Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Plans $2 Million Urban Ecology and Workforce Development Center
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is planning to construct a $2 million urban ecology and workforce development center in West Indianapolis along West Morris Street. This new facility aims to train students in environmental careers such as tree care and horticulture, and…
Indianapolis, IN, September 15, 2026 — Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) has announced plans to develop a new urban ecology and workforce development center. The proposed facility, slated for construction in West Indianapolis along West Morris Street, represents a significant investment of $2 million.
This center is designed to serve as a hub for environmental career training, equipping students with skills in fields such as tree care and horticulture. The initiative aims to provide a modern, effective training environment, replacing KIB’s current, less-than-ideal training location situated on the south side of the city.
The development of the new center is a key component of KIB’s broader $4 million fundraising campaign, titled ‘Rooted in Indy’. This campaign coincides with the organization’s milestone celebration of its 50th anniversary, highlighting its long-standing commitment to beautifying and enhancing Indianapolis.
The fundraising goal of $4 million aims to support not only the construction of the new center but also other initiatives aimed at community greening and environmental stewardship across the city.
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