Little Flower Neighborhood Association Presents Initiatives Updates at Community Meeting

littleflowerneighb
Nov 14
2 min read

The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) invites all residents, local business owners, and interested community members to attend a special neighborhood meeting featuring major updates on neighborhood development and identity projects.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Little Flower Catholic School cafeteria (enter through Door #6 off the parking lot and down the stairs). Neighbors are encouraged to arrive early for complimentary pizza starting at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will officially begin at 7:00 p.m.

Key Discussion Topics

This month's meeting will focus on two significant initiatives poised to greatly impact Little Flower neighborhood:

Tactical Urbanism Project Review: Following the conclusion of a recent temporary safety demonstration project with the Department of Public Works (DPW), LFNA Board Member Jakob Morales will present a project debrief. Included will be key findings, the impact of the temporary changes, and a discussion session. The project was supported by a $2500 grant from the Indiana Department of Health to purchase bike racks, and the racks are being reused to provide permanent bike parking around the neighborhood. The goal of the project was to increase safety around schools and along the future 13th St Neighborway (neighborhood greenway). This neighborway is part of a planned but undeveloped network of pedestrian and cyclist-focused side-streets that has stalled at the city level.

Emerging Cultural District Designation: The LFNA will celebrate and detail the recent designation of its stretch of 10th Street as an Emerging Cultural District by the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD). This designation includes a significant grant of $30,000 dedicated to investing in art, placemaking, safety, and neighborhood identity projects. The project team will provide an overview, preview upcoming plans, and share opportunities for community engagement and input.

“By making our streets safer and more vibrant, we’re investing in the kind of neighborhood where people want to visit, explore, and even build a future. If 10th Street can grow as a destination — not just a pass-through — it would bring more jobs, stronger local businesses, and real opportunity for our historically underserved community,” said Jakob Morales, Board Member of the Little Flower Neighborhood Association.

Meeting Details:

WHAT: Little Flower Neighborhood Association Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2025