Neighborhood Vibrancy

With the adoption of the 2024 City budget, historic investments are planned for neighborhood vibrancy and long-term sustainability, including investments in:

  • Sidewalk repairs for 8 neighborhoods (Windermere, Sunblest, Brooks Chase, Pleasant View, Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar North, Britton Ridge, Ridgefield) 
  • Landscaping upgrades to bring 3 major thoroughfares in alignment with the Downtown Fishers landscaping  
  • Urban Forestry Efforts - 2,000 Trees Planted in Priority Areas of Fishers  
  • Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant allocation will increase from $100k to $750k
  • $3.7 million revitalization of the 96th Street corridor 

Expanded Neighborhood Vibrancy Grants Now Open

Applications for the City of Fishers 2024 Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program are now open to provide funding for creative and innovative neighborhood projects. Homeowners’ associations or neighborhood groups can submit applications at fishers.in.us/Grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with funds distributed quarterly. Deadlines to apply for the 2024 grant are January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31.

Next year's grant's allocation will see a significant jump from $100k in previous years to $750k for 2024. The City of Fishers will now also fund 80% of the project cost up to $25,000, requiring participants to contribute just 20% of the total and marking a substantial shift from the previous 50/50 split of funding.

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Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant
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Neighborhood Vibrancy Pilot Program

The Neighborhood Vibrancy Initiative pilot program invests in areas where Fishers residents spend most of their time; within their neighborhoods. This pilot program is a direct way to positively impact our residents, create a culture of connectivity, and bring vibrancy to our community.  

Projects will take place this fall unless otherwise noted. See details about each neighborhood project below and check back for construction updates. 

Sunblest

The city will be installing neighborhood entrance signs at:

  • 116th St. & Holland Dr.
  • Lantern Rd. & Sunblest Blvd.

Heritage Meadows

  • Rapid flashing beacons at Cheeney Creek trailhead pedestrian crossing
  • A fence installed along Lantern Rd. & Fishers Pointe Blvd. multi-use path 
  • Cheeney Creek parking lot paved
  • New sidewalk on Fishers Pointe Blvd.
  • New swing set at Heritage Park

Brooks Chase

  • Gazebo refurbishment
  • Park fence repair
  • Tree maintenance along 131st St. median
  • Street tree trimming 
  • Sidewalk repair (spring/summer 2024)