This event is not hosted by Prosperity Indiana, but by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center and the City of Indianapolis. For more information, please follow the link below:
http://neighborpowerindy.com/registration/?mc_cid=e65a22ae62&mc_eid=b742d50276
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Neighbor Power Indy is an annual gathering to Inspire, Engage and Celebrate our Neighborhoods. Join us for a fun, interactive day of neighbor led workshops, neighborhood storytelling and neighborhood awards on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Marian University.
Convened by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC), in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, Neighbor Power Indy brings together hundreds of neighborhood residents, community leaders, business owners, nonprofits, corporate partners, government staff and elected officials from all over Indianapolis! Neighbor Power is FREE and lunch is included. You must register to attend. This year's theme is Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy City.
Neighbor Power Indy
Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at Marian University
8:00am
Registration
8:45am-9:15am
- Opening Ceremony - Dr David Hampton - Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement - City Of Indianapolis
- Neighborhood Roll Call
9:30am-10:30am
(Session #1 - Attendees choose one workshop)
Treat your Neighborhood like a Temple Faith-based organizations, partnering with neighborhoods - Ebenezer Baptist Church, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church and Drexel Gardens Christian Church
Collaboration: A Key to Civic Health Spirit and Place: Discussion of creative collaborations and opportunities for partnership in 2017 - Spirit & Place, an initiative of the Polis Center - IU School of Liberal Arts IUPUI, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Kicking off Partnerships Identifying partnerships to address education barriers in low-income communities - Crooked Creek Community Development Corporation and partners
Creating an Oasis in a Food Desert An introduction to the philosophy, development, and goals of the Community Controlled Food Initiative (CCFI), includng a cooking demonstration -Kheprw Institute
Stand Up and Be Recognized
Three neighborhoods promote their identity through signs -Otterbein Neighborhood Association, West Indianapolis Neighborhood Congress, Norwood Neighborhood Association, Department of Metropolitan Development Current Planning
Signs of a Healthy City
How neighbors can be involved in the update of the Sign Regulations - Department of Metropolitan Development
The People’s Planning Academy: Principles of Planning and Land Use
The Department of Metropolitan Development is updating the Marion County Land Use Plan (a Plan 2020 initiative)! Learn how the plan guides development across the city and how you can participate in a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with city planners during the mapping phase of the plan update, all while learning the fundamentals of city planning and becoming a more effective neighborhood leader. Department of Metropolitan Development
Building Neighborhood Resilience
The Department of Public Works/Office of Sustainability will share ideas developed in the City’s first Climathon event, including potential solutions and implementation strategies to address a changing climate on a local level. Department of Public Works/Office of Sustainability, Marion County Public Health Department, National Council for Science and Faith
Planting Healthy Habits
Urban farming is growing in Indianapolis. Receive tips and tools for your community. Little Flower Neighborhood Association, Keystone-Monon Community Garden
Neighborhood DeTox
Reengaging neighbors and forming partnerships that turn the neighborhood around and reduce crime. Shelton Heights Neighborhood, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, MLK Jr. Center
10:45am-11:45am
(Session #2 - Attendees choose one workshop)
The People’s Planning Academy: Principles of Planning and Land Use The Department of Metropolitan Development is updating the Marion County Land Use Plan (a Plan 2020 initiative)! Learn how the plan guides development across the city and how you can participate in a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with city planners during the mapping phase of the plan update, all while learning the fundamentals of city planning and becoming a more effective neighborhood leader. Department of Metropolitan Development
Pump up your properties Learn about the Old Southside’s unique vacant property showcase and their partnerships with developers, landlords and the Prosecutor’s Office. The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services will demonstrate how to access the Landlord Registry. Old Southside Neighborhood Association, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Department of Business and Neighborhood Service
Fitness along the Trail Kennedy-King residents are working to improve 17th Street’s connection between Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and the Monon Trail, and they are partnering with Public Allies to expand neighborhood engagement activities. Kennedy-King Neighborhood Association, AmeriCorps Public Allies "Legacy of Unity Team" Service Project
IndyVitals IndyVitals is a new online tool to measure the health and sustainability of neighborhood areas in Marion County. City staff will explain the philosophy behind IndyVitals, how neighborhoods were grouped into neighborhood areas, and provide an in-depth demonstration of how to use IndyVitals to learn more about your community. Department of Metropolitan Development
Community Development Toolkit The City’s Department of Metropolitan Development will take neighbors through the basics of community redevelopment. Discover the resources, funding, and capacity building tools available to your neighborhood. Plus, the Community Investments team will introduce a new, focused neighborhood investment program called Lift Indy! Department of Metropolitan Development
Healing Our Waterways/Energizing Our Neighborhoods Our rivers and streams will be cleaner as a result of Citizens Energy’s Big Dig and will be more prominent from the work of Reconnecting Our Waterways. Citizens Energy, Reconnecting Our Waterways
Food First: Indy’s Food Story “Food First” looks at how growing quality food, supporting local, and increasing access and education are impacting Indianapolis, Indiana. This is Indy’s Food Story ‐ where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC)/Indy Food Council
Shape Up Your Block Party and More When neighbors decide to get together, great things can happen. Hear some ideas for hosting a terrific block party. Atherton Drive Crime Watch Area - Irvington, Homewood Park West
De-Clutter your gutters Multiple ways to clean up your neighborhood with a little help from Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association, Ransom Place Neighborhood Association
Healing Neighborhood Blight Learn what steps to take when abandoned homes affect the health of your neighborhood. Find out how the City identifies and responds to these vacant properties and how Renew Indianapolis is working to revitalize blighted areas. Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, Renew Indy, Department of Metropolitan Development
12:00pm-1:15pm Lunch
- Neighbor Power Indy 2017 Awards
- Keynote Speaker - Dr. Lisa Harris, CEO, Eskenazi Health
1:30pm - 2:30pm
(Attendees choose a Think Tank or the Neighbor Tales event)
Think Tank: Strengthening Our Food System - Moderators: Shellye Suttles, Food Policy and Program Coordinator, City of Indianapolis, Naima Gardner, Grassroots Director, American Heart Association, Rhonda Ingram, Manager, Loose Ends Variety Store
Think Tank: Tools to Enhance Walkability - Moderators: Allan Henderson, Program Manager, Health by Design, Meredith Klekotka, Principal Planner I – Transportation Integration, Department of Metropolitan Development
Neighbor Tales: Everyone loves a good story - Come hear Indy residents share their short, inspiring stories about their Indy neighborhoods. It will be a great time to spread successes, good news, funny incidents and more.
Want to share your Neighbor Tale at Neighbor Power Indy?
We would love to hear your story. This year's theme is: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy City (go wild with it) and come tell your story during the afternoon session!
You can sign up to tell your Neighbor Tale when you register for Neighbor Power Indy 2017, or you can sign up at the conference. INRC is also providing storytelling training on February 15, 2017. The training will be at 5:30pm at INRC's headquarters (708 East Michigan Street). Call 317-920-0330 X309 for more info. Happy storytelling!