Implementation

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Implementing the Plan   Implementation & You
The Regional Center Plan will, for the first time in its history, have an advisory committee that will seek to coordinate and monitor progress in the implementation of the Regional Center Plan goals, objectives, and projects and programs.  This committee actually addresses one of the six key initiatives proposed in the plan...Continue Momentum!

The management team from the planning process is currently in the process of evaluating and adding details to the nearly 300 projects and programs identified in the plan.  This includes identifying potential implementing or advocating agencies/organizations, implementation timeframe, and ballpark estimates on cost.

As implementing projects and programs come along, this page will expand and serve as a tracking center and information clearinghouse.

Design Guidelines Under Development
As called for by the Regional Center plan and as provided for by the Regional Center ordinance, the City of Indianapolis is working to develop urban design guidelines.  Click here for complete information.

   Are you or your organization involved or interested in activities recommended in the Regional Center Plan?  We want to know!  Please contact us.

 
     
How is a Plan Implemented?
Implementing a plan is both very challenging and very exciting.  It provides an opportunity to act upon the vision developed through the public process.  But most plans do not come with a pot of money to implement them, nor do they come with an organization that is charged with implementing the goals. 

The Regional Center Plan serves as a blueprint for public and private decisions on what happens in the Downtown area.  While adopted as an official policy guideline, it is not law.  There may be times when policies and projects come along that seem contrary to plan recommendations.  This is expected as the city faces new challenges and new opportunities not foreseen in the plan, just as families may face unforeseen health, employment, or other challenges and opportunities.  Furthermore, while many recommendations relate to functions of local government, many of them must be implemented by a plethora of public, private, and non-profit organizations who also have competing agendas and constituencies. 

Implementing a plan is not easy, nor is it ever perfect.  But the Regional Center Plan has a history of not only setting the vision, but also for building a world-class Downtown.