordinator,Keep Indianapolis Beautiful,Juvenile Prevention, LivingwellCommunity2014IMPD and Crime Watch Coordinator,Juvenile Prevention, LivingwellCommunityExisting Events include:Blackburn Community EventTwin Hills Community EventCRP Tent RevivalEastside Reunion2014
2.1.4. Restoring AdolescentCognitive Excellence (R.A.C.E.) –Reduce the number of youth inthe Juvenile Detention Center byreducing: Violations Of Probation(VOP’s) Failure To Appear (FTA’s)2.1.5. Working collaborativelywith the DisproportionateMinority Contact-Sub Committee(DMC) and Resident LeadershipFacilitators (RLF) engage parentand youth to participate withProbation on Juvenile JusticeReform2.1.6 Implement mobile TownHalls as intergenerational rapsessions.Reduce numbers of youth of colorJuveniledetained for VOP and FTA offenses.PreventionYear 1: R.A.C.E Program will:operatesTrain facilitators and mentors fromprogramthe community to conductin Year 1workshops; Conduct communitybased workshops; Workcollaboratively with youth serviceproviders; Provide communityservice project;Year 2: Find program a permanent,community-based home. DesignSpecifications and issue RFP,decision.Year 1: Conducts Youth JusticeJuvenileHistory Curriculum workshop atPreventioncommunity centers.Year 2: Develop a Youth/AdultAdvisory Board that will assist indesigning the following:-Parent Advocacy Network-Runaway Safety Plan-Provide Juvenile Justice SystemOrientationYear 3 & 4: Fine tune programYear 1: Host 2 Youth Town HallsStop the ViolenceYear 2:: Host at least 4 annuallythroughout MBW Community12Livingwell Community, Stop theViolence, Community ResurrectionPartnership (CRP), Calvary Temple.2013Stop the Violence. LivingwellCommunity, OASIS Baptist Church,Wheeler Dowe Boys and Girls Club,Brightwood CC, CommunityResurrection Partnership (CRP),Community Schools, Edna MartinChristian Center2014Livingwell community, JuvenilePrevention, Wheeler Dowe Boysand Girls Club, Brightwood CC,Community ResurrectionPartnership (CRP), CommunitySchools, Edna Martin ChristianCenter, IMPD2014
2.2 Decrease drugs, violence and gang activity within the community by 75%Action StepsPerformance Measures2.2.1. Work with residents, theCity and private and businessorganizations to secure fundingand support for positivecommunity alternatives.Develop a plan to explore fundingPositive community alternativesinclude:- Increase physical presence ofcommunity residents in spacesoutside of their homes.- Increase in crime watch blockclubs.- Increase in Faithwalks.- Install 20 cameras to monitorcriminal activityYears 1 & 2: Explore and secureFundingYears 3-5: Implementation ofalternatives.2.2.2. Maintain a constantWork with pastors to reach out to yopresence at funerals for victims affected by death and violence at thefuneral. Provide referral to mentalof violent crime, particularlyhealth and other supports tojuveniles.divert youth to positive paths.2.2.3. Work with landlords and100% documented.city agencies to curtail negative 75% of all identified abandonedactivity by reporting housinghousing to demolished or renovatedthat is being defaced or beingCreation of seasonal jobs for youthused for drug stashes ner/CollaboratingOrganizationsStop the Violence, JuvenilePrevention, IMPD, ChurchFederationStop theViolence.Community ResurrectionPartnership (CRP), LivingwellCommunity2014Stop the Violence, CDC's, IMPD2015LivingwellCommunityYear2015
2.2.4. Hold IMPD accountable toresponding to chronicneighborhood crime and safetyconcerns. Hold neighborhoodaccountable for reportingcrime and safety concerns.2.2.5. Implement at least 3 youthinitiated projects led andexecuted by neighborhoodyouth.Law enforcement and community boeach other accountable and supportother.-IMPD is 100% accountable for followon reports.-Community is 100% accountablefor reporting suspected crimes.-Develop processes to ensuresecurity for those reporting.-Utilize town hall meetings andother events to facilitate reporting-Hold 4 Town Hall Meetingsannually. Year 1: hold at least onemeeting by 3rd quarter.Increase by 35% the number ofyouth in programs that are involvedin neighborhoodpride activities (adopt a block,neighborhood cleanup and events).Coordinate with Services Days onMLK Day and International YouthDay of Service.MBW youth will secure a Youth asResources Grant14Stop theViolenceLivingwellCommunityIMPD, One Voice MartindaleBrightwood, Oakhill NA,Livingwell Community, JuvenilePrevention2014Wheeler Dowe Boysand Girls Club, BrightwoodCommunity Center, CommunityResurrection Partnership (CRP),Community Schools, Felege HiywotCenter, Edna Martin ChristianCenter, Stop The Violence,Juvenile Prevention, United Way2015
2.3 Expand education and training programs for all levels in the community by over 50%Action StepsPerformance Measures2.3.1 Work with school liaisons,principals and social workers toidentify at-risk youth and enrollthem in structured communityprogramming focused on skilldevelopment.Year 1 & 2: With schools, define “atrisk youth” and develop ways toidentify them. Based on the specificrisks, determine programming tosupport at risk youth with skillsdevelopment.Years 2 & 3: Implement structuredprogramming and enroll youth up to16yrs old.2.3.2. Create more youthemployment opportunities andconnect youth to employment asa concrete alternative to criminalactivities.Year 1: Create Consortium ofNeighborhood Stakeholderand Collaborators:, includingyouth development organizations,local small businesses, majorbusinesses, communityorganizations.Year 2: Identify a sponsoringorganization in the neighborhoodand work collaboratively withpartners to secure funding,Year 3 Develop no interest microloan program for youth and familiesto create legitimate artner/CollaboratingOrganizationsWheeler Dowe Boys andGirls Club, Brightwood LibraryBrightwood CC, IPS CommunitySchools (51,56 & 69), Felege HiywotCenter, Edna Martin ChristianCenter, Stop The Violence,Juvenile ProbationLivingwellCommunityEmployIndy, Martindale BrightwoodIndyEast Business Association,Local and major businesses,Wheeler Dowe Boys andGirls Club, Brightwood CC,Community ResurrectionPartnership (CRP), Felege HiywotCenter, Martin University,Edna Martin Christian Center,Stop The Violence, JuvenileProbation, Center for WorkingFamilies, Education Task ForceYear20142014
2.4. Develop Social Enterprise for youthAction Step2.4.1 Develop a youth SocialEnterprise and Entrepreneurialproject for and by youth.Performance MeasureLeadOrganizationJuvenilePrevention(for planning &design)Year 1: Planning & Design-Develop a project outline- Research funding opportunities-Conduct a feasibility study ofselected spaceYear 2: Funding and PilotImplementing-Identify Implementing organization Organization tobe-Launch Adolescent Empoweredidentified.through Guidance Initiated Supports(A.E.G.I.S.)-Up-cycling of T-Shirts-Establish MBW Café: Herbal Tea’sHealth Sandwiches from localgardensYear 3: Full Implementation16Partner OrganizationLivingwell CommunityStop the ViolenceKI Eco CenterMartin UniversityYear2014
3. EnvironmentFacilitating Organizations: Martindale Brightwood Environmental Justice Collaborative and Martindale Brightwood CDC3. Create a healthy environment through, advocacy, community empowerment and community revitalization by creating health promotingenvironments to improve the quality of life for those who live work and play in or near the Martindale-Brightwood communityAction StepPerformance MeasureLeadPartner OrganizationYearOrganization3.1.1 Ensure that all% Of remediated out of totalMartindaleMartindale Brightwood CDC,2014contaminated properties arenumber of contaminatedBrightwoodIndianapolis Department ofremediatedpropertiesEnvironmentalMetropolitan Dev. (Lead Program),JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency,Phase 1: Create system to record Year 1: Gather data on status ofCollaborativeCity County Councilors,status of propertiesproperties.Legislators, IN Dept. of-categorize propertiesList of properties, the results ofEnvironmental Mgmt. (IDEM)-verify remediation with publictesting, and remediation statusdocumentationcreated and made available-keep system updated withYear 2: Plan for remediation ofmonthly report cardsremaining properties.Phase 2: Remediate remainingYear 3: Implement remediationproperties.plan.- Develop plan for propertiescontaminated with exterior lead.- Develop plan for propertiescontaminated with interior lead.3.1.2 Advocate: education andIncrease education andMartindaleMartindale Brightwood CDC,2014awareness on the effects ofengagement of residents.BrightwoodImproving Kids Environment,exposure to environmentalIncrease community involvementEnvironmentalIndianapolis Recorder, One Voicecontaminantsand representation through:JusticeMartindale Brightwood,Develop strategic outreach,CollaborativeNeighborhood Associations,Monthly meetings of MBEJCeducation and engagement with Increasing resident support andMarion County Healthresident stakeholders and otherDepartment, Major Tool and otherinvolvement with:Indianapolis assets on the issues Improving Kids Environment,businesses.of greatest concern toMartindale-Brightwood CDC and17
Martindale-Brightwoodresidents:Air Quality, Brownfields, HealthHomes, Illegal DumpingLead in the Environment3.1.3 Build on Share the Visionenvironmental concerns by usingmessaging opportunities throughthe use of community meetings,neighborhood associations,taskforces and multi-mediaoutlets3.1.4. Clean Air Action WeekHold an annual Clean Air ActionWeek to draw attention to airpollution in MartindaleBrightwood to promotereporting of odors & actions topromote clean air.Work with news media andcommunity organizations.Felege Hiywot Center.Work closer and intentionally withgroups like; Hoosier EnvironmentalCouncil and SMART Growth Develop monthly e-blasts fromlead partners on communityenvironmental issues. Use of Facebook, Twitter andblogs to highlight thecommunities five centralconcerns –with links topartners Intentionally work with theEducation, Infrastructure andHealth Promotion leads of thisQuality of Life Plan.Number of air pollution complaintsreported.Number of people ceCollaborativeMartindale Brightwood CDC, IUPUI SSocialWork, IUPUI School of Public &Environmental Affairs2014Martindale Brightwood CDC,Indianapolis O
Martindale-Brightwood's Quality of Life plan is a healthy and realistic set of initiatives that outline our community vision and willingness to support a larger improvement of the Indianapolis community. Already in 2013, many key partners and residents work have begun to work towards the initiatives set forth in this plan. .
