These projects are the perfect example of Beech Grove moving forward. They are designed to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible – by enhancing the aesthetics, inviting greater closeness and involvement in our community, and improving the economic base to the benefit of residents and businesses alike.
– Mayor Joe Wright
 

As we continue moving toward a Better, Brighter Beech Grove, the Beech Grove Redevelopment Commission is committed to providing consistent, updated information regarding the projects that will bring so many benefits to the residents and businesses of our city.

This website is designed as both an informational resource, and a venue for communication. The BGRC invites you to post your thoughts and suggestions to the Message Board, or send the Commission an email with any questions you may have.

Please take a few minutes to enjoy the vision of our Better, Brighter Beech Grove!

Meeting schedule of the
Redevelopment Commission:
December 20, 2007
January 17, 2008
February 21, 2008
March 20, 2008
April 17, 2008
May 15, 2008
June 19, 2008
July 17, 2008
August 21, 2008
September 18, 2008
October 16, 2008
November 20, 2008
December 18, 2008

Meetings are held at 7:00PM
Community Center, Room D
Special meetings may be called as needed.

Click here to view the Beech Grove Times.

TIF District expansion-related documents (as discussed at the March 20 Redevelopment Commission meeting)
Executive Summary Beech Grove Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan UPDATED
Timeline of Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan and TIF District Expansions UPDATED

Map of Group B properties
Declaratory Resolution for Group B properties.
Tax Impact Analysis

Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, May 3
Community Center in Room A
9 - 11 am
Topic: Residential redevelopment

Monday, May 12
Community Center in Room B
6 - 8 pm
Topic: Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Wednesday, May 14
Community Center in Room B
6 - 8 pm
Topic: Industrial redevelopment

Saturday, May 17
Community Center in Room B
9 - 11 am
Topic: Commercial redevelopment


Digital City Progress Update:
Due to the extensive national electrical standards imposed upon Indianapolis Power & Light and the need for the City of Beech Grove to work in partnership with IPL and respect that compliance, more time has been needed to make progress than originally anticipated. However, the project continues to move forward with 102 pole locations identified and decisions being made on each pole needed for the infrastructure equipment and cameras.
A main priority is finalization of the consumer pricing package. Pricing and service levels will be equal to or better than existing service providers.
Stay tuned for future updates coming soon.

Greenway Progress Update:
With the award of a $1 million matching grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Beech Grove Redevelopment Commission will begin construction on Phase I of the communityÕs new four-mile Greenway, providing a safe and scenic walkway for Beech Grove residents to exercise while traveling throughout the city and seeing friends and neighbors. The Greenway Committee, along with representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation and Schneider Corporation are meeting to determine next steps regarding Phase I construction.

Main Street Progress Update:
The Redevelopment Commission, along with representatives from Schneider Corporation and Crossroads Engineers, made a presentation in November to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization in support of its grant application for $4.4 million to supplement local funding for the revitalization of Main Street. Main Street is a key component to the City's comprehensive multi-modal approach. The Redevelopment Commission expects to hear results of the grant application in the spring of 2008.

The Grow Ideas BG Kids Project
The Grow Ideas BG Kids project started with the hypothesis that the City of Beech Grove provides traditional recreational and play spaces (swings, playgrounds, skate board park) for children roughly between the ages of 2 and 12. However, for children and young adults, ages 12 to 17, there are not many options for recreation and performance.
Click here to learn more...

View Survey Results.
The survey, conducted via a combination of online and mail methodology, produced a total of 324 responses. While not a statistically controlled sample, the survey delivers an approximate five percent margin of error at a 95% confidence rate. This means that if you conducted the same survey using the same methodology 100 times, 95 times you would obtain results within approximately five percent of observed results. For example, if 82% said living in Beech Grove is safer than living in Indianapolis, then in 95 out of 100 times the same question would result in responses between 77% and 87%.
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The Emerson Ave. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.




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