Articles tagged as: far eastside
April 28, 2023
Towne and Terrace buildings will finally come down on the Far Eastside
A troubled housing complex on the Far Eastside will finally be razed. The city of Indianapolis is moving forward with a push to acquire properties and relocate residents at Towne and Terrace.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2022
Student magazine sets out to show 'good things are happening on the far east side'
A new free monthly magazine wants to share good news from the city’s far east side.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2022
Weekend events will highlight programs, resources available to far eastside residents
Community events on Far Eastside will address food access, transportation barriers, crime deterrence, employment, and youth opportunities.
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
Can greenspaces mitigate lead exposure? A new study aims to find out
A rehabbed lot on Indianapolis' Far Eastside is now part of a pilot project and research study to determine if transforming these spaces can mitigate lead exposure.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
New Far Eastside center focuses on community need
The Ross Center is now open at 42nd Street and Post Road. The intersection is in the heart of an Indianapolis neighborhood that lacks resources and investment.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2021
A federally-funded $7.5M program will help students at 12 Far Eastside schools
The non-academic needs of 3,700 students at a dozen Far Eastside schools are the target of a new $7.5 million program between City of Indianapolis, Marian University and Indianapolis Public Schools.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2021
Far Eastside is next Lift Indy neighborhood
The Far Eastside, an area that has dealt with years of disinvestment, will get $3.5 million in HUD development and housing money.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Far Eastside community arts center opening postponed, again, due to pandemic
The Far Eastside of Indianapolis has faced years of social disadvantage as it struggles with poverty and violence. But a community leader hopes that will change with the opening of a new arts and cultural center. But there’s only one thing still preventing it from opening: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2021
The First Park For One Far Eastside Corner Open To Community
A new community park in the Far Eastside of Indianapolis is named after a local nonprofit leader. The Ross Foundation partnered with national nonprofit Kaboom to create the green space and playground in an area that suffers from years of disinvestment.
Read MoreApril 14, 2021
Redevelopment Plans Underway For Far Eastside Property
The planning process for a long troubled,19-acre property on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis is underway.
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