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:
February 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
April 15, 2010
May 20, 2010
June 17, 2010
July 15, 2010
August 19, 2010
September 16, 2010
October 21, 2010
November 18, 2010
December 16, 2010

Meetings are held at 7:00PM
Community Center, Room D
Special meetings may be called as needed.
Hornets' Net Progress Update:
Hornets' Net (formerly Digital City) launched on December 3 with a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony at South Grove Intermediate School. As part of our implementation plan, the soft launch testing is underway with a phased-in testing process of the network. Approximately 50 volunteer community members representing a cross-section of the community generously offered their time and energy to help us test the system for connectivity and load performance, ensuring all areas of Beech Grove will be evaluated.

The full launch of the system is set for early 2009. Check out the new Hornets' Net Web site: www.beechgrovewireless.com for information on service levels and costs, along with other details of the program and get ready to subscribe and be mobile and wireless in 2009!

Greenway Progress Update:
Greenway. Has been delayed a bit because of new plan to relocate Lick Creek. If we get approval (permit) to relocate the creek, this will be the preferred plan. It eliminates two of the pedestrian bridges and its less invasive on the privacy of some of the homeowners along the trail. While this hold up cold delay parts of construction until 2011, we are pushing very hard to, at a minimum, begin construction at the north end of the trail (Sarah Bolton Park) this year.

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.
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The Emerson Ave. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.