Indianapolis’ South and Southeast neighborhoods organize and implement work plans to empower and connect neighbors in a lasting way. Originated by Local Initiative Support Corporation LISC, in 2007, Quality-of-Life (QoL) plans engage people of all backgrounds in a central space to discuss neighborhood concerns and identify solutions in several quality-of-life areas including public safety, housing, economic & workforce development, education, and health. Twenty neighborhoods, across both planning areas, work from the QoL to advocate for and advance a better quality of life for all.

The South Indy and Southeast Quality of Life plans are integral to some of the most celebrated and recognized spaces of Indy's South and Southeast neighborhoods, spaces like the Cultural and Pleasant Run Trails, Pacer's Bike Share, the Fountain Square Plaza, Southeast Community Services Youth Center, affordable housing development in Norwood, nutritional food pantries, Garfield Park Farmers Market, and educational gardens, like North Square Community Gardens and Bethany Gardens.

Quality of Life plans are living documents, in 2022, neighbors in both South Indy and Southeast QoL communities will embark upon a process to update their respective work plans. While quality of life planning is neighborhood driven and significantly volunteer led, dedicated staffing from a lead agency is needed to facilitate the process to update the plans and ultimately, sustain the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.

SEND brings together a diverse group of organizations and residents to identify priorities ranging from enhanced education, affordable housing, broader job choices, safer streets, and new economic opportunities. The QoL's commonly known as SoIndy and Southeast Neighborhood QoL are under continual evaluation and scheduled for updates in 2022.

Are you a neighbor wanting to get involved? Contact Alex Hughes at communitybuilder@sendcdc.org

Neighborhoods working

from the SoIndy and Southeast QoL