General
City now can eliminate community eyesore; create new economic development opportunity
New tool added to City’s crime fighting arsenal with use of innovative DNA collection device
Alleyways to be repaved between 2nd and Emerson;
portion of Park Grove to receive street improvements
“Tear Down This Wall”
First Two of Eight Projects To Draw Businesses, Residents Would Enhance Roadways
Digital City
Beech Grove selects Federal Signal
broadband wireless network for its Digital City initiative
Instant Connectivity, Broadband Speeds to Be Available Throughout Growing City
Emerson Avenue
Officials, residents remember history, start preparing for centennial observation.
City officials unveiled this "new front door" to the city.
Emerson Avenue Project
New Gateway Entrance Generates Excitement for Downtown Beech Grove
$7 Million Project Will Include Demolition of Barrier Often Blamed for Commercial Decline
Greenway
Transportation Enhancement Grant will help fund Phase 1 of the four-mile trail
Main Street
Beech Grove firm's 3-D animation lets clients show off the ins and outs of products on the Web

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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.

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.

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.

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.