The City of Indianapolis has awarded a $300,000 grant to LISC Indianapolis to spearhead a Quality-of-Life Planning initiative on the Far Eastside, aiming to empower residents to shape a vision for their community’s future.
The funding, provided through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s READI program, marks a significant investment in neighborhood-driven progress.
“Quality-of-Life Planning empowers neighborhoods to think strategically about their future and take action with partners and resources aligned around shared goals,” said Brandon Taylor, interim executive director of LISC Indianapolis.
This community-centered approach involves gathering input from residents, businesses, nonprofits and public agencies to create actionable goals for safer streets, better schools, expa