Purpose

As a unique initiative, HARMONI recognizes the Midtown District as a destination….a valuable economic and cultural asset to Indianapolis, in addition to serving as home to 60,000 residents.

HARMONI’s vision is to provide Midtown residents an excellent modern urban lifestyle in the midst of charming, historic neighborhoods. HARMONI will return this district to the walkable, bikeable, connected condition it was expertly designed to be nearly 100 years ago.

Background

For the first half of the 1900s, North Meridian Street and surrounding boulevards served as an impressive gateway into Indianapolis, and Midtown was home for many dignitaries who lived in stately residences. The neighborhoods were peppered with prosperous business corners, shops and restaurants.

But after the 1960s flight to the suburbs, the area settled into the backdrop of Indianapolis as a busy commuter thoroughfare. Midtown was badly stressed by high speed traffic and challenging economic conditions for businesses and property owners.

The Future

With significant community support, HARMONI can restore Midtown to its former thriving condition. The goal is to rejuvenate these attractive neighborhoods and revive business areas –corner by corner, block by block – until the entire Midtown area is prospering once again.