Indy Unplugged

Season 1, Episode 2: Deputy City Manager - Chief of Development & Operations Charlie Dissell and Associate Planner Emily Rizvić joins "Indy Unplugged" for a meaningful conversation that highlights the department’s successes from its 2023 annual report and the community vision its following, updates on the Downtown Façade Grant Program and CDBG Grant Program for improvements in the Indianola Downtown Square, discussions on the various planned unit developments and how that process works, the Housing Study & Needs Assessment currently underway and how the community can get involved, plus so much more.
Fast-forward to a specific topic covered:
00:00-00:41: Intro
00:42-02:52: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds
02:53-22:22: 2023 Community Development Annual Report Highlights, Updates & Plan/Vision
22:23-34:55: Downtown Façade Grant Program/CDBG Grant Program & Downtown Indianola Square
34:56-40:33: Planned Unit Developments: What They Are & Process 
40:34-42:39: Staying in the Loop with Project Updates
42:40-46:35: Housing Study & Needs Assessment: Community Involvement
46:36-50:30: Selling Points for Indianola
50:31-55:10: How Do You Navigate All These Moving Parts?
55:11-56:58: Closing

Season 1, Episode 1: Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson joins "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging conversation that explores the City's evolving landscape – from the updated 2024-27 strategic plan to economic development initiatives, community partnerships driving progress and so much more. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Indianola's vision and the collaborative efforts shaping our promising future.
Fast-forward to a specific topic covered:
00:00-00:41: Intro
00:42-02:30: Welcome & Podcast Background
02:31-03:40: Why Become Mayor
03:41-04:45: Rewarding Moments So Far
04:46-10:38: Simpson Town & Gown Committee
10:39-13:14: Community Experiences & Collaborations
13:15-16:38: Preserving Community Identity Amid Growth
16:39-22:12: Updated Strategic Plan & Vision
22:13-24:40: City Staff Praise
24:41-28:33: Community of Conversations
28:34-32:37: City Council Transitions
32:38-35:16: Civic Engagement
35:17-37:36: 2024 & Beyond For Indianola
37:37-42:37: Indianola Mayor’s Youth Council
42:38-45:02: Closing

Hosted by City of Indianola Communications Manager Aaron Young, "Indy Unplugged" is the official City of Indianola podcast that dives deeper into the stories, projects and initiatives throughout the city. Whether it's discussions with elected officials, insights from City staff or perspectives from valued community partners, at least one episode each month will be released packed with in-depth conversations and real-time information. 
 
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