From the beginning, our process was driven by six facets of life in Indy. These facets, Choose Indy, Connect Indy, Love Indy, Serve Indy, Thrive Indy, and Work Indy provided structure for our early work. To start, committees for each theme were formed and were staffed with a full-time project manager, a veteran committee co-chair, an emerging leader co-chair, a lead resource organization, and 15-20 volunteer members from the larger Indianapolis community. All members of the Plan 2020 team were selected for their mix of experience, leadership, and passion for the city of Indianapolis. Below, you can find more information about each of the committees.

Choose Indy was charged with creating the most livable community in the Midwest; one that improves its ability to compete regionally for residents. A competitive Indy offers unparalleled choices and variety of homes and neighborhoods. A competitive Indy offers unmatched access and choices for high-performing schools. A competitive Indy offers choices for active, thriving neighborhoods that have community gathering spaces, strong identities, and distinct amenities. A competitive Indy offers residents the opportunity to thrive.

Connect Indy was charged with creating a community where residents have unparalleled access to both places and information. A connected Indy provides unmatched mobility through a network of world-class transportation options for all users. As the crossroads of America, a connected Indy catalyzes economic opportunity through efficient movement of goods and services. A connected Indy facilitates the free flow and exchange of information that allows residents and businesses to prosper, and city government to operate more effectively.

Love Indy was charged with creating a city that welcomes, engages, and inspires all. A lovable Indy builds upon its heritage and supports a diversity of people, authentic places, and experiences that foster civic pride and economic impact. A lovable Indy builds upon a tradition of innovation to offer unparalleled arts, culture, sporting, and entertainment amenities accessible to all.

Serve Indy was charged with creating the most civically engaged and committed community in the nation. A served Indy builds upon a tradition of service to others as a defining characteristic of our community. A served Indy connects everyone to serve together across differences in times of both need and opportunity. A served Indy reinforces that all people are cared for and have value.

Thrive Indy was charged with advancing both the health of our residents and our city. A thriving Indy puts human health at the forefront of all policy and decision making. A thriving Indy recognizes that the health of the environment determines the community’s ability to live safe and full lives. A thriving Indy is more resilient and therefore able to “bounce-forward” from social, economic and environmental shocks and chronic stresses.

Work Indy was charged with creating a community with unparalleled economic opportunity that allows all residents to thrive. A working Indy provides economic mobility through diverse and accessible employment offerings, career development opportunities, and supportive services. A working Indy provides robust connections between high-quality education and workforce needs. A working Indy welcomes entrepreneurship and offers an environment for residents to pursue their passions. A working Indy creates an unmatched high-value business climate that attracts and grows the community as the economic engine of Indiana.